Match Details
Date: 30 October 2022
Time : 08:30 AM IST
Venue : The Brisbane, Gabba
Ball-by-ball commentary : SportsTiger App
Preview
In the 28th match of the T20 World Cup 2022, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will face each other at The Gabba. Both teams have played two games each so far in the Super 12 group stage. While Zimbabwe has accumulated three points having won one (and one point for no result match against South Africa), Bangladesh has two points which they earned after defeating the Netherlands. Now, the two teams will face each other on Sunday to decide their fate in the tournament.
Pitch Report
The Gabba pitch is considered to be the truest wicket available in Australia. It generally offers healthy bounce and carry to the quicks while the stroke-makers thrive on the consistent bounce available. So, a good contest between the bat and ball is expected.
Team Analysis
Bangladesh
The Shakib al Hasan-led team were completely thrashed by South Africa in their second group-stage fixture. Bangladesh was handed defeat by a massive 104 runs as they failed to chase 206. While their bowlers looked clueless against Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw, Bangladeshi batters could not stand the pace and bounce of Anrich Nortje. Barring Litton Das, none of the Bangladeshi batters even cared to spend some time in the middle. With the ball, Mustafizur Rahman stood out with his economical spell. Else, it was mayhem for the Tigers. Now, with batters and bowlers completely out of rhythm, Bangladesh faced an uphill task to beat spirited Zimbabwe.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hassan (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe put on a gutsy performance against Pakistan after their first game was washed away due to rain against South Africa. Despite being down and out after the first innings, Zimbabwe backed themselves to defend a below-par total which they did by the barest of margins. The Craig Ervine-led side beat Pakistan by one run on the back of a proper team effort. While contributions from Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, and Brad Evans propelled Zimbabwe to 130/8, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, and Brad Evans did the job with the ball. Evans showed nerves of steel to defend 11 runs off the last over. Now, the team will look to capitalize on Bangladesh’s misery and bag another win.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Zimbabwe
Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (wk), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Although Bangladesh could not perform to the expectations of everyone against South Africa, they have the team to beat Zimbabwe. It will be a tough match though. However, Bangladesh is expected to just pull it off.
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