Bangladesh now enjoy a three-nil advantage over Zimbabwe in the five-match T20I series. They will host Zimbabwe in the fourth match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Friday, May 10.
Zimbabwe hope that the venue change will alter their fortunes and allow them to play better. They were humbled by the home team in the three games played so far and will desperately want to change that.
Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza said after the first game that his team is famous for finishing tours well, and they will be put to the test in this game. Bangladesh are well versed in the conditions here in Dhaka and will start as favourites.
Predicted Squads
BAN: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali (wk), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
ZIM: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande, Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza.
Key Players
Towhid Hridoy (BAN): Middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy will be expected to play a major role in this game. He can rotate the strike and hit lofted shots whenever asked to do so. Although very young, Hridoy has an experienced mind.
Craig Ervine (ZIM): Experienced batter Craig Ervine will be expected to take the Zimbabwean side with him when he walks out to bat in this game. Although he has a fair idea of the conditions in the subcontinent, he will be keen on expressing himself and not taking the Bangladeshi bowlers lightly.
Match Prediction
There is no doubt whatsoever that Bangladesh are the downright favourites to win this game. They have a massive advantage over Zimbabwe and will be keen on showcasing it to the crowd gathering on this day of Jumma. Bangladesh are expected to win.
