1st Test: Zimbabwe opt to bat against Bangladesh
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Sylhet Test: Zimbabwe opt to bat

Sylhet Test: Zimbabwe opt to bat
BCB and Cricket Zimbabwe officials gather before inaugural test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Photo: Salahuddin Polash/UNB


Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB) – Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first against host Bangladesh in their first Test of a two-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Photo: Salahuddin Polash

Sylhet is hosting its inaugural test since its inception in 2013 to become the country’s eighth Test venue.

18-year old pace all-rounder Ariful Haque and a left-handed spinner Nazmul Islam have been handed debuts for Bangladesh while spin all-rounder Brandon Mavuta and left-handed spin bowler Wellington Masakadza for Zimbabwe.

Photo: Salahuddin Polash 

This is Bangladesh’s 15th Test against Zimbabwe since their first encounter in April 2001.   

Zimbabwe best XI: Hamilton Masakadza (captain), Brian Chari, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, SikandarRaza, Peter Moor, Regis Chakabva, Brandon Mavuta, Wellington Masakadza, Kyle Jarvis and TendaiChatara.

Photo: Salahuddin Polash 

Bangladesh best XI: Liton Kumar Das, ImrulKayes, NazmulHossainShanto, MominulHaque,  Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (captain), ArifulHaque,  MehidyHasanMiraz, Taijul Islam, Nazmul Islam and Abu Jayed.
 

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