BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, 1st Test, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report

The hosts, Bangladesh, have won only one game, alongside four defeats in their last five games. They are coming off a 101-run win against West Indies in the last Test, following 4 successive defeats.

By Umesh Sharma

Updated - 19 Apr 2025, 19:37 IST

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Preview

Bangladesh (BAN) and Zimbabwe (ZIM) are set to take on each other in the first Test of the two-match series. The series opener will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet from Sunday, April 20, at 9:30 AM (IST). It will be a crucial game for both teams, considering their poor run of form in the last few Tests.

The hosts, Bangladesh, have won only one game, alongside four defeats in their last five games. They are coming off a 101-run win against West Indies in the last Test following four successive defeats against India, South Africa, and West Indies. So, they will aim to win this game against Zimbabwe and get a winning start in the two-match home Test series.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe have been through a miserable run of form in their last five Test appearances. Craig Ervine’s men have lost four games, alongside only one drawn game in their last five Tests. They are coming off a 63-run defeat against Ireland following a 72-run defeat against Afghanistan. So, they will also be eyeing winning this game and ending their losing streak in red-ball cricket.

Match Information

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test

Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 20 Apr 2025, Sun, 9:30 AM IST ,Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

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Weather Report

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

26.7°C

87% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Bangladesh

NR
L
L
L
W

Zimbabwe

NR
W
NR
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sean Williams

ZIM - all

142 Runs

2 Matches

2

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

138 Runs

2 Matches

3

Shadman Islam

BAN - bat

136 Runs

2 Matches

4

Mominul Haque

BAN - bat

136 Runs

2 Matches

5

Ben Curran

ZIM - bat

129 Runs

2 Matches

6

Nazmul Hossain Shanto

BAN - bat

123 Runs

2 Matches

1

Khaled Ahmed

BAN - bowl

100.00

1 Match

2

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

71.13

2 Matches

3

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

BAN - all

64.09

2 Matches

4

Shadman Islam

BAN - bat

63.55

2 Matches

5

Nyasha Mayavo

ZIM - wk

62.07

1 Match

6

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

54.17

2 Matches

1

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

BAN - all

15 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Taijul Islam

BAN - bowl

11 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

10 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Wellington Masakadza

ZIM - bowl

6 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Vincent Masekesa

ZIM - bowl

5 Wkts

1 Match

6

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM - all

3 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Khaled Ahmed

BAN - bowl

2.00

1 Match

2

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

BAN - all

2.11

2 Matches

3

Wellington Masakadza

ZIM - bowl

2.26

2 Matches

4

Wesley Madhevere

ZIM - all

2.65

2 Matches

5

Hasan Mahmud

BAN - bowl

2.79

2 Matches

6

Nayeem Hasan

BAN - bowl

2.81

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh

Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali, Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud

Bench : Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Zimbabwe

TE Tsiga (wk), CR Ervine (C), BJ Curran, Brian Bennett, Vincent Masekesa, NR Welch, Johnathan Campbell, W Madhevere, SC Williams, Trevor Gwandu, B Muzarabani

Bench : NP Mayavo, R Ngarava, VM Nyauchi, WP Masakadza

Injury and availability news

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Pitch Report

The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is known for favouring the bowlers, especially when the game progresses to the third and fourth day of the game. The average first-innings score here has been 291 runs, while the overall average score is 249. The bowlers, especially the spinners, will get some support here in the second half of the game. So, the toss-winning skipper might look to bat first and put the opponent in a difficult fourth-innings run chase.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

35%

Batting Pitch

249

Average Score

65%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Mehidy Hasan Miraz BAN | ALL

Star Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been in a brilliant run of form with the bat in his last 10 Test matches. He has scored 614 runs with a decent batting average of 38.38. He is also the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in the last 10 games. Besides that, he has also picked up 31 wickets with the ball in these 10 games, registering an amazing economy rate of 3.41.

8
C

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

Star Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has scalped 35 wickets in the last 8 Tests he has played. He has recorded an outstanding economy rate of 2.93, being the leading wicket-taker for his side in last couple of matches.

8.5
C

Sean Williams ZIM | ALL

Zimbabwe’s batting all-rounder Sean Williams is enjoying an amazing batting form in the last four games in the longest format of the game. He has scored 488 runs in the last four games with an unbelievable batting average of 81.33. He can also be selected as one of the ‘captaincy picks’ in this game’s Dream11 team.

7.5

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

Zimbabwe skipper and star middle-order batter Craig Ervine has scored 390 runs in the last five Tests, with a decent batting average of 43.33. He has been one of the top performers with the bat for his side in red-ball cricket.

9

Mominul Haque BAN | BAT

Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque has scored 529 runs in the last 10 games, with an average of 31.12. He has been one of the key batters for Bangladesh in the last couple of games.

7

Hasan Mahmud BAN | BOWL

The young Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud has impressed everyone with his brilliant bowling performances in the last nine games, with a brilliant economy rate of 3.64. He can also be selected as one of the ‘top picks’ while picking this game’s Dream11 team.

7

Hasan Mahmud
BAN | BOWL

7.5

Craig Ervine
ZIM | BAT

6.5

Zakir Hasan
BAN | BAT

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6.5

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

BAN | BOWL

Bangladesh’s pace-bowling all-rounder Tanzim Hasan Sakib hasn’t been in an expected run of form with the ball in the last couple of games. It would be a better move to avoid him while picking this game’s Dream11 team.

8.5

Nyasha Mayavo

ZIM | WK

Zimbabwe’s wicketkeeper-batter Nyasha Mayavo failed to live up to the expectations in his previous First-Class appearance, scoring only 7 and 32 runs in the first and second innings earlier this month. He can also be avoided from this game’s fantasy team.

Last Updated On - Apr 19 2025 7:37 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

BAN

7 : 4

ZIM

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12.5/100

Head To Head
Mushfiqur Rahim

8

Jaker Ali

8.5

Zakir Hasan

6.5

Mominul Haque

9

Craig Ervine
VC

7.5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz
C

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Taijul Islam

7

Hasan Mahmud

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

BAN

7 : 4

ZIM

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13/100

Mega League
Mushfiqur Rahim

8

Jaker Ali

8.5

Zakir Hasan

6.5

Mominul Haque
VC

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

8.5

Sean Williams

8.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Nayeem Hasan

7

Hasan Mahmud

7

Blessing Muzarabani
C

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

BAN

7 : 4

ZIM

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11.5/100

Grand League
Mushfiqur Rahim

8

Jaker Ali

8.5

Mahmudul Hasan Joy

8

Mominul Haque

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

8.5

Sean Williams
C

8.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Khaled Ahmed

7

Hasan Mahmud
VC

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

BAN

7 : 4

ZIM

Credits Left
11.5/100

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Mushfiqur Rahim

8

Jaker Ali

8.5

Mahmudul Hasan Joy

8

Mominul Haque

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

8.5

Sean Williams
C

8.5

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Khaled Ahmed

7

Hasan Mahmud
VC

7

Blessing Muzarabani

8

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