He was phenomenal against Bangladesh, winning the recently concluded ODI series 2-1. After scoring 252 runs and taking five wickets in the three-match series, Raza and Zimbabwe are looking to stun the second-string Men in Blue at home.
Speaking to The Telegraph India, Raza shared that Zimbabwe is chalking out plans to counter the visitors. He said:
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“Quite confident going into the India series”- Sikander Raza
The in-form Zimbabwe all-rounder is a great prospect for the hosts, especially after scoring back-to-back centuries against Bangladesh (unbeaten 135 and 117 not out). Along with batting prowess, he is a handy off-spin bowler. He will have a significant role to play for Regis Chakabva and Co. in the ODI series.
Raza is quite optimistic about the upcoming tour even though Men in Blue are the favorites against an in-form Zimbabwe. He said:
Besides Sikander Raza, Zimbabwe’s stand-in captain Regis Chakabva and Innocent Kaia also registered centuries in the recent ODIs versus Bangladesh. Expectations will be high from the hosts to put their best foot forward in the three-match series.
The much-awaited first ODI will kick-off at 7.30 pm IST at Harare Sports Club on Thursday (August 18).
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