Bangladesh v Zimbabwe 3rd Test Prediction

Bangladesh outplayed Zimbabwe in the second Test and won the game by another big margin of 162 runs. The hosts piled up 433 runs in their first innings followed by 9-248 declared in the second while the visitors managed 368 in their opening innings and were bowled out cheaply for 151 in 51.1 overs. Earlier, the tourists lost the first Test by three wickets and are trailing the series at 0-2. The home side is in high spirit and will definitely like to grab another victory while Zimbabwe will try to clinch the last game in an effort to gather the lost pride.

Players to watch

Shakib Al Hasan, the hero of the second Test became the only third player in the history to grasp 10 wickets along with smashing a hundred in a match. Tamim Iqbal was the other centurion while Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim are having a good time with the willow. Taijul Islam, Jubair Hossain and Shahadat Hossain are their exceptional bowlers.

Hamilton Masakadza with Regis Chakabva powered tons in the previous game but they need a perfect assistance from Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine. Tinashe Panyangara is the highest wicket taker of Zimbabwe with 10, Malcolm Waller has been reported for a suspected action whereas Elton Chigumbura, Tendai Chatara and Natsai M’shangwe should be more accurate in their bowling.

 Time & Venue

Wednesday, November 12 – Sunday November 16, 2014 @ 03:30 GMT, 09:30 local at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong.

Weather

A mixture of sun and clouds during five days with the temperatures around 21-30ᵒC.

Toss

The winning skipper will not hesitate to bat first.

The Pitch

It will be an easy going wicket for the batsmen and will help spinners most of the times.

Teams

Bangladesh - Mushfiqur Rahim (C), Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Rubel Hossain, Shuvagata Hom, Mahmudullah, Shafiul Islam, Jubair Hossain, Shahadat Hossain, Marshall Ayub, Taijul Islam, Anamul Haque.

Zimbabwe – Brendan Taylor (C), Brian Chari, Sikanadar Raza, Hamilton Masakadza, Regis Chakabva, Elton Chigumbura, Craig Ervine, Malcolm Waller, Tinashe Panayangara, Natsai M’shangwe, Tendai Chatara.

Prediction

Bangladesh will make a clean sweep and make it 3-0.