BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction, 5th T20I - Who will win today’s match between BAN vs ZIM?

Preview

Bangladesh (BAN) are set to face a deflated Zimbabwe (ZIM) side on Sunday, May 12, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The home side has already pocketed the series, having won the first four matches. They will look to complete a clean sweep on Sunday.

While Zimbabwe have come closer and closer with every game but they haven't been able to get over the line. In the last game, the tourists lost by five runs, chasing a target of 144. They will want to go home with a win and give their fans back home something to cheer for.

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Pitch Report

The wickets haven't been easy for batters. The sluggish nature of the surfaces have made batting quite difficult. However, the pacers are among the top wicket-takers, which is a rarity in modern-day white-ball cricket in Bangladesh. The average first innings score is 143. Bangladesh won the first two games batting second, while their last two wins came after setting targets.

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BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record

BAN vs ZIM Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh:

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Jaker Ali (WK), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam

Zimbabwe:

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Sikandar Raza (C), Jonathan Campbell, Clive Madande (WK), Ryal Burl, Luke Jongwe, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Probable Best Batter of the Match

The talented Towhid Hridoy has been in exemplary form in this series. He has played four games and scored 139 runs at an average of 69.50 and has a strike rate of 156.18. On the difficult batting wickets, Hridoy has played free-flowing cricket and his performances should give Bangladesh fans a lot of hope as they usher into a transition phase.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Taskin Ahmed has breathed fire so far in the series. In four matches, he has taken eight wickets at an average of 9.12. The right-arm pacer is the leading wicket-taker and would want to continue his rich vein of form on Sunday.

Today’s Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win the match

Scenario - 1

Bangladesh win the toss and bowl

Powerplay Score – 35-40

First Innings Score - 125-135

Bangladesh win the match

Scenario - 2

Zimbabwe win the toss and bowl

Powerplay Score - 40-45

First Innings Score - 130-140

Bangladesh win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.