Preview:
Zimbabwe XI and South Africa A will take on each other in the 2nd Unofficial ODI on Wednesday. Zimbabwe XI won the first match by 5 runs due to D/L method. South Africa A made 273 runs for the loss of 7 wickets after batting first. Heinrich Klaasen and Andile Phehlukwayo added 136 runs for the 5th wicket after South Africa lost 4 wickets for 94 runs.
In reply, Zimbabwe XI made 266 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 48.5 overs. Captain Sikandar Raza made 59 runs off 50 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the team.
Match Details:
Zimbabwe XI vs South Africa A, 2nd Unofficial ODI
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Date & Time: 27th April, at 12:45 PM IST and 9:15 AM Local Time
ZIM-XI vs SA-A, 2nd Unofficial ODI Pitch Report:
The pitch had something for both the batters and the bowlers in the first game. It might remain similar in this match. The team winning the toss might look to the field as chasing seems an easy job here.
Injury News:
(will be added when there is an update)
ZIM-XI vs SA-A, 2nd Unofficial ODI Probable Playing XIs:
Zimbabwe XI
Kevin Kasuza, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wesley Madhevere, Prince Masvaure, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza (c), Donald Tiripano, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Tanaka Chivanga, Wellington Masakadza, Tendai Chatara
South Africa A
Theunis de Bruyn, Tony de Zorzi, Khaya Zondo, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Heinrich Klaasen (c & wk), Jason Smith, Wihan Lubbe, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams
Top Picks for ZIM-XI vs SA-A Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Zimbabwe XI
Sikandar Raza couldn’t finish the match for the team in the first match despite scoring 59 runs off 50 deliveries. He would be again looking to finish this match and contribute with the ball as well.
Donald Tiripano picked 4 wickets in 8 overs in the last match and gave away 57 runs. He picked the wicket of Andile Phehlukwayo who made 87 runs off 93 deliveries. Tiripano also made 24 runs off 19 deliveries and remained not out.
Top Picks – South Africa A
Heinrich Klaasen made 58 runs off 51 deliveries and hit 4 fours and 1 six in his innings. He came out to bat after South Africa lost two back-to-back wickets for 94 runs. He helped South Africa A go past 200 runs.
Andile Phehlukwayo was the highest scorer for South Africa in the first match. He made 87 runs off 93 deliveries and missed a well-deserved century. He hit 5 fours and 4 sixes in this innings. Phehlukwayo would again be an important character in South Africa A’s playing 11.
ZIM-XI vs SA-A Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Sikandar Raza | 59 runs and 1 wicket | 108 points |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 87 runs | 108 points |
| Donald Tiripano | 24 runs and 4 wickets | 132 points |
| Reeza Hendricks | 2 wickets and 22 runs | 95 points |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 58 runs | 82 points |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ZIM-XI vs SA-A Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Heinrich Klassen, Reeza Hendricks, Milton Shumba, Prince Masvaure, Sikandar Raza (vc), Andile Phehlukwayo (c), Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Lizaad Williams, Donald Tiripano, Bjorn Fortuin
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ZIM-XI vs SA-A Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Heinrich Klaasen (vc), Reeza Hendricks (c), Theunis de Bruyn, Prince Masvaure, Sikandar Raza, Andile Phehlukwayo, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Lizaad Williams, Donald Tiripano, Bjorn Fortuin
Today’s ZIM-XI vs SA-A Probable Winners:
Zimbabwe XI are expected to win this match.
