Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI Match Prediction
With the series wrapped up, Bangladesh can now seal a 3-0 whitewash win when they take on Zimbabwe at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The match takes place on March 6 and the live action starts at 14:00 local time.
Bangladesh have been in excellent batting form so far, scoring 321/6 and 322/8 in their two matches. Liton Das hit 126* in the first and Tamim Iqbal a new national-record 158 from 136 balls in the second. They won the first by 169 runs but Zimbabwe nearly hit back in the second – the Tigers eventually winning by four runs.
Sikandar Raza’s 66 led a much-improved Zimbabwe performance last time out, while Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere and Donald Tiripano also hit half-centuries – the latter nearly leading Zimbabwe to an unlikely late win with his five sixes in a 28-ball 55*.
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Toss Prediction
Bangladesh have won the toss twice, batted first twice and gone on to win twice. Zimbabwe may be keen to bat first this time.
Weather Report
Early rain should have cleared by the time this game starts, though there remains a lingering threat. Humidity will be very high at any rate.
Pitch Condition
A good, fast pitch has made for an excellent batting surface so far.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI 2020.
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
Shafiul Islam and Al-Amin Hossain came into the team last time out, but Mohammad Saifuddin and Mustafizur Rahman could return this time after the bowling nearly fell short. Both incoming bowlers were expensive. With the series wrapped up, meanwhile, Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain and the recalled Soumya Sarkar could all come into the batting line-up.
BAN Key Players
Tamim Iqbal: His 12th ODI century, and Bangladesh’s highest ever ODI score, took the Tigers’ iconic opening batsman beyond 7,000 ODI runs – another Bangladeshi record. As well as those dozen centuries, he has also hit 47 half-centuries at the top of the order.
Mushfiqur Rahim: After his unbeaten double-hundred in the test match, he took the attack to the Zimbabwe bowlers again last time out as he hit his 38th ODI half-century. He also has seven centuries in the format and 6,174 runs in total.
Mohammad Saifuddin: The key absence in the bowling attack for the last game, he took 3-22 in the opening match and could be set for a recall for this game.
BAN Team Form
After five straight defeats in ODI cricket, Bangladesh have now won two in a row with their bowlers in fine form. Liton Das hit a century in the first game, while it was Tamim Iqbal’s turn to shine last time out – his 158 from 136 balls setting a new Bangladeshi highest ODI score. After a dominant bowling performance in the first game, they nearly suffered a surprise loss last time out, but just about defended 322/8 to win by four runs and seal the series.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Naim, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mashrafe Mortaza (c)
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
Charlton Tshuma made his ODI debut last time out in the pace attack, while Sean Williams made a welcome return to the team and was named as captain with Chamu Chibhabha missing out. Craig Ervine is yet to feature in this series due to illness, meanwhile. Both could return, but Tshuma may continue after Christopher Mpofu turned his ankle ahead of the second game.
ZIM Key Players
Sikandar Raza: Set for his 100th ODI appearance, he hit his 15th half-century last time out (as well as having hit three hundreds) and he now averages 34.25 with a strike rate of 82.08 in ODI cricket.
Wesley Madhevere: After showcasing his talents at Under-19 level, the all-rounder has made a seamless step-up to senior ODI cricket – he top-scored in the first game and hit 52 from 57 balls last time out as well as pocking up wickets in both matches.
Sean Williams: Returned to the team last time out and, while he made minimal impact on this occasion, there is no question the all-rounder seriously bolsters this Zimbabwe team.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe’s ODI losing streak goes on, though Donald Tiripano – one of four half-centurions last time out – nearly led them to a stunning comeback win as he hit 55* from 28 balls, including five sixes, in a thrilling finale. Chasing 323 to win, Zimbabwe came up just short on 318/8 – a vast improvement on their 152 all out in the previous game.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Chamu Chibhabha (c), Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, Wesley Madhevere, Richard Mutumbami (wk), Donald Tiripano, Charlton Tshuma, Carl Mumba
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Head to Head
Two wins in this series have taken Bangladesh to 46 wins in 74 previous ODIs against Zimbabwe, with Liton Das leading the way with a century in the first match and Tamim Iqbal doing likewise as he it a national-record 158 in the second. Zimbabwe were all out for 152 in a 169-run defeat in the first game, but reached 318/8 in the second as they nearly pulled off a thrilling chase.
BAN vs ZIM Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
BAN Won |
ZIM Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 74 |
46 |
28 |
0 |
0 |
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Betting Odds
Bangladesh have won two from two so far and so start as favourites for the third and final ODI.
BAN Bet365 Odds
- BAN to Win the Match: Bangladesh are 1.16 favourites to beat Zimbabwe with Bet365.
- BAN Top Batsman: Tamim Iqbal is 3.00 with Bet365 to be Bangladesh’s top team batsman after his stunning innings in the second ODI. Liton Das is 4.50 with Bet365, as are Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar.
- BAN Top Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman is 3.00 to be Bangladesh’s top team bowler with Bet365. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is 4.50 with Bet365, as is Mohammad Saifuddin, who could come back into the team with Mustafizur this time.
ZIM Bet365 Odds
- ZIM to Win the Match: Zimbabwe are now 5.00 outsiders to beat Bangladesh in the final ODI with Bet365.
- ZIM Top Batsman: Brendan Taylor is 4.50 favourite with Bet365 to be Zimbabwe’s top team batsman, while Chamu Chibhabha is 5.00 as is Craig Ervine, as both bid to come back into the team. Sikanda Raza is 6.50 after top-scoring last time out, and Wesley Madhevere – who has started his ODI career in good form – is 7.50.
- ZIM Top Bowler: Donald Tiripano is 4.33 favourite to be Zimbabwe’s top team bowler and Carl Mumba and Christopher Mpofu are both 4.50 with Bet365. Charlton Tshuma is 5.00 as is Wesley Madhevere, with both having come into the team in this series.
🏆 Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Bangladesh have been in excellent batting form in both matches so far and go into this third and final game as big favourites to win again.
Mar 06, 2020
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium - Sylhet, Bangladesh
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