England U19 vs Zimbabwe U19 Prediction: England have been consistent

England U19 and Zimbabwe U19 are going head to head in the Super Six - Match 12 of ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup at JB Marks Local Municipality, South Africa on 03 Feb 2024. England have been consistent against Zimbabwe in Under 19 games. Who will win this game of cricket?

England entered the Super Six stage with only 2 points, but suffered a heavy defeat against their rivals Australia, resulting in them being pushed down to 5th place on the table. Their chances of reaching the semifinals have diminished. With the exception of Ben McKinney and Noah Thain, England's batting has been average. McKinney is their highest run-scorer with 184 runs at an average of 46.00. Although the squad includes talented batsmen like Theo Wylie, Hamza Sheikh, Luc Benkenstein, and Jack Carney, they have been inconsistent. On the other hand, England's bowlers have performed better and will play a crucial role once again. Tazeem Ali leads the wicket-taking tally with 7 wickets and will be supported by Farhan Ahmed and Theo Wylie in the spin attack. The pace attack is led by Sebastian Morgan and Noah Thain.

Ben McKinney (c), Theo Wylie, Noah Thain, Hamza Shaikh, Luc Benkenstein, Charlie Allison, Jack Carney (wk), Sebastian Morgan, Farhan Ahmed, Eddie Jack, Tazeem Ali

With just one victory so far in the tournament, Zimbabwe finds themselves at the bottom of their group in the Super Sixes. Their chances of making it to the semifinals have already been dashed, leaving them playing solely for their pride. The team's batting performance has been lackluster and they will be focusing on improving it in this upcoming game. Ronak Patel, the team's top scorer, will once again play a crucial role in the middle order. Supporting him will be Ryan Kamwemba, Brendon Sunguro, and Campbell Macmillan. The opening duo of Nathaniel Hlabangana and Panashe Taruvinga have struggled to provide a solid start for the team in most matches. Newman Nyamhuri and Ryan Simbi have performed reasonably well with the ball, taking six wickets each. However, more will be expected from Anesu Kamuriwo and Mashford Shungu.

Matthew Schonken (c), Nathaniel Hlabangana, Panashe Taruvinga, Ryan Kamwemba (wk), Brendon Sunguro, Campbell Macmillan, Ronak Patel, Newman Nyamhuri, Mashford Shungu, Anesu Kamuriwo, Ryan Simbi

The team that wins the coin toss will most likely choose to bat first. The pitch at Potchefstroom is known for its favorable batting conditions, especially during the first inning. The ball comes off the pitch smoothly, making it easier for batsmen to play shots. Although the pitch doesn't undergo much change, there are some dry patches that bowlers can take advantage of. Teams batting first will aim to score around 300 runs. 

The weather forecast suggests overcast conditions with a possibility of some drizzling in the evening. 

Both teams have little hope of reaching the semifinals, and as a result, they will likely play without any pressure. England is the stronger team in this competition and is expected to come out on top. It is advisable to bet on England U19 to win.