Bangladesh v Zimbabwe 5th ODI Prediction

Zimbabwe was unable to convert their losses into a win when they surrendered the fourth One Day International by a margin of 21 runs. It was the seventh regular victory for the hosts in the international matches which includes three Tests as well. The Bengal Tigers smashed 8-256 in 50 overs and Zimbabwe reached 235 for the loss of eight wickets in the required overs. Both teams will head towards the fifth and final ODI which can again prove to be a one sided affair.

Players to watch

Mahmudullah was the highest scorer of the match with 82, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mashrafe Mortaza contributed 77 and 39 while Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque are in great form. Shakib Al Hasan is a world class all-rounder whereas Rubel Hossain, Jubair Hossain and Mashrafe Mortaza are bowling perfectly.

Brendan Taylor and Solomon Mire registered fifties in the last game, Hamilton Masakadza and Elton Chigumbura are fine batsmen and rest of their batting is reeling. The bowling of Zimbabwe is revolving Tafadzwa Kamungozi, Tendai Chatara, Neville Madziva and Solomon Mire.

Time & Venue

Monday, December 1, 2014 @ 06:30 GMT, 12:30 local at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.

Weather

Another fine day from cricket point of view with the temperatures around 17-29ᵒC.

Toss

The hosts will opt to bat while the visitors have gone for chase in the series.

The Pitch

The strip has proved equally good for the bowlers and batsmen in the last two matches.

Teams

Bangladesh – Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sabbir Rahman, Abdul Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Jubair Hossain.

Zimbabwe – Elton Chigumbura (C), Hamilton Masakadza, Vusi Sibanda, Timycen Maruma, Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva, Solomon Mire, Peter Moor, Neville Madziva, Tendai Chatara, Tafadzwa Kamungozi.

Prediction

Bangladesh will make a whitewash.