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BAN vs ZIM, 3rd T20I: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report, Chattogram Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2024

May 7, 2024

Bangladesh are gearing up to take on Zimbabwe in the third T20I of their five-match series scheduled for this Tuesday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

After securing comfortable victories in the initial two matches, Bangladesh seems to be in formidable form. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, faces a critical juncture where winning this match becomes imperative for them to keep their series hopes alive.

T20 Stats and Records at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium:

Total Matches: 29
Matches won batting first: 14
Matches won bowling first: 15
Average 1st innings score: 144
Average 2nd innings score: 124
Highest total recorded: 207/5 (19.2 Ov) by Bangladesh vs Ireland
Lowest total recorded: 39/10 (10.3 Ov) by Netherlands vs Sri Lanka
Highest score chased: 190/4 (19.2 Ov) by England vs Sri Lanka
Lowest score defended: 120/6 (20 Ov) by Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, renowned for its bowler-friendly pitch, poses a challenging proposition for batters. The slow surface makes scoring runs swiftly a daunting task, particularly as the game advances. Nonetheless, these conditions transform into a spinner’s haven, especially during the latter stages of the match.

Chattogram Weather Forecast:

The weather forecast suggests less than ideal conditions for an exciting match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, with a notable 50% chance of rain in Chattogram. Despite this, temperatures are projected to remain comfortable, around 31 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 86%. Moreover, a gentle breeze of approximately 14 kmph is anticipated.

Also READ: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2024, T20I series: Date, Match Time, Venue, Squads, Broadcast and Live Streaming details

BAN vs ZIM 2024, 3rd T20I – Probable Playing XI:

Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain

Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Campbell, Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ainsley Ndlovu