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The much-awaited Zim Afro T10 2023 is all set to kickstart with Harare Hurricanes (HH) squaring off against Bulawayo Braves (BB) in the opening match of the inaugural event at Harare Sports Club on Friday (July 21).
It is worth mentioning that the star-studded squad of both teams features many prominent players from around the world that will be seen in action throughout the Zim Afro T10 2023.
Speaking of the HH, the team has two power-hitting openers in the form of Evin Lewis and Robin Uthappa. Meanwhile, the side’s middle order consists of world-cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, dynamic Mohammad Nabi and Irfan Pathan. Among bowlers, Duan Jansen and Chris Mpofu are a few eminent names in the Harare-based side.
On the other hand, BB’s top order consists of Joylord Gumbie, Ben McDermott, Beau Webster, and Ashton Turner, with Sikandar Raza, Innocent Kaia in the middle order and Taskin Ahmed, Tymal Mills, Mujeeb Ur Rahman as some main bowlers in the bowling attack.
Pitch report:
The track at the Harare Sports Club favours the batters more as compared to bowlers. The ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, spinners are also expected to become influential as the game progresses.
Probable XI:
Harare Hurricanes: Evin Lewis, Robin Uthappa (wk), Khalid Shah, Eoin Morgan, Mohammad Nabi, Regis Chakabva, Irfan Pathan, Duan Jansen, Chris Mpofu, Luke Jongwe, Brandon Mavuta
Bulawayo Braves: Joylord Gumbie, Ben McDermott (wk), Timycen Maruma, Beau Webster, Ashton Turner, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Taskin Ahmed, Tymal Mills, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa, Ben McDermott
- Batters: Eoin Morgan, Evin Lewis (vc), Ashton Turner
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl
- Bowlers: Duan Jansen, Tymal Mills, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- HH wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 15-25
- BB total: 90-100
Case 2:
- BB wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 20-30
- HH total: 100-110
Team bowling first to win the contest.
