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SA vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 18 | SA vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today | Hobart Pitch Report

Group 2 of this fascinating World Cup got off to one heck of a start. One of the main contenders for the Semi Finals, South Africa, will aim to make the perfect start to their campaign after India and Pakistan played an all-time classic last night. Indeed, with both those teams playing some wonderful cricket, it’s games like this that the Proteas must win.

This is no disrespect to Zimbabwe, who have been excellent in their own right. Their pace bowling and composure, coupled with Sikandar Raza’s superb form, held them in good stead in a competitive Group B in round one. Led by Blessing Muzarabani, their pace attack will be tasked with making inroads into the Proteas’ top order early, putting pressure in the middle order. However, whether the batting can cope with South Africa’s impressive attack is the big question.

The weather is of attention heading into this clash. Showers are forecast for the evening in Hobart, which increases the likelihood of a shortened match. South Africa, in a match they are a clear favourites in, will be hoping for enough time to force a result.

SA vs ZIM Possible Playing XI

South Africa: 1. Temba Bavuma (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Wayne Parnell/Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagsio Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Zimbabwe could look to stick with the same team. They have played all their matches so far at Hobart.

Zimbabwe: 1. Regis Chakabva (wk), 2. Craig Ervine (c), 3. Wessly Madhevere, 4. Sean Williams, 5. Sikandar Raza, 6. Milton Shumba, 7. Ryan Burl, 8. Luke Jongwe, 9. Tendai Chatara, 10. Richard Ngarava, 11. Blessing Muzarabani

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

South Africa:

• Quinton de Kock is averaging just 22.77 in 10 T20Is this year. But, he found form in his last two T20Is, with scores of 69* and 68 against India.
• Rilee Rossouw in all T20s this year: 39 matches, 1,199 runs, avg. 39.97, SR 176.84. He smashed a memorable 100* in his last T20I (vs India), followed by 54* in the warm up vs New Zealand.
• Aiden Markram is a key player for South Africa in this World Cup. 2022 has been his best year in T20s; he has scored 573 runs in 20 innings at an average of 47.75 and strike rate of 146.92.
• David Miller when chasing in T20s in 2022: 23 inns, 633 runs, avg. 70.33, SR 153.64. Like Rossouw, Miller also scored a recent century against India.
• Kagiso Rabada should enjoy these conditions. The seamer is striking at a high 38.4 deliveries per wicket in T20Is this year (five wickets in nine games). This is an opportunity to improve on those numbers.
• Anrich Nortje will test Zimbabwe with his sheer pace. He is conceding a high 9.65 runs per over in 13 T20s this year, but his economy of 6.15 last year shows he can bowl economically with wicket-taking potential.

Zimbabwe:

• Sikandar Raza is key to Zimbabwe’s hopes. He belted 136 runs in round one at an average of 45.33 and strike rate of 172.15, and took five wickets.
• In 18 T20Is this year, Raza has scored 652 runs at an average of 38.4 and strike rate of 156.00. He has also taken 20 scalps at an economy of 5.88.
• Craig Ervine is coming off a half-century in Zimbabwe’s last game against Scotland. His experience will be key.
• Blessing Muzarabani has slotted straight back into the attack, with wicket-taking effect. He has taken six wickets in three matches in this World Cup at an average of 15.83 and economy of 7.91.
• Richard Ngarava will be key against Quinton de Kock. The SA opener has struggled against left-arm seam in T20Is this year: 27 balls, 28 runs, three dismissals.
• Tendai Chatara has shaped the new ball beautifully in this tournament. He can test Temba Bavuma and the Proteas’ left-handers upfront. In fact, he is Zimbabwe’s second-highest wicket-taker this year, with 17 in 13 matches at an average of 17.35 and strike rate of 17.7.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 5, South Africa 5, Zimbabwe 0.
• The last time these two nations met in a T20I in 2018. The Proteas won that two-match series 2-0.
• Luke Jongwe needs two for 50 T20I wickets.

Bellerive Oval Hobart Pitch Report and Weather

The weather is a concern in this match. According to bom.gov.au, there is a 90% chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. However, the positive is that a relatively low amount of 2-5mm is forecast, which means there could be a result.

The average first innings score at Hobart in this World Cup is 152.71. The chasing team has won four of the past five matches on this ground, with Ireland (150/1 vs West Indies) and Sri Lanka (133/1 vs Ireland) cruising to victories. Runs have often been tough to score upfront, so a good start with the bat is key.

SA vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 23 October 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

• Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock
• Batsmen: Rilee Rossouw
• All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

T20 World Cup 2022 Match 18: SA vs ZIM Match Prediction – Who will win?

Weather permitting, South Africa should win this match.