Fantasy Cricket Tips: Preview: Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe, Second ODI
Bangladesh continued its form with a huge win over Zimbabwe. It was a clinical performance in all three departments of the game. Liton Das with 126 anchored the innings while a late surge from the lower middle order took the total to 321. On the bowling front, contributions came from every bowler. The most satisfying performance for the home team would be that of captain Mashrafe Mortaza. For Zimbabwe, it was another game of disappointments. It was surprising to see senior pros like Craig Ervine and Sean Williams being left out of the team. They might return to the playing 11 for this game. U-19 star Wesley Madhevere had a good debut and will be a player to watch out for. The bowlers from the Chamu Chibhabha-led side have to step up for them to have a chance at winning the game.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Weather Condition/Report:
Players from both sides suffered in the first ODI, because of high temperatures. The weather is expected to stay hot and humid for this game as well, with an average hovering around the 30s.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Pitch Condition/Report:
As expected, the pitch at the Sylhet International Stadium, for the first ODI, was a batsmen-friendly one. The surface for the second game will again be a treat to the batsmen.
Average first innings score: 260*
* The Stadium has hosted two ODIs only.
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1
Injury and Availability:
All Players are fit and available for selection.
Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Bench – Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Al-Amin Hossain
Zimbabwe: Chamu Chibhabha, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Wesley Medhvere, Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Chris Mpofu, Donald Tripano, Carl Mumba
Bench – Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Timycen Maruma, Ainsley Ndlovu, Charlton Tshuma, Regis Chakabva
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Top Picks:
Liton Das’ hundred in the first ODI was impressive, given the conditions were tough. Mohammad Saifuddin continued his form from the World Cup, as he contributed with both bat and ball. Sikandar Raza will again be key for the visitors. Brendan Taylor would want to make an impactful performance for his team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain – Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza
Vice-Captain – Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Liton Das, Mohammad Saifuddin
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim (VC), Liton Das
Batters – Tamim Iqbal(C), Mohammad Mithun, Brendan Taylor
All-Rounders – Mohammad Saifuddin, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers – Mashrafe Mortaza, Mehidy Hasan, Chris Mpofu
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Liton Das (VC)
Batters – Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Mithu, Brendan Taylor (C). Craig Ervine
All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Mohammad Saifuddin
Bowlers – Mustafizur Rahman, Mashrafe Mortaza, Carl Mumba
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Expert Advice:
Batsmen will again hold the key for fantasy playing 11. All-rounders like Mohammad Saifuddin and Sikandar Raza could be picked in your fantasy sides. Also, with Zimbabwe and Bangladesh cricket not being followed much, this could give fantasy players an opportunity to look into the probable playing 11.
Probable Winners:
Bangladesh with its stronger outfit could win this game.
