Zimbabwe vs USA Prediction: This is the first time these two sides are facing each other in the ODIs.

Zimbabwe and USA are going head to head against each other at Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on 26th June. This is the first time these two sides are facing each other in the ODIs. Who will win this game?

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe enters this game on the back of a recent victory, maintaining an undefeated record in their World Cup qualification campaign thus far. Their remarkable performance has already secured them a spot in the 2023 World Cup main draw. With their qualification assured, Zimbabwe now aims to experiment with different team combinations ahead of the upcoming World Cup. In their previous match, Zimbabwe achieved the unexpected by defeating the formidable West Indies team, securing their place in the World Cup.

Now, Zimbabwe seeks to fine-tune their team and establish a strong and settled playing eleven for the World Cup. Winning the toss, the West Indies skipper elected to field first, a decision gladly accepted by the Zimbabwe team. They posted a decent total of 268 runs against a formidable West Indian bowling attack, setting themselves a competitive target. Sikandar Raza emerged as the top scorer for Zimbabwe, playing a quickfire inning of 68 runs from 58 balls to contribute significantly to their respectable total.

With the ball in hand, the Zimbabwean bowlers faced the task of containing the West Indies batsmen. They responded admirably to the challenge, dismissing their opponents for 233 runs. Ultimately, Zimbabwe secured a 35-run victory, showcasing a remarkable effort under the circumstances. Tendai Chatara stood out among the Zimbabwean bowlers, claiming 3 wickets in the match. Key players to watch for Zimbabwe in their upcoming game against the USA include Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chatara, Ryan Burl, and Richard Nagarava.

Zimbabwe Predicted Lineup

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

USA

The United States of America has endured a forgettable qualifying round, already being eliminated from the competition and unable to progress to the main draw. They suffered defeats in all three matches played in the qualifiers, making this game of merely academic interest. The focus for the USA team will be on learning from their experiences and regrouping strongly for future attempts. Undoubtedly, it has been a challenging year for the USA team, facing several heartbreaking losses. With no victories to their name so far, they will be playing with pride in this upcoming encounter. Key players to watch for the USA include Jasdeep Singh, Ali Khan, Nisarg Patel, and Shayan Jahangir.

Despite their current situation, the USA side will be motivated to secure some wins and disrupt the aspirations of other teams in the competition. Once again, the USA's top order struggled in their previous game, and it was thanks to the heroics of Shayan Jahangir that they managed to post a respectable score. Without his contribution, the USA team would have faced significant difficulties. The wicketkeeper-batsman played well, elevating the USA's total to 211 runs from their allotted 50 overs. Another noteworthy inning came from Jessy Singh, who scored 38 runs from 53 balls.

Defending a relatively modest target, the US bowling attack faced a daunting task. However, they were unable to make early breakthroughs in the Dutch batting order, and the Dutch batsmen comfortably achieved the target. The Netherlands clinched victory with five wickets in hand, winning the match in just 44 overs. Although the American bowlers managed to take five wickets, it proved insufficient to challenge the Netherlands' dominance. Jasdeep Singh stood out among the US bowlers, claiming two wickets for 35 runs.

USA Predicted Lineup

Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Aaron Jones (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Nisarg Patel, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.

Expert betting tips

The match will take place at Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a seating capacity of 10,000 spectators. The pitch at this venue is not conducive to batting, or assisting the bowlers. Consequently, most teams will likely opt to bowl first, allowing them to have a clear target when they chase.

The weather forecast for the game is sunny, with clear skies expected throughout. The temperatures during the match will range between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is predicted to be around 25%. No clouds or rainfall are anticipated during the game. With the USA already out of the competition and Zimbabwe having a good run it would be a no-brainer to bet on the hosts to win the game.