BAN vs ZIM Today Match Prediction | 1st Test Who Will Win
Published on: Nov 2, 2018 3:39 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 2, 2018 3:39 pm IST
Today Match Prediction BAN vs ZIM, 1st Test
After a yet another disappointing show in the ODI series from the visitors, they will now look to go beyond their havoc series and start fresh for the upcoming 2 matches Test series. The first of the two-match series will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
When: 03rd November, 09:00 AM IST
Where: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Zimbabwe’s head coach Lalchand Rajput is confident that his side will put up a difficult challenge for the hosts and his side is ready to go for the series.
WATCH: @ZimCricketv head coach Lalchand Rajput talks about his side's readiness for and chances against @BCBtigers in the two-Test series starting in Sylhet this Saturday #BANvZIM https://t.co/hxJIFsEhzL via @YouTube
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) October 31, 2018
Bangladesh, meanwhile are looking confident enough to wrap-up the Test series as well and inflict even more pain to the visitors who have already been whitewashed in the ODI series. The Bangladeshi side was seen practising at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium ahead of the first Test, here is the image set;
Snaps of Bangladesh team practice session at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet ahead of the first Test against Zimbabwe starting on November 3.https://t.co/ZS5Ywlssr3
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) November 1, 2018
Team News
- Mahmudullah Riyad will be captaining Bangladesh Test side for the first time.
- Mustafizur Rahman has been drafted into the side which is a big boost for Bangladesh after sustaining an elbow injury in the ODI series.
- Christopher Mpofu has replaced injured Richard Ngarva in the Zimbabwean squad.
The two squads
Bangladesh
Mahmudullah Riyad(c), Taijul Islam, Liton Das, Imrul Kayes, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nazmul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Mithun, Mominul Haque, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Khaled Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan, Ariful Haque, Abu Jayed, Shafiul Islam.
Zimbabwe
Hamilton Masakadza(c), Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine, Peter Moor, Brendan Taylor, Brian Chari, Sean Williams, Christopher Mpofu, Kyle Jarvis, Wellington Masakadza, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Donald Tiripano, Brandon Mavuta, John Nyumbu, Ryan Burl.
Last 5 Test results
Bangladesh
Opponent |
Winner |
Date |
Margin |
Venue |
South Africa |
South Africa |
6th to 8th Oct, 2017 |
Inn and 254 runs |
Bloemfontein |
Sri Lanka |
Draw |
Jan 31st to Feb 4th, 2018 |
– |
Chittagong |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka |
Feb 8th to 10th, 2018 |
215 runs |
Dhaka |
Windies |
Windies |
Jul 4th to 6th, 2018 |
Inn and 219 runs |
North Sound |
Windies |
Windies |
Jul 12th to 14th 2018 |
166 runs |
Kingston |
Windies
Opponent |
Winner |
Date |
Margin |
Venue |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka |
Nov 6th to 10th, 2016 |
257 runs |
Harare |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka |
Jul 14th to 18th, 2018 |
4 wickets |
Colombo |
Windies |
Windies |
Oct 21st to 24th, 2018 |
117 runs |
Bulawayo |
Windies |
Draw |
Oct 29th to Nov 2nd, 2018 |
– |
Bulawayo |
South Africa |
South Africa |
Dec 26th to 27th 2018 |
Inn and 120 runs |
Port Elizabeth |
So, who will win the match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, let us dive into the match predictions and betting odds from the match BAN vs ZIM?
BAN vs ZIM WHO WILL WIN?
- According to the predictions made by Bet365, odds in favour of Bangladesh winning the game are 1/5 while for Zimbabwe winning the match are 10/1, the possibility of a draw is 6/1.
- According to the predictions made by Ladbrokes, odds in favour of Bangladesh winning the game are 1/6 while for Zimbabwe winning the match are 10/1, the possibility of a draw is 6/1.