The third and the last Women’s ODI of the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will be played on 15 November, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Bangladesh have already claimed the series by winning the opening two games easily, and will be looking to complete the clean sweep.
After being outclassed in the series opener, Zimbabwe had to win the second match two days ago to keep the series alive. They opted to bat after winning the toss, but kept losing wickets regularly until they were bowled out for 121 in 46.4 overs. Nyasha Gwanzura and Modester Mupachikwa impressed with bat, but the rest failed to cross 15.
The Bangladesh bowlers, led by Jahanara Alam, had wrapped Zimbabwe up for 48 in the first match. They carried the momentum, going for less than three and a half an over in the second match as well.
It was a straightforward chase for Bangladesh, courtesy an unbroken 115-run second-wicket stand between Murshida Khatun and Fargana Hoque. They both notched fifiies, and will be looking to star with bat again.
Zimbabwe are unlikely to pull one back, especially in the absence of their key all-rounder Josephine Nkomo. Mary-Anne Musonda disappointed the most, and will hope to finish things off on a high note.
Likely XIs
Zimbabwe: Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Sharne Mayers, Ashley Ndiraya, Christabel Chatonzwa, Loren Tshuma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Precious Marange, Esther Mbofana, Audrey Mazvishaya, Francisca Chipare.
Bangladesh: Fahima Khatun (c), Nuzhat Tasnia (wk), Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Salma Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Back Bangladesh. Include all their bowlers.
- Make Alam and Akter captain and vice-captain respectively.
- Among wicket-keepers, pick Mupachikwa ahead of Tasnia.
Fantasy XI
Mary-Anne Musonda, Modester Mupachikwa, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Ashley Ndiraya, Precious Marange, Salma Khatun, Jahanara Alam (c), Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter (vc), Salma Khatun.