Zimbabwe have recently been in poor form in the international circuit. They've lost ten of their last eleven One-day Internationals. Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan in their most recent ODI encounter in a super-over contest. On the other hand, Bangladesh have won two of their previous three ODI series. Bangladesh were unable to put up a strong resistance against Zimbabwe at the beginning of the 21st century. But now, Zimbabwe are failing to win against Bangladesh.  Each of the past 16 One-Day Internationals between the two sides has been won by Bangladesh. Let’s take a look at the key ODI records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. 

Head to head Bilateral ODI series record

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will play a three-match One-Day International series starting on July 16. Both teams will be looking for a series victory. The following is the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe head-to-head bilateral ODI series record.

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Eighteenth bilateral ODI series:

Both teams had played seventeen bilateral ODI series before the upcoming series. Bangladesh have won eleven bilateral series, while Zimbabwe have won six. Fifth bilateral ODI series in Zimbabwe: This will be the eighth bilateral ODI series in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh have won two series in Zimbabwe, while the hosts have won the remaining series.

Ten bilateral ODI series in Bangladesh:

Bangladesh have hosted ten bilateral ODI series against Zimbabwe. In which, Bangladesh have won nine of them while Zimbabwe have won one in the 2001/2002 season.

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe: Key ODI Records ahead of the series  

Bangladesh have won the most One-Day Internationals against Zimbabwe. The following are some of the most noteworthy ODI records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe …

Source: Espncricinfo

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe series: Venue stats

ODI Record at the Harare Sports Club, Harare (All ODIs will be played at this venue)

Matches Played: 152 | Bat-first (won): 73 | Bat-Second (won): 76 | Highest Innings: 178* (Hamilton Masakadza) |Best Bowling: 6/22 (Fidel Edwards) | Highest Team innings: 350/6 | Lowest Team Innings: 35

Bangladesh’s record at the Harare Sports Club: Win: 6 | Lost: 11

Zimbabwe’s record at the Harare Sports Club: Win: 43 | Lost: 89

Source:Espncricnfo

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Players to watch out in Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe Series 2021

Bangladesh

Three Key Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad

Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, MehidyMiraz

Predicted Playing XI

Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, MahmudullahRiyad, Mosaddek Hossain, MehidyMiraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain

Zimbabwe

Three Key Batsmen: Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams

Three Key Bowlers: Donald Tiripano, Blessing Muzarabani, TendaiChisoro

Predicted Playing XI

Brian Chari, Justice Chibhabha (Captain), Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, SikandarRaza, Donald Tiripano, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, TendaiChisoro

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Bottom Line

Bangladesh are now far ahead of Zimbabwe according to the key ODI records between the two sides. We can expect a close contest between these two sides because this series is part of the ICC ODI World Cup Super League. But Bangladesh will begin the series as the favourite.