JBL vs DB, ZIM-Afro T10 2023 | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
Tom Banton will be in action for Joburg Buffaloes. [Twitter]
The Joburg Buffaloes will lock horns against Durban Qalandars in Match 13 of the ongoing Zimbabwe Afro T10 2023 on Tuesday, July 25. The anticipated encounter clash will take place at the iconic Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Team Previews
Joburg Buffaloes
Joburg Buffaloes had a great start to their tournament with a win but have fallen out of the track since and lost three games in the trot. As a result they are currently placed at the bottom of the table with only one win out of the four games they have played.
This is the second time Buffaloes will be facing the Qalandars after falling short against them in their very second league match earlier in the tournament. They will be looking to make things equal this time and come back into winning ways before it's too late.
Durban Qalandars
On the other hand, Durban Qalandars had a great start to their campaign as well, having won each of their first two games. However, they have witnessed a dip in their form as they lost two of their last three games, including the defeat against Cape Town in their last match.
Even though they are sitting at second place in the league standings, Craig Ervine’s men will be keen to sustain their consistent run and come back into winning ways. They will be eyeing another win over the Buffaloes and get themselves back at the top of the points table.
Match Details
Date & Time: July 25, 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Jio Cinema and Sports 18.
Pitch Report
The nature of the pitch at the venue for this match has shown contrasting behaviors throughout the tournaments. Overall, a balanced deck which does not change much throughout the twenty overs. Both seamers and spinners have found assistance from the surface while batters enjoy batting throughout. The team winning the toss should bowl first. The first innings total is expected to be around 95.
Probable Playing XIs
Joburg Buffaloes: Tom Banton (wk), Milton Shumba, Will Smeed, Yusuf Pathan, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Hafeez (c), Wesley Madhevere, Noor Ahmed, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Usman Shinwari.
Probable Substitute: Matthew Campbell.
Durban Qalandars: Hazratullah Zazai, Tim Seifert (wk), Andre Fletcher, Asif Ali, Nick Welch, George Linde, Brad Evans, Craig Ervine (c), Mohammad Amir, Tendai Chatara, Daryn Dupavillon.
Probable Substitute: Tayyab Abbas
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Tom Banton, Tim Seifert
Batters: Hazratullah Zazai
All-Rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Ravi Bopara Brad Evans, George Linde
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Wellington Masakadza, Mohammad Amir, Tendai Chatara
Captain: Mohammad Hafeez
Vice Captain: Tim Seifert
Prediction
Considering the current form of both the teams and the on paper playing XI, Durban Qalandars should win this game against Joburg Buffaloes.
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