The match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024 are coming thick and fast as Zimbabwe and Seychelles will face each. Zimbabwe will come in as heavy favorites, while Seychelles aim to create an upset on the big stage. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the encounter.
Match Details
- Match: Zimbabwe vs Seychelles
- Venue: Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
- Date & Time: Saturday, 19th October, 3:30 PM
- Series: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024
T20 Rankings
- Zimbabwe: 12th
- Seychelles: 82nd
Zimbabwe sits comfortably in 12th place in the ICC T20 rankings, making them the clear favorites. Seychelles, ranked 82nd, will need to pull off a miracle to match Zimbabwe’s quality.
Zimbabwe vs Seychelles: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 0
- Zimbabwe Wins: 0
- Seychelles Wins: 0
This will be the first T20 match between Zimbabwe and Seychelles. Both teams will try to start off their head-to-head rivalry with a win.
Recent Form
- Seychelles:
- L, L, NR, L, L
- Zimbabwe:
- W, L, L, L, L
Squads
Zimbabwe Squad
- Dion Myers
- Wessly Madhevere
- Brian Bennett
- Ryan Burl
- Sikandar Raza (C)
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Clive Madande (WK)
- Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK)
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Brandon Mavuta
- Richard Ngarava
- Tinotenda Maposa
- Trevor Gwandu
- Wellington Masakadza
Seychelles Squad
- Manikandan Mariyappan
- Mazharul Islam
- Stephen Madusanka
- Thiwanka Rajapaksha
- Tim Horpinitch
- Harsha Madhushanka Gamaethige
- Jobayer Hossen
- Rajaram Naidoo
- Rashen De Silva
- Shanmuga Sundram Mohan (WK)
- Hirani Harji
- Nagarajan Gnanapragasam (C)
- Samarathunga Rukmal
- Shohal Rana
Key Players to Watch
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe):
Raza’s all-round abilities will be key to Zimbabwe’s success. With the bat, ball, and in the field, he can turn the game at any moment. - Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe):
The pace spearhead will be essential to Zimbabwe’s bowling attack, especially on Nairobi’s pace-friendly pitch. - Nagarajan Gnanapragasam (Seychelles):
The Seychelles captain will need to lead from the front if his side is to make a dent against Zimbabwe. - Samarathunga Rukmal (Seychelles):
An experienced all-rounder, Rukmal will be relied upon to provide stability with both bat and ball.
Zimbabwe vs Seychelles Predictions
Zimbabwe’s superior ranking and squad depth make them the clear favorites. Seychelles will have to play out of their skins to challenge the Zimbabwean side. Expect Zimbabwe to dominate both batting and bowling, given the gulf in experience and talent between the two teams.
Prediction: Zimbabwe to win comfortably.
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