Published Feb 3, 2023, 11:23 pm IST
Zimbabwe will clash with West Indies in the first fixture of the two-test match series starting February 4 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. It will be the first-ever red-ball match for the Chevrons after July 2021, when they lost by 220 runs to Bangladesh. Craig Ervine will lead the side, which will miss the services of their top players like Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl. However, the county experience of Gary Ballance will be handy for the side. West Indies, on the other hand, have a strong squad under the captaincy of Kraigg Brathwaite. They had a good outing in the practice game and would look to continue the same form.
Zimbabwe vs West Indies – 1st Test
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Date & Time: 04th February 2023 at 01:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Both teams played two Test matches at this venue in 2017, which witnessed them scoring 250 runs on most occasions, which can be termed as the minimum they have to score on this pitch to put up a strong challenge. The spinners will play a key role in taking key wickets due to the underlying assistance from the surface.
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Milton Shumba, Tanunurwa Makoni, Gary Ballance, Craig Ervine, Innocent Kaia, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Chamunorwa Chibhaba, Wellington Masakadza, Donald Tiripano, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarva
Kraigg Brathwaite, Tagnarine Chanderpaul, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite(C), Kyle Mayers(VC), Gary Ballance, Craig Ervine, Innocent Kaia, Milton Shumba, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Richard Ngarva, Victor Nyauchi
Joshua Da Silva, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kyle Mayers, Gary Ballance, Craig Ervine, Innocent Kaia, Milton Shumba, Roston Chase(VC), Alzarri Joseph(C), Richard Ngarva, Victor Nyauchi
Captain – Kraigg Brathwaite, Alzarri Joseph
Vice-captain – Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase
Wicketkeeper – Joshua Da Silva
West Indies and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 10 matches in the Test. Out of these 10 games, West Indies have won 7 whereas Zimbabwe have come out victorious on 0 occasions. West Indies, on the other hand, have a strong squad under the captaincy of Kraigg Brathwaite. The likes of Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder will play a key role for the team. They had a good outing in the practice game and would look to continue the same form. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.
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