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Durban Qalandars (DB) will battle against Joburg Buffaloes (JBL) in the fifth match of the Zim Afro T10 2023 at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday (July 22). DB and JBL won their opening games against Cape Town Samp Army (CTSA) and Bulawayo Braves (BB), respectively.
Speaking of the previous matches of the two teams, Tim Seifert (49) and Hazratullah Zazai (38) shined for Qalandars in their victory over CTSA. Among bowlers, Azmatullah Omarzai and George Linde claimed two wickets each for DB. On the other hand, Mohammad Hafeez was the standout performer for JBL in their win against BB. The all-rounder bagged a sensational six-fer for four runs in his two overs with, Mushfiqur Rahim hammering 46 runs off 23 balls in the first innings.
Starting their campaigns on a winning note, both DB and JBL will now look to carry the momentum in the upcoming matches as well.
Pitch report:
The Harare Sports Club track is inclined to give batters an advantage. However, spinners are also expected to gain greater influence as the game progresses. The team winning the toss will look to bat first at the venue.
Probable playing XI:
Durban Qalandars: Hazratullah Zazai, Andre Fletcher, Craig Ervine (c), Nick Welch, Asif Ali, Tim Seifert (wk), George Linde, Brad Evans, Azmatullah Omarzai, Owen Muzondo, Daryn Dupavillon
Joburg Buffaloes: Will Smeed, Tom Banton, Mohammad Hafeez (c), Ravi Bopara, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Delano Potgieter, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere, Blessing Muzarabani, Junior Dala, Victor Nyauchi
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Banton, Tim Seifert (vc), Mushfiqur Rahim
- Batters: Craig Ervine, Will Smeed, Asif Ali, Hazratullah Zazai
- All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez (c), Brad Evans, Ravi Bopara
- Bowlers: Wellington Masakadza
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- DB wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 30-35
- DB total: 110-120
Case 2:
- JBL wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 20-30
- JBL total: 100-110
Team batting first to win the contest.
