• Match: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 4th T20I Match, Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 2024
• Date and Time: May 10, 12:00 pm GMT / 05:30 pm IST / 06:00 pm local
• Venue: Shere-E-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Bangladesh has exhibited remarkable prowess in the series, clinching victory in successive matches. Their impressive performance in both batting and bowling has positioned them for a possible clean sweep with five consecutive wins.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe’s performance has been average, albeit showing signs of improvement in the recent match. Despite boasting a decent squad, they must seize opportunities, especially after taking a wicket or restricting a batsman, to boost their chances of success.

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

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande (wk), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.

Who will win the toss? – Bangladesh
Who will win the match? – Bangladesh

Captain: Mohammad Saifuddin
Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza

Litton Das, Clive Madande, Craig Ervine, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Brian Bennett, Shakib al Hasan, Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Blessing Muzarabani.

In each of the three matches of the series, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first. They effectively chased the target in the initial two matches, whereas in the third match, Zimbabwe fell short of the chase by a mere 8 runs. Hence, based on this pattern, it is probable that the toss winner will prefer to field first in the upcoming match.

Shere Bangla Stadium is well-known for its bowler-friendly pitch, posing challenges for batsmen to accumulate significant runs. Batsmen usually need to exercise patience and settle before aiming for big hits. The average innings score at this venue typically ranges around 135 runs. Fast bowlers are anticipated to excel early in the game, securing wickets, while spinners are expected to make an impact during the latter stages of the innings, further intensifying the dynamics of the match.

The weather forecast for Dhaka on Friday suggests a high probability of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C, with the potential for precipitation to influence the match dynamics.

• Venue:  Shere-E-Bangla National Stadium
• City:  Dhaka
• Capacity:  25, 000
• Ends: Ispahani End, Aqua Paints End
• Hosts to:  Football