Zimbabwe’s captain Sean Williams missed the recent Test series with Pakistan but will be welcomed back into the side for this series. He scored 105 & 151* against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi and is an excellent choice for Zimbabwe’s top run scorer. Blessing Muzarabani is a good tip for Zimbabwe's leading wicket taker. The fast bowler took 7 wickets in only 2 innings during the series against Pakistan.
Left-handed opener Tamim Iqbal is in fine Test batting form for Bangladesh. He averages 73.80 in his last 3 Tests and is a reliable bet for Bangladesh’s top run scorer. With the ball, Taskin Ahmed impressed in tough bowling conditions against Sri Lanka. The fast bowler is a strong option for Bangladesh's leading wicket taker in this Test.
With the gloves, Zimbabwe’s wicket-keeper Regis Chakabva was tidy in the field and also top scored in both innings of the final Test against Pakistan. Liton Das failed with the bat in the second Test against Sri Lanka but that was his first Test in four that he hasn’t scored a half-century. Equally effective glovemen, we would recommend Liton Das as the top wicket-keeper in this Test.
ZIM vs BAN Win Probability
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Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Test Prediction & Betting Tips
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh play a one-off Test starting on Wednesday in Harare. The Test will be followed by a three-game ODI series and a three-game IT20 series. Zimbabwe last played Test cricket in late April and early May when they lost 2-0 at home to Pakistan. Bangladesh lost 1-0 to Sri Lanka in Pallekele during the same period. This Test gets underway at the Harare Sports Club at 09:30 local time.
Zimbabwe were well beaten by Pakistan earlier this year but the return of Sean Williams will make a massive difference. Alongside Blessing Muzarabani, they have the basis of a very strong Test side.
Bangladesh were also well beaten in their most recent Test. However, Shakib Al Hasan would get into most Test teams and he will be a huge boost for the Tigers. They also won the last meeting between the sides by an innings and 106 runs in February 2020.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Test Live Streaming
The match can be watched live on Free Sports TV in the UK. Supersport will show live coverage in Zimbabwe. Gazi TV will show the game in Bangladesh.
Live Streaming: Fans in India can stream the match on Disney and Hotstar.
ZIM vs BAN Test Match Toss Prediction
During the 2 Tests at this venue earlier this year, both captains won a toss and both chose to bat first. We expect Sean Williams and Mominul Haque to bat if they win the toss.
ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report
The pace bowlers dominated the slower bowlers on both sides in the series here against Pakistan. With patient batting, scores of 450+ are well attainable.
Weather Report
Highs of 23 on the first two days with some cloud cover. Expect the clouds to disappear with the temperature climbing for days 3, 4 and 5.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Test
Zimbabwe are rightly putting their faith in experienced batsmen Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine. If those three can produce significant runs then the youthful bowling attack of Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava will come to the fore.
ZIM Key Players
Sean Williams - The captain is in outstanding batting form in Test cricket. He averages 41.36 and has scored centuries in each of his last 3 Tests.
Brendan Taylor - Only Andy Flower has scored more Test centuries for Zimbabwe than Brendan Taylor. He brings vast experience to the side after making his Test debut in 2004
Blessing Muzarabani - The fast bowler stands 2 cm shy of 2 metres and is building a growing reputation across all formats. He was a crucial part of Multan Sultan’s recent PSL title.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe have won only 1 of their last 8 Tests but, by playing more games over the past 18 months, are starting to show encouraging signs.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Kevin Kasuza, Sean Williams (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Roy Kaia, Tendai Chisoro, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Team Prediction, Captain, Vice Captain
Wicket-keeper
Regis Chakabva (8.5), Brendan Taylor (9.5) and Liton Das (8.5) will be our wicket-keepers. All three are very capable batsmen.
Batsmen
Tamim Iqbal (9.5), Craig Ervine (9.5) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (8.5) are our batsmen. Iqbal and Shanto both have recent good scores to fall back on.
All-rounders
Shakib Al Hasan (10) and Sean Williams (9.5) will be our all-rounders. Both players are capable of producing match winning batting and bowling performances.
Bowlers
Taskin Ahmed (8.5) Taijul Islam (9) and Blessing Muzarabani (8.5) are our bowlers. Ahmed and Muzarabani will both be looking to be top bowler in the game.
Captain/Vice-captain
Sean Williams will be captain, Shakib Al Hasan his deputy
Bangladesh are yet to win a Test this year after back to back defeats to West Indies and a draw and a defeat against Sri Lanka. However, they will fancy their chances against Zimbabwe, particularly as this venue represents the last place they won a Test.
BAN Key Players
Tamim Iqbal - At the top of the order, Iqbal comes into this game with 4 half-centuries, including scores of 90 and 92, from his last 3 Tests.
Shakib Al Hasan - The all-rounder very nearly has a Test batting average of 40 and nearly has a Test bowling average under 30. He is a fine player across all formats.
Taskin Ahmed - At the age of 26, it is time for Ahmed to start realising his potential in Test cricket. He certainly looked like he was ready to spearhead this attack with his performances against Sri Lanka in April and May.
BAN Team Form
Winless across 4 Tests in 2021, you have to go back 17 months for their last Test victory. They have the players but don’t have recent results.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Mehedi Hasan, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Abu Jayed
ZIM vs BAN Team Form in Last Five Matches
ZIM : LLLWL
BAN : LDLLW
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Head to Head
After 17 Tests, the two countries can not be separated
ZIM vs BAN Head to Head Stats in Tests
Matches Played
ZIM Won
BAN Won
Tie
NR
17
7
7
0
3
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Betting Odds
Bangladesh are favourites to win this one-off Test
Who will win Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Test?
Sean Williams and Tamim Iqbal are the form batsmen expected to produce significant scores.
We are backing Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine with the bat for Zimbabwe. All three bring experience and Williams brings exceptional form.
For Bangladesh, Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan and Mominul Haque are the batsmen to watch. Iqbal has been the reliable man at the top of the order of late.
We expect Blessing Muzarabani, Donald Tiripano and Sean Williams to be the most threatening bowlers for Zimbabwe. Muzarabani is a talented wicket taker across all formats
Mehedi Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan and Taskin Ahmed are the strongest bowlers in the Bangladesh side. Ahmed was particularly impressive in Sri Lanka earlier this year.
Both sides could do with a longer series to develop in this format of the game as both are in poor Test match form. Much will depend on who produces the higher first innings score, indeed, batting first should be a big advantage. However, overall we are predicting a win for Bangladesh.
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