Harare Bolts vs Joburg Bangla Tigers, ZAT10, Today Match Prediction 27 September 2024

HB vs JBT Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Harare Bolts will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Joburg Bangla Tigers in the 21st match of the Zim Afro T-10 2024 played at Friday.

After ing four victories on the bounce, Harare Bolts became the first team to qualify for the playoffs of the competition. Skipper Dasun Shanaka will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this final round-robin match.

On the other hand, Joburg Bangla Tigers became the second side to make to the playoffs after their dominant 37-run win over Bulawayo Bravo Jaguars. Skipper Sikandar Raza will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways.

Earlier this week, Harare Bolts ed a four-wicket win over Joburg Bangla Tigers.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Harare Bolts Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Janishka Perera, captain Dasun Shanaka, George Munsey, wicket-keeper Lahiru Milantha and James Neesham to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, George Munsey was the standout performer with the bat for Harare Bolts and finished the innings with the top-score of 100 not out off just 38 balls with the help of three fours and ten sixes.Besides Munsey, Janishka Perera scored 24 runs off 16 balls with the help of four boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Richard Gleeson, Shehan Jayasuriya, Aftab Alam, Brandon Mavuta, and Dasun Shanaka to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Richard Gleeson was the pick of the bowlers for Harare Bolts and claimed 2 for 2 in one over.

Harare Bolts Predicted Playing XI:

Dasun Shanaka (captain),Lahiru Milantha (wk) Janishka Perera, George Munsey, James Neesham ,Shehan Jayasuriya, Aftab Alam, Brandon Mavuta, Arinesto Vezha, Richard Gleeson

Joburg Bangla Tigers Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of wicket-keeper Mohammad Shahzad, Hazratullah Zazai, Kusal Perera, captain Sikandar Raza, and Charith Asalanka to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Sikandar Raza showcased excellent form with the bat for Joburg Bangla Tigers and finished the innings with the top-score of 51 runs off 21 balls with the help of three boundaries and five sixes. He was well ed by Hazratullah Zazai, who scored 49 not out off 29 balls with the help of seven fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Luke Wood, Karim Janat, George Linde, Tinashe Muchawaya and Sikandar Raza to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-spinner George Linde was the pick of the bowlers for Joburg Bangla Tigers and claimed 3 for 9 in two overs. Besides Linde, Adam Milne, and Karim Janat bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Joburg Bangla Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Kusal Perera, Sikandar Raza (c), Charith Asalanka, George Linde, Karim Janat, Antum Naqvi, Tashinga Musekiwa/Adam Milne, Tinashe Muchawaya, Luke Wood

Weather Conditions

With clear skies forecast for day-night match, the wicket prepared for the game will favor the batting units. The bowlers will need to execute their plans to get rewards in this fixture.

HB vs JBT Pitch Report

Harare Sports Club, Harare is going to host the 21st match of the Zim Afro T-10 2024 played between Harare Bolts and Joburg Bangla Tigers.

Harare Bolts will take heart from the fact that they have won their last four matches played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Harare Bolts have been a great venue for batting first, four matches out of the last played in Zim Afro T-10 have been won by side batting first. Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board.