ICC U19 World Cup 2020: Group C, Match 2: Bangladesh Under-19s vs Zimbabwe Under-19s: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd match of the 2020 ICC Under-19s World Cup in Group C will be played between Bangladesh Under-19s and Zimbabwe Under-19s at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) (8:00 AM GMT). This game can be viewed on Star Sports 3 in India. Live streaming available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Bangladesh U19 and Zimbabwe U19 will get their campaign underway in the ongoing Under-19 World Cup which commenced on Friday. The Asian side is coming into the tournament with some good form in the recent matches. In the warm-up matches, they held Australia to a tie defending 250 but then lost to New Zealand in the second game. However, that isn’t likely to affect the morale of the team.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have been impressive as well. They fought well in the recent quadrangular series also involving India, South Africa and New Zealand. Rather they also defeated the Kiwi colts in the third-place playoff game and had defeated the Proteas as well earlier in the tournament. In the warm-ups, they scored 272 runs against India chasing 296 and the game prior to it was washed out.

Both the sides would be eager to start their World Cup campaign with a victory. As of now, Bangladesh look the favourites but Zimbabwe have the ability to stun their opponents.

Weather Condition/Report:

It is expected to be cloudy throughout the day in Potchefstroom on Saturday. There are also chances of rain with thunderstorms at 12 PM and 4 PM local time and the game is likely to be interrupted. DLS method might come into play in that case and the teams will have to be careful of that aspect.

Pitch Report

The Senwes Park in Potchefstroom is known to be a decent batting track. However, the overhead conditions will play a huge part early on in the game as well. If the conditions are cloudy, the teams are expected to bowl first and make early inroads.

Average first innings score: 265 (In three Youth ODIs since 2017)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 1

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Under-19s

Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudul Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Shahadat Hossain, Akbar Ali (C & WK), Shamim Hossain, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rakibul Hasan/Shahin Alam, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam.

Bench – Prantik Nawrose Nabil, Avishek Das, Rakibul Hasan/Shahin Alam, Hasan Murad

Zimbabwe Under-19s

Wesley Madhevere, Emmanuel Bawa, Milton Shumba, Dion Myers (C), Tadiwanashe Mawumani, Taurayi Tugwete, Dane Schadendorf (WK), Nkosilathi Nungu, Dylan Grant, Tadiwanashe Nyangani, Priviledge Chesa.

Bench – Gareth Chirawu, Ahomed Rameez Ebrahim, Luke Oldknow, Samuel Rawisi, Sakhumuzi Ndlela

Top Picks

Towhid Hridoy is always a treat to watch while batting. He bats at four mostly and can surprise the opponent with his bowling as well. He also scored 36 and 53 runs with the bat in the two warm-up games and is looking in good form. Even the Bangladesh U19 skipper Akbar Ali is a decent batsman while Parvez Hossain can be picked as well. With the ball, Mrittunjoy and Shoriful will be key and should be picked in Dream11 Fantasy team.

For Zimbabwe, their skipper Dion Myers was their top run-getter in the quadrangular series with 179 in four innings at an average of 44.75 while Madhevere and Shumba also fared fine. Rather Shumba and Madhevere bowl well too apart from batting in the top four for their team. They picked 7 wickets each in the recent series and should be picked in Dream11 Fantasy side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Towhid Hridoy, Dion Mayers, Tanzid Hasan

Vice-Captain – Milton Shumba, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Dane Schadendorf (WK)

Batters – Towhid Hridoy (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy (VC), Tanzid Hasan, Milton Shumba

All-Rounders – Shamim Hossain, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Dion Mayers

Bowlers – Shahadat Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tadiwanashe Nyangani

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Parvez Hossain Emon

Batters – Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Milton Shumba (VC)

All-Rounders – Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Wesley Madhevere, Dion Mayers (C)

Bowlers – Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Priviledge Chesa, Nkosilathi Nungu

Expert Advice

Mrittunjoy Chowdhury didn’t play both the warm-up games. But he is expected to feature in this game. If he plays, you should pick him. He has picked nine wickets in last four Youth ODIs for Bangladesh. He can also contribute with the bat down the order if needed.

If Bangladesh bats first, they might collapse in overcast conditions. This can happen vice-versa as well and in that case, you better pick Bangladesh’s more bowlers.

Probable Winners

Bangladesh U19s are the favourites but Zimbabwe U19s can also spring a surprise.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.