Match Preview
ZIM- A SA-A After being blasted in the first two matches, Zimbabwe–A won the third match of the series by 22 runs (D/L method) to keep the series alive. To tie the series at 2-2, they must win the fourth and final match.In the third match, South Africa-A rested some of its key players, which was one of the reasons for their loss. They scored more than 300 runs in the first two matches but were unable to do so in the third, which proved to be the deciding factor. They are still the favourites to win the series, but Zimbabwe-A will not be taken lightly.
Match Details:
Zimbabwe-A vs South Africa-A, 4th Unofficial ODI
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date & Time: June 4th at 1:00 PM IST and 9:30 AM local time
Live Streaming: Zimbabwe Cricket Youtube channel
ZIM- A SA-A Pitch Report:
It’s an excellent batting wicket and we witnessed huge scores in the first two matches of the series. The batters just need to play out initial overs and later it will be very difficult to dismiss them once they got settled.
Probable Playing XIs for ZIM-A vs SA-A:
Zimbabwe-A
Brian Chari, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Chamu Chibhabha, Dion Myers, Roy Kaia, Milton Shumba, Luke Jongwe, Tapiwa Mufudza, Tendai Chatara (c), Victor Nyauchi, Ainsley Ndlovu
South Africa-A
Janneman Malan, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza (c), Theunis de Bruyn, Tony de Zorzi / Senuran Muthusamy, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Glenton Stuurman, Lutho Sipamla
Top Picks for ZIM-A vs SA-A Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Zimbabwe-A
Dion Myers has scored 2 half-centuries in this tournament. He missed out on the well-deserving century in the first game by just 4 runs. Overall in this series, he has mustered 170 runs at an average of 56.66 and picked up 4 wickets as well.
Chamu Chibhabha was the top scorer for Zimbabwe A in the last game, where he scored unbeaten 85 runs from 103 deliveries. Overall in this series, he has notched up 122 runs at an average of 61.
Top Picks – South Africa-A
Ryan Rickelton played exceptionally well in the 2nd match of the series, scoring 169 runs from 150 balls which comprised 15 fours and 3 maximums. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 184 runs at an average of 61.33.
Reeza Hendricks is an excellent batter. He is a floater and can be used according to the team’s needs. In 3 matches, he has scored 121 runs at an average of 40.33, with the highest score of 52.
Dream Team Prediction ZIM- A SA-A
