ZWE vs NAM 2nd T20I match prediction 19 May 2022

ZIM vs NAM 2nd T20I Predictions & Betting Tips

Zimbabwe will be at loggerheads with Namibia in the 2nd of the five match T20I series which is a part of Namibia’s tour of Zimbabwe 2022. The match which is scheduled to take place on May 19 will be hosted at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Ahead of the match day, I have with me three of the best money making betting tips for you from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head contest.

Tendai Chandra’s brilliant last over saw the hosts clinch a narrow 7 run victory over Namibia in the first of the five match T20I series. Chandra defended 14 runs in the last over laced with a couple of yorkers and also claimed the wicket of dangerous looking Zane Green who had breached the boundary twice at the death. After a 67 run stand for the opening wicket, Zimbabwe spinners halted spirited Namibia’s plans of chasing down 154 as Milton Shumba picked up three for 16. Despite debutant Divan La Cook’s best efforts with the bat (66 off 43) the visitors failed to close in a victory. Earlier, W Madhevere and R Chakabva started things off on a positive note for Zimbabwe scoring 33 inside the first four overs. But the two of them were dismissed inside two overs leaving ZIM struggling for 44 at the expense of two. Skipper C Ervine and S Raza steadied ZIM’s sinking ship and added 71 runs for the third wicket to help their side post a respectable total on the board. Ervine remained unbeaten for his well fought 55 off 39 deliveries which was laced with three fours and as many sixes. ZIM who were using this series to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in July will breathe a sigh of relief after they managed to keep the visitors right under their watch. The hosts would look forward to stretching this series lead with another win. As we gear up for this thrilling contest, let us have a look at the top team & player betting tips from the ZIM vs NAM match prediction.

ZIM vs NAM Team Bet:

Mentioned below is the top team betting tip from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head contest.

Zimbabwe To Score Over 19.5 Runs Before 1st Dismissal

The hosts, Zimbabwe got off to a positive start in the inaugural game of the five match T20I series. The duo of Regis Chakabva and Wessley Madhevere put up an opening stand of 34 runs with the latter dominating the most of it and scoring runs at a strike rate of above 200. In the last five games in the 20 over format, Zimbabwe has scored runs at an average of about 21.80 before the fall of the first wicket which is well above our target of 19.5 runs. Their scores in the last five T20I matches before the first dismissal read 34, 60, 12, 0 & 3. The side has scored above our radar in back-to-back two games which makes us believe even more that the side can pull off an opening partnership above our target. At the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s total before the first dismissal in the last five matches read 34, 0, 100, 5 & 1. It gets better with every line. At home, Zimbabwe have posted scores of 34, 63, 15, 10, 37 in the last five T20Is for the first wicket. This sums up to 159 runs from five matches, averaging almost 31.80 runs for the opening wicket. This entails 60% efficiency of Zimbabwe to pull off an opening partnership above our threshold of 19.5 runs. R Chakabva scored runs at an average of 36.42 last year which depicts the kind of form the batter is at the moment. W Madhevere averages about 22.42 in T20Is. The numbers clearly work in favour of this betting tip thus making it a strong one for this game. Pari Match has offered odds of 1.87 from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head contest.

ZIM vs NAM Player Bet:

Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza are my top two player betting tips from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head encounter.

Craig Ervine To Score Over 21.5 Runs

A promising left-handed middle order batsman, Craig Ervine who hails from a family with a strong cricketing tradition. The Zimbabwe skipper scored an unbeaten half century as the hosts cruised towards their first victory in the five match T20I series at home. Ervine stitched a 71 run partnership with S Raza and steadied Zimbabwe’s sinking ship after losing two wickets in quick succession for just 44. Ervine played well for his 55* off 39 balls. The southpaw managed to breath the fence thrice and hit as many maximums before he ran out of overs. The 36-year-old has posted scores of 55*, 25, 30, 26, 67*, 28, 33, 15, 17, 34 in the last ten innings he has batted in the 20-over format. This signifies that the batter has scored above our threshold of 21.5 runs 8 out of 10 times. This entails 80% efficiency of Ervine to pull off a score of above our radar in this game. Ervine has featured in almost 18 First-class matches and has added 832 runs, averaging almost 26.83 which falls well above our radar, thus making it a strong betting tip. The southpaw has managed to keep an average of 29.31 in 85+ T20 matches wherein he has accumulated 1935 runs. At the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo he has kept an average of 29.50 in the three matches he has played there. The stats clearly work in favour of this betting tip thus making it a strong one for this game. Pari Match has offered odds of 1.87 in Craig Ervine’s favour to score over 21.5 runs from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head contest.

Sikandar Raza To Score Impeccably

We have now arrived at my ultimate player betting tip today from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head contest. The Pakistan born Zimbabwe cricketer stitched a crucial 71 run stand for the third wicket along with skipper Ervine and got things going for his side. His 37 run knock off 30 deliveries consisted of two fours and a six. Raza’s record at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is what attracts us even more to this betting tip. The 36-year-old has played five matches up until now and has hammered 162 runs averaging almost 32.40 which is well above our desired target. His scores at this venue read 37, 21, 59, 31 & 14. The right-handed batsman has posted scores of 37, 0, 4, 0, 41*, 15 & 22 in the last six T20I matches. Raza brings with him an experience of about 128 T20 matches wherein he has added 2335 runs to his tally of total runs at an decent average of 22.23. Sikandar Raza will be looking to continue from where he left in the previous game and play an expensive knock for his side once again. Head over to Pari Match and place your bet on Sikandar Raza whenever the odds are available from the ZIM vs NAM head-to-head contest.

My Picks:

Zimbabwe To Score Over 19.5 Runs Before 1st Dismissal - @ 1.87 (Pari Match)

Craig Ervine To Score Over 21.5 Runs - @ 1.87 (Pari Match)

Sikandar Raza To Score Impeccably