ENG vs ZIM Prediction, One-off Test, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

England will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the four-day Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting on Thursday, May 22.

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England are coming into this series after defeating New Zealand by 2-1 in the three-match Test series in December 2024. The Ben Stokes-led side would be utilizing this game as a preparation for the India series, starting from June 20.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe last played a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, drawing it 1-1 in April 2025. They took part in a four-day warm-up game against Professional Country Club Select XI, losing by 138 runs.

ENG vs ZIM, Only Test Details

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Match: England vs Zimbabwe, Only Test

Time & Date: 3:30 PM IST, May 22, Thursday to May 25, Sunday

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

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ENG vs ZIM, Only Test Pitch Report

The Trent Bridge surface is expected to give new ball bowlers good enough swing and bounce. We can expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first and put pressure on the opposition. 

ENG vs ZIM, Only Test Probable XIs

England (Playing XI)

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Sam Cook, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (c), Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Victor Nyauchi/Newman Nyamhuri.

ENG vs ZIM, Only Test Winner Prediction

Match Winner: England

England and Zimbabwe have played a total of six Tests so far against each other, with England winning three games and the other three matches ending in a draw. The last time these two sides played a Test against each other was way back in 2003.

With home conditions completely favoring the English bowlers, we can expect them to come out on top and finish off the game in three days with a comfortable win.

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