On Monday, the two African nations will square off in the second match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. While South Africa's campaign begins with this match, Zimbabwe clinched their maiden qualification in the second round of the T20I world cup this year, and this will be their first Super 12 match.
Overview:
South Africa enters this competition as one of the favourites due to the strength and calibre of their entire squad. The Proteas performed well against India prior to the World Cup and will look to carry that energy into their match against Australia. David Miller has developed as one of the world's top finishers and completes an outstanding batting order. South Africa also have a multifaceted bowling arsenal with a dominant pace battery and some quality spinners.
Zimbabwe has been a pleasant surprise in this T20 World Cup and has performed exceptionally well to advance to the Super 12 level. Sikandar Raza, the team's top all-rounder, has been one of the greatest players in the tournament thus far. They have some dynamic bowlers who could aid Zimbabwe in pulling off some World Cup upsets.
Predicted 11:
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
Zimbabwe:
Craig Ervine (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Sean Williams, Wessley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Richard Ngarva, Blessing Muzarabani
Weather and Pitch Report:
As this is a night match, the temperature should be low, with no signs of rain.
Typically, the pitch at Bellerive Oval has been ideal for batting. In 32 of the 39 T20 matches played at this venue, teams that batted first scored more than 150 runs. In Hobart, both teams that bat first and second have been successful.
The team that wins the toss should choose to bat first.
Match Details:
Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart
Date: Monday, 24th October
Time: 7 pm Local time, 1:30 pm IST
Interesting Facts:
1. South Africa have faced Zimbabwe 5 times in the past, with South Africa winning every time
2. Temba Bavuma is 35 runs short of completing 600 runs in T20I
3. Sikandar Raza is just 24 runs short of completing 1200 runs in T20I
4. Lungi Ngidi is just 1 wicket short of taking 50 T20I wickets
5. Luke Jongwe is just 2 wicket short of taking 50 T20I wickets
Dream 11 Team:
