ENG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match, 1st Test - 22 May 2025: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Best Key Picks and Pitch Report

kaiggy12 22-May-2025 • 07:04

ENG vs ZIM Match Preview

England and Zimbabwe is going to meet on the field of Trent Bridge for their first Test match of Zimbabwe Tour of England on this Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 15:30 PM at Trent Bridge.

ENG have 4 losses in their last 5 matches with 1 draw and ZIM have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 matches.

ENG vs ZIM Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

England

NR L L L L

Zimbabwe

L W NR W NR

ENG vs ZIM

ENG vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report

Trent Bridge, Northern Ireland

Pitch Report:

The Trent Bridge stadium's pitch is more favorable to pacers up front, but actually it is a batting friendly pitch. Even with some assistance to bowlers up top, the choice to bat is favored. The pitch is likely to be good for bounce and carry, and spinners could be very useful later in the game when the pitch breaks under the sun.

Weather Forecast:

The weather at Trent Bridge Stadium on 22th of May shows 06°C-16°C with a little bit of coudy sky. The is no clear chances of rain at first but as the game proceeds to day 3 and 4 the weather may get a little messy with dark cloudy and slight chances of rain around 24,25 May, the weather may cause some disruptions later in the match.

ENG vs ZIM Head-to-Head

In their last encounter, ENG is proven victorious, while ZIM faced defeat. Last 3 Matches: ENG won 2 and 1 got Draw.

ENG vs ZIM Players Stats

Top Batsman: Ben Ducket (ENG) - Credits: 8.5

Top Bowler: G Atkinson (ENG) - Credits: 8.0

ENG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Best Key Picks

Best Batsman Picks:

Ben Ducket (ENG) - Credits: 8.5

Selected by 95.48%. The selection rate clearly shows his role for the team ENG.

H Brook (ENG) - Credits: 9.0

Selected by 86.06%.

Best Bowler Picks:

G Atkinson (ENG) - Credits: 8.0

Selected by 89.07%. He is proven wicket-taker and crucial for powerplays.

B Muzarabani (Zim) - Credits: 8.0

Selected by 71.69%. despite his selection percentage he has quality bowling.

Best Wicket-Keeper Picks:

J Smith (ENG) - Credits: 7.5

Selected by 93.84%. The best among both teams.

T Tsiga (ZIM) - Credits: 6.5

Selected by 08.03%. Despite his percentage he is one of the chosen ones.

Best All-Rounder Picks:

J Root (ENG) - Credits: 9.0

Selected by 97.67%. ENG has good all-rounders and he is their best.

B Stokes (ENG) - Credits: 8.5

Selected by 69.84%. He always shows his all-phase involvement for the team.

ENG vs ZIM Dream11 Team: Fantasy Cricket Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Captain: J Root (ENG)

Vice-Captain: Ben Ducket (ENG)

ENG vs ZIM Dream11 Team Combination Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

Wicketkeeper: J Smith (ENG)

Batters: H Brook (ENG), Ben Ducket (ENG), Z Crawley (ENG),

All-Rounders: J Root (ENG), B Stokes (ENG), S Raza (ZIM), S Williams (ZIM), B Bennet (ZIM)

Bowlers: M Potts (ENG), S Bashir (ENG)

ENG vs ZIM Dream11 Team Combination Option 2: Guru Team Picks

Wicketkeeper: J Smith (ENG)

Batters: H Brook (ENG), Ben Ducket (ENG), C Ervine (ZIM).

All-Rounders: J Root (ENG), B Stokes (ENG), S Raza (ZIM), S Williams (ZIM)

Bowlers: B Muzarabani (Zim), G Atkinson (ENG), M Potts (ENG)

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Who Will Win This Match

ENG may become victorious in this upcoming match as they already won most of the previous Test matches against Zimbabwe while some got draw. ZIM has a very good form in the recent matches as they won few while ENG lost most of their recent Test matches which may change the destiny of ENG winning against ZIM.