The Bangladesh ODI national team lost to Zimbabwe by a margin of 5 wickets in the first match of the three-match BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022 on Friday, August 5 at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh for the first time in an ODI since May 2013. In that regard, the match was crucial for the hosts since they won a one-day international against the visiting Bangladesh team after 19 losses in a row. The Tigers must respond quickly in the second ODI to level the series, which will be played on Sunday, August 6 at the same venue. The second match preview is discussed in this article. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Second ODI 2022 Preview The Bangladesh team's loss in the opening ODI came as a huge shock, especially considering that they had been consistently defeating Zimbabwe in this format. The team Tigers must display their aggressive intent in order to impose pressure on the hosts in the second game. On the other hand, Zimbabwe's campaign is now in a positive frame of mind, and their confidence level is strong enough for them to win back-to-back games. The second game of the BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022 will begin on Sunday at 1.15 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh The first ODI's pitch was ideal for the batters to perform well. Therefore, the final score could have reached close to 350 if Bangladesh’s batters had pushed hard in the middle overs. Additionally, Bangladesh only managed to score 90 runs in the final 10 overs despite having plenty of wickets in hand. Zimbabwe's difficulty against spin bowling is well documented. Thus, selecting three pacers for the playing XI was also a mistake.  Read Tigers' Zimbabwe tour: Naim, Ebadot added to ODI squad Several catches were dropped due to the poor fielding. Bangladesh's overall team performance was unimpressive, with the exception of four fifty-plus scores. They must work better as a team in the second ODI, which is a do-or-die game. There will probably be a couple of changes to Bangladesh's starting eleven. One change is necessary because Litton Das, who had a hamstring injury in the first game, is expected to be replaced by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Probable playing XI Top-Order: Tamim Iqbal (captain), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Middle-Order: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddeck Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Lower-Order: Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean team had only won one ODI in 2022 prior to the first game. Therefore, this win will certainly boost the team's morale. Zimbabwe can sense that they have a real opportunity to shock Bangladesh and win an ODI series against them for the first time in nine years. Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia's batting displays in the first ODI gave the batting unit confidence to be more aggressive against Bangladesh's bowling unit. Read India’s women reach Commonwealth Games cricket final The two batters each scored a century during the game, creating a 192-run partnership that secured the victory for the home team. Sikandar Raza, in particular, was aggressive and hindered the Bangladesh bowling unit from settling down. He will once again play a significant role for the Chevrons in the next game. The hosts are not likely to make any adjustments for the game on Sunday. Probable playing XI Top-Order: Regis Chakabva (captain & wicket-keeper), Tarisai Musakanda, Innocent Kaia, Middle-Order: Wessley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Lower-Order: Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza Aftermath The Tamim Iqbal-led Bangladesh side must promptly come together after the first ODI loss in order to perform well in the second match of the BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022. However, this would be a fantastic chance for the Zimbabwean team to complete a remarkable ODI series triumph. They will strive to give it their best in order to win the series with a game remaining against the Tigers. Therefore, the second ODI is surely going to be a fiercely contested affair.  Read BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022: 5 Talking Points

Zimbabwe overcame Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 on Friday and have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. Bangladesh’s fielding was poor throughout the match, which eventually proved costly for the visitors. On the other hand, all-rounder Sikandar Raza played a massive role for Zimbabwe, helping his side to seal the contest with 10 balls remaining. Let’s take a look at five important talking points from the first ODI match. Five noteworthy points from the first ODI between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe The opening match of the ODI series was a nicely-contested affair which Zimbabwe eventually quite comfortably won with 5 wickets in hand. Here are the five key discussion points from the BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022. Zimbabwe’s first ODI victory against Bangladesh in nine years When had Zimbabwe last defeated Bangladesh in an ODI match prior to their victory over Bangladesh by five wickets in the first game of the series on Friday? One needs to go back to May 2013, when Zimbabwe last defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets and won a bilateral series 2-1. After nine long years and 19 consecutive losses, Zimbabwe finally managed to beat Bangladesh in an ODI contest on August 5, 2022. Chasing a massive 