BAN vs ZIM: 5th T20I Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

BAN vs ZIM, T20I Series: Dream11 predictions for the 5th T20I [X]

After a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series Bangladesh are set to square off against Zimbabwe in a dead rubber in the Sher E Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. This will be their last encounter before a three-match T20I series against the United States and is slated to begin at 9:30 AM IST on May 12. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Stats

The two sides have squared off against one another 25 times in T20Is and the Tigers have had the edge with 18 wins. The Chevrons have won seven games so far.

BAN vs ZIM Pitch Report

The surface at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka is not an easy-going surface for the batsmen. Its important to capitalise on the hardness of the new ball as the spinners get sharp turn in the later stages. Also, the pacers with good slower ones could be clinical with the ball. 

Sher E Bangla Stadium, Dhaka Ground Stats

Matches: 62
Matches won batting first: 31
Matches won batting second: 31
Average first innings score: 142
Average runs/wicket: 20.80
Highest total recorded: 211/4 by Bangladesh vs West Indies, 2018
Lowest total recorded: 60 by New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 2021

Fantasy value from pitch report

• The finger spinners will get good grip off the strip and may trouble the batters.
• The batters who face the powerplay phase will find to easy to score runs.
• One can rely on middle order batters who are good against spin.BAN vs ZIM Fantasy Cricket Tips

BAN vs ZIM Fantasy Cricket Tips

Bangladesh Heavy Fantasy XI

Bangladesh will rely heavily on their spinners - Mahedi Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan and Tanvir Islam to control the maximum overs of the bowling phase. They have a formidable batting line-up with Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar forming an attacking pair at the top of the order.

Zimbabwe Heavy Fantasy XI

The likes of Johnathan Campbell and Brian Bennett have to convert their totals but it is also important for their experienced campaigners to find form. The bowling has lacked lustre but a lot will depend on Blessing Muzarabani, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande and Richard Ngarava.

BAN vs ZIM Winner Prediction

Bangladesh are the favourites to win the contest and should earn a whitewash as Zimbabwe are yet to find their footing in Bangladesh soil.

BAN vs ZIM Top Player Picks

Tanzid Hasan (BAN): The young gun has been influential at the top of the order with the bat and has often capitalised on the field restrictions. He is the top run-getter in the ongoing bilateral series with 158 runs from four innings at an average of 52.67 and strike rate of 126.40.

Towhid Hridoy (BAN): The middle-order batter has been reliable in the middle order for the home side and is the second-highest run-getter in the ensuing series. Towhid Hridoy has an even better average than Tanzid, with the numbers reading 69.50. 

Johnathan Campbell (ZIM): The lower-middle order batter has scored 97 runs from three innings with an average of 32.30 and a strike rate of 159.02. Campbell has failed to convert his starts but has looked confident against spin. 

Brian Bennett (ZIM): The all-rounder has the ability to win matches with both bat and ball but his performances haven't quite reflected in a similar way. However, Bennett sounded decent in the middle order with the bat in a couple of games and will be eyeing to make a mark in the series. 

BAN vs ZIM Differential Picks

Wellington Masakadza (ZIM): The all-rounder can benefit from the wicket while bowling, and slow left-arm orthodox spinners perform well in Dhaka. Wellington will be looking to make an impression with the ball, despite his cameo appearances deeper down the order.

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): The left-arm pacer has been in terrific form during the IPL 2024 and continued it during the fourth T20I against the Chevrons. He has a deceptive cutter and tends to vary his length accordingly to outsmart the opposition.

BAN vs ZIM Fantasy Expert Advice

A fantasy team combination of 1-3-4-3 or 1-3-3-4 could be a formidable option to earn plenty of fantasy points.

BAN vs ZIM Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Litton Das
Batters: Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Brian Bennett
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Wellington Masakadza
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Captain: Mustafizur Rahman
Vice-captain: Mahedi Hasan

Bangladesh: 8 Players; Zimbabwe: 3 Players

BAN vs ZIM for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Clive Madande
Batters: Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Johnathan Campbell
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-captain: Tanzid Hasan

Bangladesh: 8 Players; Zimbabwe: 3 Players