BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022
BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh’s predicted playing XI for 3rd match
Bangladesh have leveled the BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022 after winning the second match by 7 wickets on Sunday. The third match will be held on Tuesday at the Harare Sports Club, and the contest will start at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). There is bad news for Bangladesh's campaign as wicket-keeper batter Nurul Hasan Sohan will not be available for the remainder of the Zimbabwe series after sustaining an injury to his left index finger while keeping the second match. Mahmudullah Riyad has been included in the T20 squad for the final match. However, Riyad will not be captaining the side, confirmed by BCB. All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain will be leading the Bangladesh team in the series-finale contest. Let’s take a look at the players who could make the playing XI for Bangladesh's team in the 3rd match of Bangladesh-Zimbabwe twenty20 series 2022.
Bangladesh’s probable playing XI for the 3rd T20I of BAN vs ZIM Series 2022
Team Tigers is likely to make a couple of changes to the playing XI for the third match against Zimbabwe. One change is set to happen following Nurul Hasan Sohan's exclusion from the tour due to a finger injury. The team management may also include one additional spinner in the team given the fact that Zimbabwe struggled against the spinners in the second match. Here is the Bangladesh playing XI that could feature in the third T20I against Zimbabwe.
Litton Das
Litton has been in good touch with the bat, scoring the second-most 88 runs in the series so far with a 169.23 strike rate. He will play the anchor role for the Tigers in the final T20I.
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Parvez Hossain Emon
Parvez Emon has the record for the fastest century in the T20 format among the Bangladeshi players. The left-hander has a bright future ahead of him. He can finally make his international debut for the national side in this match, especially after Munim Shahriar’s continuous failure with the bat.
Anamul Haque
Anamul Haque had a start in both the first and second T20I but couldn’t prolong the innings. Anamul’s strike rate was also disappointing. The right-hand top order is likely to be given another chance to showcase that he has the ability to perform on the international scene.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain played two decent knocks, including an important unbeaten 19*-run in the second contest. Najmul will play in the middle order in the third match.
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Afif Hossain
Afif is a fantastic talent and is currently one of the important middle-order batters in Tigers’ limited-overs side. He will have to play an important role in the third match just like he did in the second match.
Mahmudullah Riyad
Riyad will likely feature in the series-finale contest. His experience and ability to play big shots in the death overs will certainly help Bangladesh in the match.
Mosaddek Hossain (captain)
Captain Mosaddek picked up five wickets in the second match and his performance was the key factor for Bangladesh to level the series. The BCB has given Nurul the duty of leading the team in the third T20I as a reward for his great performance.
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Mahedi Hasan
Mahedi Hasan is an effective all-rounder. He can make important breakthroughs with the ball and can accelerate the run rate with the bat when needed.
Nasum Ahmed
Nasum Ahmed, a left-arm orthodox spinner, has been an integral part of Bangladesh’s T20 setup since last year. He can make the difference in the do-or-die contest on Tuesday as Zimbabwean batters are not well-equipped to face slower bowlers.
Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman is an automatic choice for Bangladesh’s T20 setup. He has picked up three wickets so far in the series but has been pretty expensive. He needs to be disciplined in line and length in order to be economical in the contest.
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Hasan Mahmud
Right-handed medium pacer Hasan Mahmud bowled better than the other two pacers. He was also more economical than both Mustafizur and Shoriful. The team management may include Hasan in the playing XI if two pacers are to play in the match.
Bottom Line
Mahmudullah Riyad’s inclusion in the squad has given confidence to the Bangladeshi players. Though Mahmudullah will not lead the team, he can certainly help Mosaddek with taking decisions in the key moments of the game. Two changes are predicted in Bangladesh’s playing XI for the third match in the BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022. In addition, picking three spinners for the contest could be an ideal decision for the visiting side to put pressure on the home side's batting line-up, who look shaky facing slower bowlers. Bangladesh have found some momentum after winning the second match, so they should feel confident to clinch the series.
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BAN vs ZIM 2022: 5 Bangladeshi players who can capitalize on Zimbabwe series
Bangladesh's fringe players will get a chance to showcase their abilities on the international stage following the BCB’s decision to not include their senior players in the BAN vs ZIM 2022 T20I series. The players will have a great opportunity to impress the selectors by putting on strong performances during the series against Zimbabwe, who will be a much easier opponent. The five Bangladeshi players for whom the upcoming Zimbabwe Twenty20 International series is important are discussed in this article.
5 Bangladesh cricketers for whom the BAN vs ZIM 2022 T20I Series is important
Wicket-keeper batter Nurul Hasan Sohan will lead Bangladesh in place of regular captain Mahmudullah Riyad, who has rested for the series. The BCB selectors also didn’t include Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim in the squad in order to provide the in-form players who have performed well in the domestic competitions a chance to prove their capability on the international stage.