304-run target, a 192-run partnership between Innocent Kaia and Sikandar Raza in the fourth wicket eased the victory for Zimbabwe. Young Kaia made 110, while Raza contributed an unbeaten 135*. Read BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022: Bangladesh aim to level the series in 2nd ODI Tamim Iqbal becomes the first Bangladesh player to score 8,000 ODI runs Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal was only 57 runs shy of completing his 8,000 ODI runs prior to the BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022. The Southpaw achieved the milestone by scoring 62 runs in the match. He became the first Bangladesh player and the 33rd overall to score 8,000 runs in one-day internationals. He also became the ninth player as an opener to score more than 8K ODI runs. Besides, prior to Tamim, only four Asian batters scored more than 8,000 runs as an opener in 50-overs international cricket. Five Asian cricketers who have amassed more than 8,000 ODI runs serve as the opener Player Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100s Sachin Tendulkar 340 15,310 200* 48.29 88.04 45 Sanath Jayasuriya 383 12,740 189 34.61 92.48 28 Sourav Ganguly 236 9,146 183 41.57 73.59 19 Saeed Anwar 220 8,156 194 39.98 79.93 20 Tamim Iqbal 227 8,005 158 37.06 78.55 14 Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Also read: Will do what it takes to beat Zimbabwe in ODIs: Tamim Bangladesh team needs to improve its fielding Bangladesh’s fielding has deteriorated in recent international series. In particular, dropping catches is one of the major areas of concern for Bangladesh players. In the first ODI against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh fielders dropped four catches, including two in the 33rd over by Shoriful Islam. On both occasions, Innocent Kaia was the batter who was well set at the crease. Bangladesh fielders need to work on their catching and ground fielding in order to be more prepared for international contests. Anamul Haque better suited to the one-day format Anamul Haque earned a place in the Bangladesh national team squad after a tremendous performance with the bat in the one-day format 2022 DPL. However, he has been given a chance to play in the Test and T20 formats and has continuously failed to shine on the international scene. The right-hand top order batter finally got a chance to play his ideal one-day format on Friday, and he fully capitalized on the opportunity by playing a 73 off 62 balls. With this impressive innings, Anamul justifies his selection in the ODI setup. Anamul Haque should be given more chances to earn selectors faith. Read Rampant Raza, Innocent guide Zimbabwe home against listless Tigers Who will replace the injured Litton Das? Litton Das will miss the remainder of the Zimbabwe tour due to a hamstring injury sustained during the series-opening ODI. The right-handed batter’s participation in the Asia Cup 2022 is in jeopardy because of this unexpected injury. Who will replace Litton Das for the remainder of the games? The obvious choice is Najmul Hossain Shanto. However, not having Litton Das in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup will be a huge blow for Bangladesh. Aftermath The Bangladesh national team has had a poor trip of Zimbabwe thus far. They fell to the hosts 2-1 in the Twenty20 International series. After winning the BAN versus ZIM 1st ODI 2022, Bangladesh have now lost to Zimbabwe in an ODI for the first time in 20 matches. In the first match, the visiting side failed to put pressure on the opposition batters by dropping multiple catches and allowing Kaia and Raza to form a huge partnership for the fourth wicket. The Tigers need to make a strong comeback in the remaining two matches in order to win the series. The Zimbabwe team, on the other hand, sees it as a fantastic opportunity to defeat Bangladesh in a bilateral ODI series for the first time in nine years. Read Bangladesh bat first in 1st ODI vs Zimbabwe

Will the Twenty20 International series loss to Zimbabwe hamper Bangladesh’s performance in the ODI series? By looking at Bangladesh’s recent one-day international series results, Zimbabwe shouldn’t have any chance in the 3-match 50-overs series. The BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 will be held on Friday (August 5) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The Tamim Iqbal-led Tigers are eyeing a dominant performance over the Zimbabwean side, who have only one ODI win so far in the year 2022. The first ODI preview of 2022 Bangladesh and Zimbabwe ODI Series is discussed in this article. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2022: First ODI match preview  The statistics from January 2021 show that Bangladesh have an impressive record in the ODI format despite their struggles in the Test and T20 formats. It demonstrates how at ease Bangladesh's players are playing 50-over cricket. Captain Tamim Iqbal has done well and he is on the verge of setting a new record of winning the most consecutive ODI series for Bangladesh. On the other hand, Zimbabwe have a solitary ODI win this year and that victory came against Sri Lanka in January.  