Bangladesh enjoy an advantage over Zimbabwe when the two squads meet in the fifth T20I of the series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The game will take place on Sunday, May 12. The home team will be keen on picking up a win and wrapping up the series.
Zimbabwe must ensure they do not concede any early looseners to Bangladesh and allow them to capitalize on the chances they miss out on. Zimbabwe, not knowing these conditions very well, will want to ensure that they bat deep.
Bangladesh’s spinners are well-known for running rings around their opponents whenever they play against them. On Sunday, they will try to do the same and punish the Zimbabwean batters if they take unnecessary chances. Zimbabwe have to be on their guard throughout.
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
Litton Das (BAN): Opener-wicketkeeper Litton Das, who has played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL in the past, has been in poor form recently. Yet, he will be keen on getting back in touch soon. There are no better opponents than Zimbabwe for him to do so, and Bangladesh will be keen on seeing him flourish.
Clive Madande (ZIM): Zimbabwe will rely on Clive Madande’s services in this game. He is a key player for the visitors and must take responsibility for seeing them through troubled waters. He can hit the ball a long way or rotate the strike nicely.
Match Prediction
Bangladesh are the overwhelming favorites as they know these conditions well and have already gotten into the minds of the Zimbabwean players. The visiting side needs to make sure they do their best and not give Bangladesh any ammunition they need.
