Zimbabwe have only won one Test and one Twenty20 International in the past two years. Zimbabwe's latest Test victory came against Afghanistan last March, and they defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in a T20 match at home for the first time in nearly two years. On the other side, Bangladesh have only won one Test match in the previous two years, and that triumph came against Zimbabwe. During this period, Bangladesh have won some Twenty20 matches, although most of its triumphs have come against weaker opponents. Let’s take a look at some significant Test and T20I records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Head to Head Bilateral Test and T20I Records
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will play a three-match Twenty20 series as well as a one-off Test next month. The following is the head-to-head bilateral Test and T20I series records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
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Tenth bilateral Test series:
The forthcoming series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will be the tenth bilateral Test series between the two countries. Bangladesh had won three of the previous nine bilateral Test series, while Zimbabwe had won four, and two series had ended in a draw. Both sides have won seven Tests against each other, with the rest of the three Tests ended in a draw.
Sixth bilateral T20I series:
The sixth bilateral T20 series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will be held at the end of the next month. Bangladesh had won two of the previous five bilateral Twenty20 series, while the other three were all drawn. Overall, Bangladesh have won seven T20 international matches, while Zimbabwe have won four.
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Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe: Significant Test and T20I Records
The following are some of the most noteworthy Test and T20I records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
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Test |
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Bangladesh |
Zimbabwe |
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Matches Played (17) |
7 |
7 |
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Most Runs |
Mushfiqur Rahim (846 runs in 17 innings) |
Brendon Taylor (1066 runs in 22 innings) |
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Highest Score |
Mushfiqur Rahim (219*) |
Brendon Taylor (171) |
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Most Hundreds |
Mominul Haque (3) |
Brendon Taylor (5) |
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Most Wickets |
Taijul Islam (41) |
Kyle Jarvis (24) |
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Best Bowling Figures |
Taijul Islam (8/39) |
Douglas Hondo (6/59) |
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Most Matches |
Mohammad Ashraful & Mushfiqur Rahim (9) |
Brendon Taylor (11) |
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T20I |
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Bangladesh |
Zimbabwe |
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Matches Played (13) |
9 |
4 |
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Most Runs |
Shakib Al Hasan (196 runs in 9 innings) |
Hamilton Masakadza (377 runs in 9 innings) |
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Highest Score |
Shakib Al Hasan (65) |
Hamilton Masakadza (93*) |
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Most Hundreds |
- |
- |
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Most Wickets |
Mustafizur Rahman (15) |
Graeme Cremer (11) |
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Best Bowling Figures |
Shakib Al Hasan (4/21) |
Neville Madziva (4/34) |
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Most Matches |
Mahmudullah Riyad (12) |
Sean Williams (12) |
Source: Espncricinfo
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Key Players to watch out in BAN vs ZIM 2021 Test Series
Bangladesh
Three Key Players: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim
Predicted Playing XI
Tamim Iqbal, Shadman Islam, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Abu Jayed, Shoriful Islam
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Zimbabwe
Three Key Players: Regis Chakabva, Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano
Predicted Playing XI
Kevin Kasuza, Tarisai Musakanda, Regis Chakabva (wk), Brendan Taylor (Captain), Milton Shumba, Tendai Chisoro, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Roy Kaia, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
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Key Players to watch out in BAN vs ZIM 2021 T20I Series
Bangladesh
Three Key Players: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman
Predicted Playing XI
Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (Captain), Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Aminul Islam Biplob, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Zimbabwe
Three Key Players: Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams
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Predicted Playing XI
Wesley Madhevere, Tarisai Musakanda, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva (wk), Sean Williams (Captain), Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava
Bottom Line
Bangladesh are now well ahead of Zimbabwe according to significant Test and T20I records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Both teams have struggled to play well in these two formats in recent years. So, the upcoming series between the two teams will be an interesting contest. Though, on paper Bangladesh are the favorite to win both the Test and T20I series.
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