Zim-Afro T10 2023, Match 3 | JBL vs BB, Cricket Fantasy Tips and Predictions - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams
In the inaugural edition of the Zim-Afro T10 League, Joburg Buffaloes (JBL) will take on Bulawayo Braves (BB) in match number 3 of the tournament. The encounter is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe at 10:30 PM IST.
However, before the game goes live, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
Joburg Buffaloes (JBL) will most likely be captained by Indian star cricketer Yusuf Pathan. However, Mushfiqur Rahim, Will Smeed, Noor Ahman, Ravi Bhopara and Mahamed Hafeez will be pillars of the team.
On the other hand, Bulawayo Braves (BB) will likely be led by Sikander Raza and Thisara Perera, Ben McDermott and Tymal Mills will be the top picks to watch out for from their representative side.
JBL vs BB, Must Picks
Joburg Buffaloes
Tom Banton
- T20 Record: 2634 runs in 114 matches
Will Smeed
- T20 Record: 2069 runs in 76 matches
Bulawayo Braves
Tymal Mills
- T20 Record: 216 wickets in 184 matches
Sikandar Raza
- T20 Record: 3485 runs and 90 wickets in 179 matches
JBL vs BB, Risky Picks
Joburg Buffaloes
Mohammad Hafeez
- T20 Record: 7946 runs and 202 in 374 matches
Bulawayo Braves
Kobe Herft
- T20 Record: 9 runs in 1 innings
JBL vs BB, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices
Sikandar Raza (BB)
Reasons
- Sikandar Raza's all-round performance has been beneficial for his team and will be eyeing a good start to the tournament.
- He can be backed as the top batter from Bulawayo Braves, scored 3485 runs and picked up 90 wickets.
Ravi Bopara (JBL)
Reasons
- Ravi Bopara is a handy all-rounder for short cricket format. He is someone with plenty of experience.
- He is a regular member of England's domestic competitions. In last competition he scored 408 runs with the bat and picked 8 wickets in 13 games.
Will Smeed (JBL)
Reasons
- Will Smeed, this dangerous batsmen played some spectacular innings in recently concluded Vitality T20 Blast 2023.
- He scored 523 runs in 17 innings for Somerset which help them to became 2023's title-holder.
JBL vs BB, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott, Tom Banton
Batters: Will Smeed, Ashton Turner,
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Thisara Perera, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Hafiz
Bowlers: Tymal Mills, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed
JBL: 5 Players, BB: 6 Players
JBL vs BB, Team for Winner takes all/Grand League Contests
Wicketkeeper: Ben McDermott, Tom Banton
Batters: Will Smeed, Ashton Turner, Yusuf Pathan
JBL: 6 Players, BB: 5 Players
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