Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe UAE ODI Tri-Series Betting Tips - Bangladesh set for opening Tri-Series win over Zimbabwe
Bangladesh head into their ODI clash with Zimbabwe boasting greater depth in both spin and pace, as well as a historically stronger head-to-head record. Despite Zimbabwe's 2-1 series victory in July, Bangladesh’s squad is bolstered by the return of captain Litton Das and additional bowling options. Key performance statistics highlight in-form players on both sides, but the article concludes that these factors tip the balance towards Bangladesh for the upcoming match.
- Bangladesh have more depth in spin and pace, and a stronger head-to-head ODI record against Zimbabwe.
- Litton Das returns to captain a Bangladesh side bolstered by key players and varied bowling options.
- Zimbabwe's recent series win and form of Sikandar Raza and Brad Evans are notable, but Bangladesh remain favourites.
Bangladesh have greater depth in their spin and pace options and the more impressive long-term ODI head-to-head record. Zimbabwe’s July series win makes this no formality but Litton Das’s return and the extra bowling options tip the balance towards Bangladesh.
- Key Stats - Hasan ODI Form cannot be Ignored
- Bangladesh Hold the Lead
- Bangladesh Form
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Key Stats - Hasan ODI Form cannot be Ignored
- Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan has scored 94, 58 & 66* in his last 6 ODIs
- Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy has scored 350* & 43 in his last 3 innings.
- Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam has figures of 4/44 & 7/48 in his last 3 innings.
- Bangladesh have won 52 of their 84 completed ODIs against Zimbabwe, losing 32.
- Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza has scored 57, 45, 81* & 50* in his last 7 innings.
- Zimbabwe's Ben Curran averages 42.33 in ODIs, with 2 centuries in 14 innings.
- Zimbabwe’s Brad Evans has taken 13 wickets in his last 5 innings.
Bangladesh Hold the Lead
Bangladesh lead 52-32 against Zimbabwe after 84 completed ODIs but the latter won the first two ODIs in their recent series in July. Bangladesh bounced back to win the third and final ODI by seven wickets.
Bangladesh Form
Bangladesh ended July’s three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe with a seven-wicket victory after losing the first two encounters. Tanzid Hasan’s 94 was an important batting contribution during a difficult trip.
Litton Das is back as captain with Towhid Hridoy his deputy. Their middle order can lean on Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz for big runs while Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Hasan Mahmud strengthen a varied bowling attack that will challenge the Zimbabwe batters.
Zimbabwe Form
Zimbabwe will take confidence from their 2-1 ODI series victory over Bangladesh in July, although they lost the final match of the series. Sikandar Raza leads a side featuring international talent in the form of Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor.
Raza’s all-round abilities will be crucial as Zimbabwe look to get off to a flying start in this tri-series while Ryan Burl is another potential source of middle-order runs along with his tight spin bowling. Blessing Muzarabani is the leading pace threat and will be ably supported by Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri. Evans will be the main wicket-taking threat after picking up 13 wickets in his last five matches.
Team News
Bangladesh are without Nahid Rana because of a side strain while Litton Das and Mustafizur Rahman have returned to the squad for the tournament. Off-spinner Aliss Al Islam has earned a maiden ODI call-up for the series.
Zimbabwe will be without dangerman Richard Ngarava who is recovering from a back injury and they have included Tafadzwa Tsiga and Vincent Masekesa in their series squad.
Bangladesh (possible XI): Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud.
Zimbabwe (possible XI): Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri.
Verdict
I'm backing Shoriful Islam to be in the wickets for Bangladesh and Towhid Hridoy to make important runs.
Sikandar Raza is Zimbabwe's most in-form batter while Brad Evans has been taking wickets in each of his last five matches.
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