Tigers aim to win series

Bangladesh face Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI today

October 24, 2018 00:00:00

Bangladesh cricket team coach Steve Rhodes talking to cricketers during a training session ahead of the second ODI match against Zimbabwe at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday — AFP

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 23 (BSS): After a magnificent victory in the first one day international (ODI) motivated Bangladesh want to wrap up series as they face visiting Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series today (Wednesday).

The day/night match kicks off at 2.30 pm at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

If Bangladesh win the second ODI against Zimbabwe, it will be their twelve straight victories in a row over the visitors.

The first ODI saw opener Imrul Kayes' timely century and Saifuddin's maiden half century helped Bangladesh to register a 28-run victory over Zimbabwe.

For Zimbabwe, it will be a must win game for the visitors.

Squads: Bangladesh: Masrafe Bin Mortaza (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Imrul Kayes, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmud Ullah, Ariful Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam Apu, Rubel Hossain, Abu Haider Rony, Saif Uddin, Fazle Rabbi.

Zimbabwe: Hamilton Masakadza (captain), Solomon Mire, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Peter Moor, Elton Chigumbura, Donald Tiripano, Kyle Jarvis, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, John Nyumbu, Wellington Masakadza, Tarisai Musakanda, Tendai Chatara and Cephas Zhuwao.