BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction- 1st T20I, Who Will Win Today T20I Match? Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2024

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are all set to square off in a T20I series. The BAN vs ZIM T20I series will observe five entertaining encounters between both sides.

The BAN vs ZIM 1st T20I is scheduled to be played on Friday, May 3. Both sides have some key members part of the squad. However, Bangladesh is short of a few of its crucial members. Below we look at BAN vs ZIM 1st T20I prediction.

BAN vs ZIM Team Analysis

Bangladesh

Najmal Hossain Shanto is the skipper of Bangladesh in the BAN vs ZIM T20I series. Bangladesh has revealed that squad for the first three games. Hence, the squad can witness changes later. Bangladesh lost their previous T20I series to Sri Lanka 2-1.

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Zimbabwe

Sikandar Raza is the captain of Zimbabwe in the BAN vs ZIM T20I series. They have named a 15-member squad for the away series. Zimbabwe lost their previous T20I series to Sri Lanka 2-1.

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BAN vs ZIM Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The BAN vs ZIM 1st T20I takes place at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The stadium is considered good for batting and supports both teams batting first and bowling first. Spinners also enjoy a big advantage while pacers will have to pull up their efforts.

Form and Fitness

Both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have their best players available for the match. There are no cases of injuries in both teams. Some players will leave IPL 2024 midway to participate in the series while some will be absent.

Tactical Acumen

Bangladesh- Bangladesh has a home advantage against Zimbabwe and they are quite powerful on home soil. They are short of key members Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman. However, they have a strong squad.

Zimbabwe- Zimbabwe are the away team in the series and they also have a poor record in Bangladesh. However, they showed good form in the previous T20I series against Sri Lanka by getting one victory. Hence, they will be confident against Bangladesh.

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BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction- 1st T20I, Who Will Win Today T20I Match? Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2024

BAN vs ZIM Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

Bangladesh- Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Mahmudullah are a few key batters for the side. Taskin Hamed are Shoriful Islam are important bowlers.

Zimbabwe- Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, and Ryan Burl are strong batters in the ZIM squad. Blessing Muzarbani and Wellington Masakadaza are incredible bowlers for the side.

BAN vs ZIM Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto or Mahmudullah

Who will score the most runs for ZIM in the match: Sikandar Raza or Craig Ervine

BAN vs ZIM Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Taskin Ahmed or Shoriful Islam

Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Blessing Muzarabani or Sikandar Raza

Who will win the Match?

Bangladesh are quite powerful in their home and they also have a fabulous record versus Zimbabwe at home. Hence, Bangladesh has a strong chance to win the BAN vs ZIM 1st T20I.

Conclusion

Although Bangladesh looks quite powerful due to home conditions, Zimbabwe has surprised everyone in recent years with their amazing show. They recently won a T20I game in Sri Lanka and will aim for a brilliant show against Bangladesh.

Hence, the BAN vs ZIM T20I series will be a thrilling game to watch. However, it is quite obvious that Bangladesh will win the series in the end as they are likely to win more games out of five clashes.