Zimbabwe vs Nepal, ICC WCQ 2023, Today Match Prediction

zim vs nep Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Zimbabwe will be keen to start their campaign on a winning note when they take on Nepal in the opening match of the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers played at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

Earlier this year, Zimbabwe managed to beat Netherlands in the three-match ODI series played in the Netherlands. The home side will back in action in ODI cricket after three months. Captain Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this opening fixture.

On the other hand, Nepal will need to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent display against Zimbabwe. Skipper Rohit Paudel will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments in this opening clash.

Zimbabwe and Nepal are yet to face each in limited-overs format.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, and Innocent Kaia to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since Jun 2022, all-rounder Sikandar Raza has topped the batting charts for Zimbabwe in limited-overs format. In 15 matches played, Raza has scored 533 runs at an average of 48.45 with three centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Sean Williams and Wesley Madhevere to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Since Jun 2022, off-spinner Sikandar is leading wicket-taker for Zimbabwe with 13 wickets at an average of 41.15.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Craig Ervine (captain), Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Brad Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Brandon Muvata and Richard Ngarava.

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Wellington Masakadza, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Sean Williams

Nepal Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Bhim Sarki, Karan KC and Gulshan Jha to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since Jun 2022, opener Aasif Sheikh has been leading the batting charts for Nepal. In 25 matches, Sheikh has accumulated 726 runs at an average of 33.00 with one century and five half-centuries.

Besides Sheikh, skipper Rohit Paudel has accumulated 579 runs at an average of 26.31 with three half-centuries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha and Lalit Rajbanshi to deliver crucial breakthroughs

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulsan Jha

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Bhim Sharki

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be decent for batting with some help for the spinners. The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is going to be bright and sunny with humidity around 42%.

Venue Details

Harare Sports Club in Harare is going to host the opening match of the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers between Zimbabwe and Nepal.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 265 runs.