BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2025, 1st Test
Published - 20 Apr 2025, 06:00 AM
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Bangladesh will be taking on Zimbabwe in the first Test match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on 20th April at 9:30 AM IST.
Get the best BAN vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Test match of the Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2025. Expert analysis and more.
BAN vs ZIM Match Preview:
Zimbabwe’s tour of Bangladesh will begin on the 20th of April, with a total of 2 Test matches scheduled for this series. Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the opening Test of the tour.
Najmul Hossain Shanto will be leading the Bangladesh side, while Craig Ervine will captain the Zimbabwean team. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Taijul Islam are expected to play key roles for Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani, and Wesley Madhevere stand out as crucial players for Zimbabwe.
Both teams have faced each other 19 times in the Test format, where Bangladesh secured 8 wins, while Zimbabwe managed 7 victories, and 4 matches ended in draws. Another exciting contest is expected when these two sides clash in the opening Test.
BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Bangladesh | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 |
BAN vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 33°C |
| Weather Forecast | Scattered Clouds |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Spin |
| Average 1st innings score | 291 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Poor |
| Winning % | 10% |
BAN vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):
Bangladesh Playing 11: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Momimul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto ©, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Ben Curran, Craig Ervine ©, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Brian Bennett, Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Wellington Masakadza
Hot Picks for BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Brian Bennett is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Zimbabwe, recognized for his steady batting and useful breakthroughs with the ball. |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler from Bangladesh, known for delivering crucial breakthroughs and adding depth to the batting lineup. |
Top Picks:
| Sean Williams is a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner from Zimbabwe, known for his dependable middle-order batting and crafty spin variations. |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto is a left-handed top-order batter from Bangladesh who leads the side with composure and solid batting technique. |
Budget Picks:
| Wesley Madhevere is a talented right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Zimbabwe, offering reliable all-round contributions. |
| Nayeem Hasan is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Bangladesh, known for his sharp turn and lower-order stability. |
BAN vs ZIM Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Mehidy Hasan Miraz & Brian Bennett |
| Vice-Captain | Sean Williams & Najmul Husain Shanto |
BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jaker Ali Anik
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ben Curran, Mominul Haque
- All-rounders – Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Sean Williams (vc), Nayeem Hasan, Brian Bennett
- Bowlers – Taijul Islam
BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jaker Ali Anik
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Mushfiqur Rahim, Ben Curran
- All-rounders – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sean Williams, Nayeem Hasan, Brian Bennett (c)
- Bowlers – Taijul Islam, Richard Ngarava
BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 1st Test Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Mahmudul Hasan-Joy | 7.0 credits | NA |
| Nick Welch | 7.0 credits | NA |
BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 1st Test Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Brian Bennett |
| Punt Picks | Richard Ngarava and Mominul Islam |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-5-4- |
BAN vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Bangladesh is expected to win this match.
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