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Zimbabwe vs UAE 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction. ZIM vs UAE 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction
In a series hoping the world’s eyes will take a glance, a terribly one-sided opening ODI does those hopes no favours.
Zimbabwe, who lost to UAE in heartbreaking fashion last year, barely raised a sweat in thumping the tourists. It was their first ODI win in their last 14, bringing the winning feeling back in what’s been a tough year. The bowling attack is now primed to give Zimbabwe an unlosable 2-0 lead in this four-match series. Will they back up a win with another?
The start to their first ever bilateral ODI series vs a Full Member was supposed to be a happy day for UAE. Instead, it was a tough day out, shot out for just 110 after being sent in to bat. Mohammad Rizwan’s men will be keen to bounce back, and to do so, they need to hold their own with the bat. Can they bounce back against the odds to level the series?
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Key to a Zimbabwe win
Kyle Jarvis and Tendai Chatara were always going to be a threat to UAE’s batsmen. The threat proved too much for UAE to handle, with man of the match Chatara executing excellent lines and lengths to leave UAE in tatters. He and Jarvis will be key again at the top, making inroads into the UAE top order that can be too difficult to come back from. With Zimbabwe possessing a battery of spinners, they can put the squeeze on a UAE middle order looking to recover.
Also, what task will face Zimbabwe’s batsmen? The form of Solomon Mire since his excellent T20I Tri-Series campaign vs Pakistan and Australia last year has been poor, which is something Zimbabwe want rectified. With Regis Chakabva and Craig Ervine solid, Zimbabwe will be keen for a solid start, which the likes of Sean Williams, Timycen Maruma and Sikandar Raza can build on. A strong batting performance might be too much for UAE to cope with.
Key to a UAE win
It is no secret that UAE must improve their batting. They struggled up top against Zimbabwe’s opening bowlers, often stuck on the crease. In the second ODI, UAE’s batsmen need to focus on better footwork, knowing that a steady start is fine with a middle order capable of increasing the run rate. Ashfaq Ahmed needs to find the form from the tour game, with Roshan Mustafa and Shaiman Anwar to deliver as key players. Can UAE set a good platform for its middle order, with Muhammed Boota showing he can hold the bat down the order?
Also, UAE’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Naveed, showed they can give Zimbabwe problems in last year’s win. If they bowl first, UAE need early wickets to put pressure on the yet to be tested Zimbabwe middle order. The same applies if they bowl second, but need an adequate total to defend. Will they find some movement? Can UAE spring a surprise?
Possible Playing 11
Zimbabwe could stick with the same team after a win.
Zimbabwe Possible XI: 1. Solomon Mire, 2. Regis Chakabva (wk), 3. Craig Ervine, 4. Sean Williams, 5. Timycen Maruma, 6. Sikandar Raza, 7. Peter Moor (c), 8. Brendon Mavuta, 9. Donald Tiripano, 10. Kyle Jarvis, 11. Tendai Chatara
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It would be harsh for UAE team management to drop any of their players after one game.
UAE: 1. Ashfaq Ahmed, 2. Rohan Mustafa, 3. Ghulam Shabber (wk), 4. Chriag Suri, 5. Shaiman Anwar, 6. Muhammad Usman, 7. Mohammad Boota, 8. Imran Haider, 9. Mohammad Naveed (c), 10. Sultan Ahmed, 11. Qadeer Ahmed
Dream11 Prediction
Key note: 250 has been crossed only three times in the last 11 first innings at Harare Sports Club.
If Zimbabwe bat first:
If UAE bat first:
Stats and Facts
- Craig Ervine scored a half century in the last game. Before that, he had scored four half centuries in his last five innings the Zimbabwe T20 competition. Also, his last three List A innings for Tuskers saw 310 runs for one dismissal.
- Zimbabwe’s win on Wednesday was their first ODI win in their last 14.
- UAE’s Shaiman Anwar has over 1,000 runs in ODIs.
Match Prediction
I expect UAE to be more competitive with their first game out of the way. However, Zimbabwe look to have too much in the tank for them at the moment.
Zimbabwe to win and make it 2-0.
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Zimbabwe vs UAE 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction. ZIM vs UAE 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Prediction
