Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s Live Coverage of Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, Super 12, Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Result: Bangladesh beats Zimbabwe by 3 runs: Relief for Bangladesh as they avoid a defeat by just three runs. In what was a last-ball drama, the stumps were erected for the second time after the third umpire ruled a stumping Not Out as the keeper collected the ball in front of the stumps. Muzarabani had two chances to hammer the ball out of the ground but his wild swings couldn’t make contact as Bangladesh survived a scare to pocket two valuable points. The drama at Brisbane comes to an end. Over to Perth for the double-headers. It’s Pakistan vs Netherlands and then the big clash between India and South Africa.
This is crazy! Absolutely crazy scenes as the Bangladesh wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan collected the ball in front of the stumps to whip off the bails and it’s a No Ball. Zimbabwe needs 4 runs in 1 ball. No Ball and Free hit.
ZIM 111/5 after 17 overs: Zimbabwe has managed to drag the game deep with Williams nearing a half-century and they now required 40 off 18 balls. It’s not an impossible task but Williams needs to attack and get the most in the coming couple of overs to give his team a chance to go for the target in the final over. Boundaries the need of the hour for Zimbabwe.
ZIM 95/5 after 15 overs: Ryan Burl and Sean Williams have resisted the Bangladesh attack and have forged a partnership but Bangladesh bowlers have kept a lid on the scoring. The required rate is almost 12 while the current rate is at 6.33 and someone has to a play a blinder of a knock to get Zimbabwe home. Zimbabwe needs 54 in 30 balls.
ZIM 69/5 after 12 overs: The move to bring back Taskin Ahmed has worked and the fast bowler packs off Chakabva to leave Zimbabwe five down. Good length delivery just outside off and Chakabva gets an under edge as Narul Hasan makes no mistake behind the stumps.
ZIM 64/4 after 10 overs: Sean Williams and Regis Chakabva are doing the rebuilding work but Bangladesh is very much in control of the proceedings. In the last five overs, 33 runs are scored for the loss of two wickets and the key for Zimbabwe is to the take the game deep and keep this partnership going.
ZIM 36/4 after 6 overs: Bangladesh is firmly on top and has taken the match under its control as Sikandar Raza falls for a duck, handing Mustafizur his second wicket. Shakib lifted his side with an excellent catch at mid-off and then the lanky pacer had Raza to put Bangladesh in the driver’s seat. It will take a mammoth effort from the rest of the Zimbabwe batsmen to overhaul the target, or even come close to it. Bangladesh bossing at the moment.
BAN 24/2 after 4 overs: Taskin strikes again and this time the Zimbabwe skipper throws his wicket away by chasing a wide one. A full delivery, pitching well outside the off, Ervine chases and gets an outside edge. Zimbabwe two down and that’s a bit of struggle. Bangladesh doing exactly what their bowling coach ordered - pick wickets.
ZIM 12/1 after 2 overs: Taskin Ahmed strikes early ad he removes Madhevere who throws away his wicket. The batsman played a gorgeous shot through the covers to get the run chase underway but then chases a wide delivery only to get a top edge as Mustafizur takes an easy catch at third man. Milton Shumba joins Craig Ervine and Zimbabwe needs to string a partnership.
BAN 150/7 in 20 overs: Bangladesh scored 87 runs in the last 10 overs but the last five overs saw them lose four wickets as Zimbabwe pulled back things. Najmul Shanto was the star of the Bangladesh batting with a solid 55-ball 71, scoring his first international half-century to propel his team to a fighting total. Zimbabwe was poor with their fielding and will look to improve in that area immensely after dropping sitters. But right now, it’s over to their batsmen who will look to overhaul the target.
BAN 127/4 after 17 overs: Sikandar Raza comes back into the attack and removes the dangerous Shanto who falls after smashing a brilliant 55-ball 71 but that’s a timely strike from Zimbabwe’s point of view. The batsman went after a slower delivery only to be caught at the extra cover region. The last five overs, 41 runs have been scored and two wickets have fallen. Zimbabwe pulling things at the death.
BAN 95/3 after 14 overs: When was the last time you saw a left-arm orthodox spinner bowling to a left-hander and dismiss him! Well, Sean Williams has done that and has provided Zimbabwe with an important breakthrough with the wicket of Shakib Al Hasan. Slower through the air, Shakib goes for a booming slog-sweep but gets a top edge as Muzarabani gets underneath the ball and takes an excellent catch. Meanwhile, Najmul Shanto has scored his first international half-century.