This will be a great opportunity for the called-up players to show their cricketing ability against an international team. There are five cricketers who need to perform exceedingly to find a permanent spot in Bangladesh’s T20I setup.
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Nurul Hasan
T20I Match: 33 | Runs: 271 | HS: 30* | Ave: 12.90 | SR: 111.98
Stand-in captain Nurul Hasan Sohan has been a regular member of Bangladesh’s Twenty20 International setup since last year. Nurul’s recent performances in the domestic white-ball competitions have been pretty impressive. However, he has failed to live up to the expectations for the national side, scoring 193 runs in 21 innings with a strike rate of 107.82. Nurul has made 17 dismissals in 24 matches as a keeper since last year.
Nurul’s position in the Bangladesh T20 squad has not yet been guaranteed. He has to become a better batter in the T20 format if he wants to be a regular member of the team. Besides, Nurul has been named captain of the side for the Zimbabwe series, and this is an added responsibility for him. The right-handed middle order batter has a decent record as a captain on the domestic circuit. If Nurul can flourish both as a captain and as a batter, he can cement his place as a crucial member of the Bangladesh T20 squad.
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Anamul Haque
T20I Match: 16 | Runs: 384 | HS: 58 | Ave: 27.42 | SR: 117.79
Anamul Haque scored three ODI hundreds within his first 20 international matches and was once regarded as one of the shining stars of Bangladesh cricket. However, Anamul lost his place after the World Cup 2015 and had to wait three years to make a return to the Bangladesh national team setup. Anamul couldn’t fulfil his expectations every time he got an opportunity and was finally dropped after an ODI match against Sri Lanka in 2019.
The right-hand top-order batter recently had a brilliant outing in the DPL 2022 and was called-up for the West Indies series for the white-ball formats. Anamul has been included in the squad for the forthcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. The series will be an important opportunity for Anamul to showcase his talent once again on the international scene. If Anamul is given the proper chance and does well with the bat, the selectors could decide to include him in the upcoming two major competitions.
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Munim Shahriar
T20I Match: 3 | Runs: 23 | HS: 17 | Ave: 7.66 | SR: 74.19
Munim Shahriar wowed everyone with his aggressive batting style in the Bangladesh Premier League 2022. Munim made 178 runs in 6 innings with a strike rate of 152.13 in the BPL 2022 and earned a maiden call-up for the Bangladesh national side for the Afghanistan series.
Shahriar has been with the Bangladesh Twenty20 team since then and hasn’t made any big impact with the bat. His 23 T20I runs came in 3 innings with a very disappointing 74.19 strike rate. Munis is a talented top-order batter, but he needs to show his ability on the international stage, otherwise someone else will take his spot. Therefore, the BAN vs ZIM 2022 Twenty20 International series is very crucial for the right-handed batter.
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Hasan Mahmud
Hasan Mahmud is a talented young fast bowler who has the ability to generate a decent amount of pace with the ball. Mahmud made a good impression on the selectors with his pace in the BPL season 7 and was immediately called up for the Zimbabwe series in 2020 and made his international debut.
Hasan Mahmud made his ODI debut against West Indies in January 2021 but lost his place after being hit by multiple injuries. The talented right-hand pacer has been included in the T20I series against Zimbabwe along with the other three regular starters – Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam. Therefore, finding a place in the Bangladesh playing XI will be difficult for him. If Hasan gets a chance, he should capitalize on it to re-establish his place in the Bangladesh team.
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Parvez Hossain Emon
The U19 World Cup winning player, Parvez Hossain Emon, got the limelight after scoring a 42-ball century against Minister Rajshahi for Fortune Barishal in the 2020 Bangabandhu T20 Cup. He was named in Bangladesh’s T20 squad for the Pakistan series in 2021. However, the left-handed, aggressive-minded batter didn’t get a chance to make his senior debut for Bangladesh.
Parvez was named in Bangladesh’s 15-man T20I squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe series. With five top-order batters in the squad, Emon’s chances of finding a place in the team will be difficult. However, Parvez should try to cash in on the opportunity if he finds a place in the playing XI.
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Aftermath
The Bangladesh national team will compete in an international series without one of its four senior players—Mamudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, and Tamim Iqbal—for the first time in many years. This is an obvious sign that veteran national team players are reaching the twilight of their cricketing careers. It's now up to the young, gifted players to take the stage and showcase their talents on the big stage.
The players who will get a chance to participate in the BAN vs ZIM 2022 Twenty20 International series should try to take advantage of the opportunity and impress the BCB selectors. The selectors would consider including them in the Bangladesh Twenty20 teams for the next Asia Cup 2022 as well as the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 if they show strong performances in the series.
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