Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are gearing up for their eagerly awaited 5th T20 International (T20I) in the much-anticipated 5-match series set to take place at the esteemed Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.
With Najmul Hossain Shanto at the helm, Bangladesh have surged to a commanding 4-0 lead in the series, leaving Sikandar Raza‘s Zimbabwe team with the sole aim of salvaging pride by clinching victory in this match.
T20 Stats and Records at Shere Bangla National Stadium:
Total Matches: 74
Matches won batting first: 36
Matches won bowling first: 38
Average 1st innings score: 139
Average 2nd innings score: 121
Highest total recorded: 211/4 (20 Ov) by Bangladesh vs West Indies
Lowest total recorded: 60 (16.5 Ov) by New Zealand vs Bangladesh
Highest score chased: 194 (16.4 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Lowest score defended: 85 (19.5 Ov) by South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch report
This arena strikes an ideal equilibrium, fostering an environment conducive to honing both bowling and batting prowess. Its pitches sustain a moderate pace, creating favourable conditions for spinners who consistently find robust backing. Consequently, spin bowlers flourish in this milieu, frequently outperforming their fast-paced counterparts and clinching a significant tally of wickets. Spectators are captivated by mesmerising exhibitions of spin bowling mastery during matches hosted at this venue.
Dhaka Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast suggests that the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe match might face some challenges, as there is a significant 50% chance of rain in Dhaka. However, despite this, temperatures should remain comfortable at approximately 32 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 71%. Furthermore, there is a gentle breeze expected, reaching about 10 kmph.
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BAN vs ZIM 2024, 5th T20I – Probable Playing XI:
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Jaker Ali (wk), Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain
Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Campbell, Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza
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