BAN 85/2 after 12 overs: The boundaries are coming freely with both Najmul Shanto pressing on the accelerator with Shakib in company at the other end. The last five overs have yielded 46 runs without a wicket and the fifty-run partnership is up between the duo. Zimbabwe needs to apply brakes as the current run rate is over seven per over and it will only swell as Bangladesh with wickets in hand will eye for a flourish at the death. Crucial passage of play.
BAN 59/2 after 9 overs: Spin from both ends with Sikandar Raza and Wesley Madhevere in operation. Shakib is looking a bit rusty and he was almost a goner in the very first ball he faced as his feet were firmly planted at the crease with the bat chasing a delivery close to the off stump. The Bangladesh skipper has managed to get a boundary and is slowly stiching a partnership with Najmul Shanto who seems to have dropped anchor. A wicket here will spice up things.
BAN 32/2 after 6 overs: Blessing Muzarabani has picked his second wicket and that’s a poor shot from Litton Das. A premeditated shot that went completely wrong as Litton tried to play the lap shot against the fast bowler but ended up with a top edge and Chatara takes an excellent catch at the short third man by running to his left. Huge wicket and that brings skipper Shakib Al Hasan to the crease. Zimbabwe will be happy with the two wickets in PowerPlay.
BAN 24/1 after 4 overs: Najmul Shanto has found some rhythm going and is riding on the bounce and pace on offer. The batsman is not going hard at the ball but rather relying on punches down the ground. Litton Das is off the blocks with an excellent drive through the covers as Bangladesh is up and running. Shanto received some medical attention after he suffered a hamstring strain.
BAN 14/1 after 2 overs: Blessing Muzarabani has made an early breakthrough and has got the big wicket of Soumya Sarkar. Muzarabani gets the ball to move away from the batsman and it was a poor shot from Sarkar as he opened the face of the bat and tried to run it down but gets an outside edge as Chakabva takes a simple catch behind the stumps. Litton Das joins Najmul Shanto.
Our Correspondent Shayan Acharya from The Gabba: Zimbabwe fans spot Brad Evans and wave at him. The youngster smiles and waves back at the fans. “Go go Evans. Go for it,” is all I can hear from the stands now. A big, big day for the young gun amid great expectations.
Najmul Shanto and Soumya Sarkar walk out with some intensity and for Zimbabwe, it will be Richard Ngarava steaming in from over the wicket.
The National Anthems are done and dusted and The Gabba is bathing in sunshine. Glorious conditions, reckons Michael Atherton and we are all set for the set. Bangladesh needs to bat well after winning the toss.
Toss: Bangladesh wins toss, opts to bat first against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh Playing XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan(w), Mosaddek Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed
Zimbabwe Playing XI: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva(w), Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani
Team Changes | For Bangladesh, Yasir Ali comes in for Mehidy Hasan | For Zimbabwe, Luke Jongwe sits out for Tendai Chatara
Our Correspondent Shayan Acharya from The Gabba: Bright and sunny Brisbane. Toss in five minutes. Bangladesh fans are turning up slowly and as we speak, Mustafizur Rahman is having a go at the warm-up.
Pitch Report by Michael Atherton and Carlos Brathwaite: It’s a gorgeous afternoon here and conditions absolutely perfect for a T20 game. It’s a sizeable playing arena. There are a few cracks on the surface and you might want to use the dimensions and force the batters to hit square, mix your pace well and the pitch will help you.
Our Correspondent Shayan Acharya from The Gabba: Spotted quite a few Bangladesh fans at the Gabba. Some young guys were singing the late Ayub Bachchu’s iconic ‘Shei Tumi...’ as they walked in. It’s a bright and sunny Sunday and fans are looking forward to some good cricket.
Head to head: Bangladesh 12 - 7 Zimbabwe - Bangladesh has an upper hand when it comes to H2H but given the momentum and confidence Zimbabawe has gained, anything is possible.
We are all set for an important Group B clash and Zimbabwe will be riding high on confidence after stunning Pakistan and throwing all kind of possibiolities.
Match Info: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Super 12 Group 2 match (BAN vs ZIM)
Tournament: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022
Date: Oct 30, 2022, Sunday
Toss Time: 8:00 AM IST
Match Time: 8:30 AM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
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When will Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (BAN vs ZIM) Super 12 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2022 be played?
The Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (BAN vs ZIM) Super 12 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2022 will be played on October 30, 2022, Sunday.
What time will Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (BAN vs ZIM) Super 12 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2022 be played?
The Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (BAN vs ZIM) Super 12 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2022 will start at 8.30 AM IST. The toss will take place at 8:00 AM IST.
Where will Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (BAN vs ZIM) Super 12 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2022 be played?
The Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe (BAN vs ZIM) Super 12 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2022 will be played at The Gabba, Brisbane.
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