The hosts have to come up with a better plan to discard the visiting side’s game plan and take control of the game. The edge goes to Team Tigers since they have more victories over the Chevrons in one-day internationals played in Zimbabwe. However, Zimbabwe have an advantage over Bangladesh in head-to-head records at the Harare Sports Club ground, where all of the series' matches will be played. The BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 will kick off at 1.15 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Friday. Read England to play 7 T20s in Pakistan next month Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe h2h ODI stats at Harare Sports Club (as on August 4, 2022) Match Bangladesh Win Zimbabwe Win 20 9 11    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Bangladesh In the one-day format, Zimbabwe is not a strong opponent for Bangladesh. They haven’t lost an ODI against Zimbabwe since 2014, winning 19 consecutive matches. They are expected to continue this unbeaten streak in this series as well. The team management should trust the fringe players and give them an opportunity to showcase their ability on the international stage. However, captain Tamim may not want to take any risk and is likely to field his best eleven in the first match. Any kind of experiment may come later if Bangladesh can seal the series with a game in hand. Predicted playing XI Top-Order: Tamim Iqbal (captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto,  Middle-Order: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddeck Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz,  Lower-Order: Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.   Read Zimbabwe clinch maiden T20I series win over Bangladesh Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean national ODI team has a horrendous ODI record against Bangladesh in the past eight years. What better opportunity than the BAN versus ZIM 1st ODI 2022 for Zimbabwe to end Bangladesh's winning streak in the series? The Zimbabwe one-day team is expecting to carry on their T20I series momentum in the 50-over contest and stun the Tigers. The visiting side will be under huge pressure in the remainder of the series if the hosts pull off a memorable victory in the first ODI. Predicted playing XI (based on their most recent ODI match) Top-Order: Innocent Kaia, Wessley Madhevere, Craig Ervine (captain),  Middle-Order: Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (wicket-keeper), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba,  Lower-Order: Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga. Read Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues Aftermath   Bangladesh's main targets in the series against Zimbabwe will be to win a record six consecutive ODI series, attain a few personal milestones, and test the skill level of the fringe players to find the proper balance for the ODI team. Bangladesh have a strong chance of achieving all of them, and they can psychologically put pressure on the hosts by putting on an authoritative display in the BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 on August 5. In contrast, Zimbabwe can take some inspiration from their 2-1 T20I series victory over Bangladesh. They should have faith that they can win the first match, which would add spice to the series. 

Following the Twenty20 international series, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will play a one-day international series. The BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022 is not a part of the ICC’s Cricket World Cup Super League, but it has importance for Bangladesh in order to organize the one-day squad for the mega event next year. Besides, captain Tamim Iqbal has a chance to set a new record if his team clinches the series. The expectations of the Bangladesh ODI team from this bilateral contest and their squad preview are discussed in this article. Expectations from Bangladesh team in the 2022 ODI series against Zimbabwe Bangladesh are only one win away from securing a spot in the ICC’s 50-over World Cup 2023. They won’t be able to achieve it in the upcoming bilateral contest as it is not a part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. However, there are a few other things the team Tigers can expect to accomplish in the BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022. ICC ODI Rankings Bangladesh are currently sitting in seventh place in the ICC’s ODI rankings with 98 points. They are only 3 rating points behind Australia and South Africa, respectively. Bangladesh won’t be able to overcome either of the teams even if they whitewash Zimbabwe in the series. However, they can certainly close the gap in rating points if they clinch the series 3-0. Read BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022: 3 challenges for Nurul Hasan as captain Bangladesh’s rating points will be 99 if they win all the fixtures of the ODI series. But they will lose 3 rating points if they fail to win any of the fixtures. Moreover, Bangladesh can move down to the eight spot if Zimbabwe clinches the series 3-0. The visiting team cannot treat any match lightly in order to maintain a strong position in the ODI rankings of the International Cricket Council. Captain Tamim Iqbal is getting close to setting a record Bangladesh’s ODI captain, Tamim Iqbal, equaled Mashrafe Mortaza’s record after winning the West Indies series last month. Both Tamim and Mashrafe have won five straight bilateral ODI series as captains. Tamim Iqbal will now get a chance to better the record if Bangladesh win this series against Zimbabwe. This is a great opportunity for him to hold the record by himself. Bangladesh’s five straight ODI series wins under Mashrafe Mortaza’s captaincy  Series  Result Year  Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI Series 2015 Bangladesh won the series by 3-0 April, 2015  Bangladesh vs India ODI Series 2015 Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 June, 2015 Bangladesh vs South Africa ODI Series 2015 Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 July, 2015 Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2015 Bangladesh won the series by 3-0 November, 2015 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Series 2015 Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 September-October, 2016    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read Is the future of ODI cricket in jeopardy? Bangladesh’s five straight ODI series wins under Tamim Iqbal’s captaincy Series Result Year Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2021 Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 May, 2022 Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2021 Bangladesh won the series by 3-0 July, 2021 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Series 2022 Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 February, 2022 Bangladesh vs South Africa ODI Series 2022 Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 March, 2022 Bangladesh vs West Indies ODI Series 2022 Bangladesh won the series by 3-0 July, 2022    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Notable approaching milestones for Bangladesh cricketers Bangladesh cricketers can attain a few significant personal milestones during the 3-match BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022. These are the milestones that can be achieved during the forthcoming bilateral series. 5000 International Runs Classical top order batter Litton Das is only 64 runs away from completing his 5,000 international runs for Bangladesh. He has 4,934 runs in 168 innings for Bangladesh. Read BAN vs ZIM 2022: 5 Bangladeshi players who can capitalize on Zimbabwe series 8000 ODI Runs In the Zimbabwe series, veteran opener Tamim Iqbal could become the first Bangladeshi batter to score 8,000 ODI runs. He has made 7,943 runs in 226 innings and only needs 57 runs to reach the milestone. 50 ODI fifties Mr. Dependable Mushfiqur Rahim has 49 ODI fifties in 218 innings for Bangladesh. He is only one fifty shy of completing his 50 ODI fifties. 250 dismissals Mushfiqur Rahim has 248 dismissals in the ODI format and needs only 2 more dismissals to complete 250. Read ENG vs SA 2022: The T20I series a World Cup dress rehearsal 50 ODI matches Right-arm medium pacer Taskin Ahmed is one match away from completing his 50 ODI appearances for Bangladesh. Preview of Bangladesh's ODI squad The BCB selectors named a 16-member ODI squad for the Zimbabwe series, excluding all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who has been given rest for the tour. Wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan was part of the squad but wouldn’t be available in the series after sustaining an injury to his left index finger while playing the second T20I against Zimbabwe. Veteran middle-order batter Mushfiqur Rahim will make an international comeback after missing out on playing the West Indies series due to the Hajj pilgrimage. The young right-arm medium pacer Hasan Mahmud was included in the squad, who last featured against New Zealand in March 2021. Over the past 12 months, the talented pacer has experienced a variety of injuries. Read Mosaddek takes five-wicket haul as Bangladesh look to bounce back against Zimbabwe Bangladesh squad for the 2022 ODI series against Zimbabwe Tamim Iqbal (captain), Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Nasum Ahmed. Top-order (batting) Bangladesh have four alternatives for their top-order batting lineup, including skipper Tamim Iqbal. Among them, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Anamul Haque are fighting for a permanent place in the team. This 3-match series may well be Anamul’s last opportunity to showcase his talent once more on the international stage. Therefore, Anamul should seize the chance to obtain the selectors' affection. Middle-order (batting) Mushfiqur Rahim’s return to the squad will strengthen the Bangladesh middle-order. Besides, Riyad, Afif, and Mosaddek’s main responsibility will be to accelerate the run rates in the death overs. Young Afif has already proved his capability as a batter, but Mosaddek’s place in the Bangladesh national team setup has been a bit shaky. Mosaddek needs to make some vital contributions in the series to cement his place in the national side. Read Bangladesh level series with comfortable win Pace (bowling) The selectors included four genuine pacers for the series, and all of them are capable match winners. Skipper Tamim Iqbal’s ideal picks would be Mustafizur, Taskin, and Shoriful. If Hasan Mahmud is given a chance and demonstrates his true potential, Tamim will face a dilemma when picking the top two pacers for the starting XI.  Spin (bowling) For Zimbabwe, constructing a playing XI with two genuine spinners could be an ideal decision. That is why the selectors included three spinners – Taijul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The off-spinner Miraz is a regular member of the ODI setup. Therefore, anyone between Taijul and Nasum will be picked for the playing XI. Both had commendable performances in the recent West Indies series and had a valid reason to be picked for the team. Aftermath Bangladesh’s recent ODI results have been pretty impressive, winning fifteen of twenty-one matches since last year. They have also won six out of seven ODI series since January 2021. In contrast, Zimbabwe have only won two matches out of twelve and haven’t won a series since January last year. As a result, Bangladesh will be a heavy favourite to win the upcoming BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022.  Read Nurul Hasan ruled out of Zimbabwe tour