Tigers to face Zimbabwe in tri-nation series today

FE Team | Published: January 22, 2018 21:29:42

Tamim Iqbal speaking at a press conference at the conference room of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur in the city on Monday. — Focus Bangla

Bangladesh will face visiting Zimbabwe in the 5th match of the Tri-nation series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) at Mirpur in the city today (Tuesday), reports UNB.
The match will begin at 12 noon (Bangladesh time) where Graeme Cremer-led Zimbabwe will need a win for the final berth while Mashrafe Bin Mortaza-led host side will like to maintain the winning spree after already emerging as the 1st finalist.
"All the players from this group are hungry to achieve something in the series. It's a very good sign," said Bangladesh dashing opener Tamim when talking to press at Mirpur in the city on Monday.
He thinks that healthy competition between him and Shakib will be good for the team. "It will be good if the competition heats up," Tamim replied to a query adding, "It is too early to say if he is perfect for the position or not, he has the capability of batting at three."
Zimbabweans have to find a way to counter Bangladesh's spinners. Hamilton Masakadza and Solomon Mire may hold the key once again. In the middle order, Craig Ervine made four runs in three innings. Brendan Taylor still appears to be easing back into international cricket again. Malcolm Waller and Peter Moor have been under par too.
Bangladesh started their campaign with an eight-wicket victory against Zimbabwe and found Sri Lanka for a record 163-run victory for their all-win 10 points from two games.
Zimbabweans managed a 12-run win against Sri Lanka, but found themselves into a risk of final berth confirmation, losing the next game by five wickets against the same side.
In their 68 ODI encounters, the Tigers recorded 40 victories against Zimbabwe the side found 28 wins.
Squads (probable): Bangladesh best XI: Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (captain), Sunzamul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Rubel Hossain.
Zimbabwe best XI: Hamilton Masakadza, Solomon Mire, Craig Ervine, Brendon Taylor, Sikandar Raza, Malcolm Waller, Peter Moor, Graeme Cremer (captain), Kyle Jarvis, Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara.