ME vs MAT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch And Weather Updates – Mashonaland Eagles vs Matabeleland Tuskers, Zimbabwe Domestic T20 Competition, Match 3

ME vs MAT Dream11 Match Preview

Mashonaland Eagles will take on the Matabeleland Tuskers in the third match of the Zimbabwe Domestic T20 competition. 

The Mashonaland Eagles were defeated by the Mountaineers by 6 wickets in the first match of the tournament. The Eagles failed miserably in the batting department and were bundled out for just 93 runs after 14.4 overs and the Mountaineers chased down the target with 5 overs remaining and 6 wickets in hand. Eagles will look to improve their batting performance and bounce back strongly in this match to register their first win of the tournament.

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The Matabeleland Tuskers too lost their first match of the tournament. They were defeated by the Mid West Rhinos, coincidentally by 6 wickets as well. Batting first, the Tuskers scored 158/3. They failed to defend the target as the Rhinos chased down 158 runs with 3.3 overs remaining and 6 wickets in hand. They lost a couple of early wickets  and failed to score quickly in the middle-overs. Their bowlers too were inconsistent with their lines and lengths and they’ll need to improve on that. The Matabeleland Tuskers too will look to win this match and get their first win of the tournament.

ME vs MAT Dream11 Match Venue, Date and Time

Match: Mashonaland Eagles vs Matabeleland Tuskers, Match 3, Zimbabwe Domestic T20 Competition

Venue: Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe

Date and Time: 25th March 2022, Friday, 5:00 PM IST

ME vs MAT Dream11 Match Venue and Pitch Report

The pitch at the Takashinga Sports Club helped the pacers quite a bit with the new ball. There was movement in the air and off the wicket as well. The boundaries at this venue are on the smaller side as well so the batters can play their shots once they settle in on this wicket. Teams will look to win the toss and field first.

ME vs MAT Dream11 Match Prediction

Both the Matabeleland Tuskers and the Mashonaland Eagles lost their first matches respectively and will be eyeing a win in this game. The Matabeleland Tuskers are looking more balanced as a team and will be the favorites to win this game.

ME vs MAT Dream11 Probable Playing XI

Mashonaland Eagles: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Wesley Madhevere, Chamu Chibhabha (c), Kudzai Maunze, Marshal Takodza, Matthew Welch (wk), Brad Evans, Aishah Chibanda, Richard Ngarava, Tapiwa Mufudza, Daniel Jakiel

Matabeleland Tuskers: Bright Phiri (c), Karabo Motlhanka, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande (wk), Luke Jongwe, Allan Chigoma, Ainley Ndlovu, John Nyumbu, Sheunopa Musekwa, Steve Chimhamhiwa, Mgcini Dube

Top Captaincy Choices for ME vs MAT Dream11 Match

• Milton Shumba: Milton Shumba will bat at number. He was the best batter for the Tuskers in their last match. He scored 67 runs and is one of the main batters for his side. Shumba will have to do the majority of the scoring the Matabeleland Tuskers

• Wesley Madhevere: Wesley Madhevere will be one of the top picks for this game. He will open the innings and will bowl 3-4 overs as well. He failed with the bat in the last match and picked up one wicket with the ball. He will be a great captaincy pick.

• Chamu Chibhabha: Chamu Chibhabha is one of the experienced campaigners. He scored 35 runs in the last game and was one of the few batters who did well for the Eagles. Chibhabha will be a safe captaincy pick for this game.

Budget Picks for ME vs MAT Dream11 Match

• Clive Madande (8.5 Credits): Clive Madande will be one of the main batters for the Tuskers. He scored 55 runs after a top order collapse and will be a great budget pick. He will give points from wicket-keeping as well.

• Tapiwa Mufudza (8.5 Credits): Mufudza picked up one wicket in the last match and scored 9 runs as well. Mufudza is one of the main bowlers for the Eagles and a good budget option at 8.5 credits. 

Differential Pick for ME vs MAT Dream11 Match

• Ainsley Ndlovu: Ainsley Ndlovu will bowl the crucial overs for the Tuskers. He bowled in the middle and the death overs for his side. Ndlovu picked up  one wicket in the last game.

Small/Head-to-Head League Team for ME vs MAT Dream11 Match

If ME Bats First: C – Milton Shumba, VC – Wesley Madhevere

If MAT Bats First: C – Clive Madande, VC – Ainsley Ndlovu

Mega League Team for ME vs MAT Dream11 Match

If ME Bats First: C – Chamu Chibhabha, VC – Luke Jongwe

If MAT Bats First: C – Wesley Madhevere, VC – Clive Madande

Which Contests to Join for ME vs MAT Dream11 Match

Joining small league contests of 3-4 members are recommended from the small/head-to-head league team. Join Mega contest and all the other contests with a big prize pool with the mega league team.