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BAN vs ZIM, 4th T20I: Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report, Dhaka Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2024

May 9, 2024

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are preparing for the upcoming fourth T20 International (T20I) in their highly-anticipated 5-match series, scheduled to unfold at the prestigious Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

Under Najmul Hossain Shanto‘s captaincy, Bangladesh has taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the 5-match series, while Sikandar Raza‘s Zimbabwe are striving to win this match purely out of pride.

T20 Stats and Records at Shere Bangla National Stadium:

Total Matches: 73
Matches won batting first: 35
Matches won bowling first: 38
Average 1st innings score: 139
Average 2nd innings score: 120
Highest total recorded: 211/4 (20 Ov) by Bangladesh vs West Indies
Lowest total recorded: 60/10 (16.5 Ov) by New Zealand vs Bangladesh
Highest score chased: 194/4 (16.4 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Lowest score defended: 85/10 (19.5 Ov) by South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch report

This arena strikes a perfect balance, offering a conducive environment for both bowling and batting skills. Its pitches maintain a moderate pace, providing favourable conditions for spinners who consistently find ample support. As a result, spin bowlers thrive in this setting, often surpassing their fast-paced counterparts and securing a considerable number of wickets. Spectators are treated to mesmerizing displays of spin bowling dominance during matches held at this location.

Dhaka Weather Forecast:

The weather outlook hints at less-than-ideal conditions for the thrilling Bangladesh-Zimbabwe match, with a notable 60% chance of rain in Dhaka. Nevertheless, temperatures are expected to stay pleasant at around 31 degrees Celsius, accompanied by 73% humidity. Additionally, a mild breeze of roughly 11 kmph is anticipated.

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BAN vs ZIM 2024, 4th T20I – Probable Playing XI:

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

Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Campbell, Sikandar Raza (c), Clive Madande (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza