The Tigers will take on Zimbabwe as a last assignment before visiting the USA. Zimbabwe will tour Bangladesh for a 5-match T20I series to bolster their preparation for World T20 as well. This is the first time these two teams will be facing each other since the thriller in World T20 2022 at Brisbane. Both teams are likely to come up with their best possible squads for this series. Here is all you need to know for the Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Men's T20I Series 2024. Full Fixtures of BAN vs ZIM T20I Series in 2024  The series is scheduled to kick off on Friday, May 3 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. It will end with the 5th T20I of the series on Saturday, May 11 at Dhaka's Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Table: Full fixture of the T20I series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Match Date Venue 1st T20 Friday, May 3, 2024 Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram 2nd T20 Sunday, May 5, 2024 Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram 3rd T20 Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram 4th T20 Friday, May 10, 2024 Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka 5th T20 Saturday, May 11, 2024 Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka Read more: BCB appoints former Pakistan great Mushtaq Ahmed as spin-bowling coach BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head T20I Records So Far Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe have faced each other 20 times in T20I. Bangladesh has won 13 games against Zimbabwe which is the most for them against a single opponent. Similarly, Zimbabwe has won 7 games against Bangladesh which is their highest (along with Ireland) against a single opponent. There have been 7 bilateral T20 series played between these two sides. 3 have been won by Bangladesh, 1 by Zimbabwe and the rest were a draw. However, Zimbabwe were the last bilateral series winners among them. Therefore, it is the perfect opportunity for both sides to brush up before the World T20. Let’s dive into some more detailed H2H records among these two familiar sides.  Table: Head-to-Head Records between Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Records Bangladesh Zimbabwe Match Wins 13 7 Highest Total 200/3 205/3 Lowest Total 135/9 119/7 Largest Victories by Runs 48 Runs 31 Runs Largest Victories by Wickets 9 Wickets 3 Wickets Read more: Tamim's international career in limbo as BCB offers no clarity Table: Notable Individual Head-to-Head Records between Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe: Records Bangladesh Zimbabwe Most Matches Mahmudllah Riyad (16) Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams (16) Most Runs Litton Das (308) Hamilton MasaKadza (377) Highest Score Najmul Hossain Shanto(71) Hamilton Masakadza (93) Most 50 Litton Das (3) Wesley Madhevere (3) Most Sixes Soumya Sarkar (15) Malcolm Waller (18) Most Wickets  Mustafizur Rahman (24)  Graeme Cramer (11) Best Bowling Mosaddek Hossain (4-0-20-5) Neville Madziva (4-0-34-4) Most Catches Soumya Sarkar (8) Sikandar Raza (9) Most Dismissals  Mushfiqur Rahim (7) Regis Chakabva (5) Highest Partnership Shakib Al Hasan-Shamsur Rahman (118) Vusi Sibanda, Hamilton Masakadza (101) Most Matches as a Captain Mashrafe Mortaza (6) Elton Chigumbura (4) Bottom Line Both of the teams are coming to the series after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh lost to them at their home while Zimbabwe lost to Sri Lanka. Therefore, both of them will go to the field having a similar situation. The last 1 year of Bangladesh at T20 cricket on home ground, where they beat England, Ireland, and Afghanistan, makes them a slight favorite for this series.  On the other hand, Zimbabwe lost their last 3 series in a row. Nevertheless, both teams can ulitilise the BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2024 to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup tournament. Read more: 'Mustafizur has nothing to learn from IPL,' says BCB Cricket Ops chair

The much-anticipated Bangladesh vs Afghanistan cricket series in 2023 will have a thrilling Test match, which will start on Wednesday (June 14, 2023), and end on Sunday (June 18, 2023). The match will be held at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. With a scheduled start time of 10:00 AM local time, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the fascinating encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan teams. Head-to-head Test records: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan Bangladesh and Afghanistan played only one Test previously. On September 5, 2019, Bangladesh faced Afghanistan in a Test match, resulting in a defeat for Bangladesh by a margin of 224 runs. In terms of Test statistics, Afghanistan currently holds the advantage over Bangladesh. Afghanistan arrived, they fought with determination and emerged victorious. Despite being the same Bangladesh team that triumphed over some of the top Test-playing nations on their home ground, Afghanistan showed its strength. Renowned for their remarkable progress in cricket, Afghans have written a new chapter in the history books, demonstrating their talent. Read more: Litton expresses pride on eve of Test captaincy Afghanistan scored 342 & 260 runs, and Bangladesh scored 205 & 173 runs. Rahmat Shah scored 102 runs in the first innings, which was the biggest score in that match. However, Rashid Khan was the man who defeated Bangladesh alone, as he took 11 wickets in total. Overview of Bangladesh and Afghanistan Test Squads Bangladesh Test Squad Against Afghanistan Litton Das will lead Bangladesh team for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. Bangladesh Cricket Board has selected two new players for the team, Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan. However, the Tigers will boost their strength with regular players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and more. But Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan can play a key role if they are included in the starting squad. Shahadat usually plays as a middle-order batsman. He has displayed an impressive performance by scoring two half-centuries in two unofficial Test matches against West Indies A. Musfik, a promising fast bowler, got attention with a remarkable performance in the 2022-23 National Cricket League. He displayed his talent by claiming an impressive tally of 25 wickets throughout the season, maintaining a remarkable average of 15.92. One of his notable highlights was his exceptional display against Dhaka Division, where he took 8 wickets for 73 runs. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Afghanistan Test Squad Analysis Further, Taskin Ahmed will also boost Bangladesh’s bowling side. He was previously left out of the squad for the Ireland Test due to a side strain but has made a comeback and has been included in the team. Furthermore, Zakir Hasan, who missed the Ireland Test in April, has also been included in the squad. Bangladesh will not get Shakib Al Hasan in the Test as he is recovering from a finger injury. So, this can be a weakness for the Bangladesh team. Afghanistan Test Squad Against Bangladesh Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named the captain of the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming Test match. The Afghanistan cricket team’s 15-man squad has been boosted by the inclusion of fast bowling duo Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Nijat Masoud, along with the young leg-spinner Izharulhaq Naweed. Additionally, Karim Janat, who was impressed with his exceptional all-round performance in the Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament, has received his first call-up to the national team. The team management has recognized his talent and potential, affording him an opportunity to shine at the highest level. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis But, Afghanistan will not get their star player Rashid Khan due to injury. Apart from Rashid, some of the experienced players will also miss the Test, such as Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammed Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Missing out these players can be a weakness for Afghans. BAN vs AFG Test 2023: Key Players Potential Players of Bangladesh Team The Bangladesh team will heavily rely on a few key players, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, in the upcoming Test match against Afghanistan. Shanto, with his experience of 22 Test matches, has shown glimpses of brilliance, including a memorable innings of 163 runs against Sri Lanka. Despite a relatively quiet performance in the last Test against Ireland, his recent form suggests he has a great opportunity to showcase his skills against Afghanistan. Mushfiqur Rahim, currently in excellent form, played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s recent victory over Ireland. He scored a rapid half-century and emerged as the highest run-scorer for the home team. Read more: Litton to Lead Bangladesh in Afghanistan Test Mehidy Hasan Miraz, known for his all-around abilities, has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball. Despite scoring 55 runs and taking only 2 wickets in the last match against Ireland, Miraz’s batting skills have been commendable throughout his career. Accumulating 1197 runs in 38 matches, including a highest score of 103, he has proven his ability to convert starts into significant innings. Key Players of Afghanistan Team Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, and Amir Hamza Hotak can play a vital role for Afghanistan in the upcoming Test. Rahmat Shah, with an appearance in all six Test matches for Afghanistan, has displayed excellent performances and impressive statistics. Accumulating 385 runs in 12 innings, with a highest score of 102, he has shown his ability to excel under pressure. Ibrahim Zadran, a standout player in Afghans Test cricket, has shown exceptional skills. With 356 runs in four matches and eight innings, including a highest score of 87, he has proven his ability to dominate opposing bowling attacks. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records Amir Hamza Hotak, a skilled left-arm spinner, has made significant contributions to Afghanistan’s Test team. Though he has played only three matches, his 16 wickets in six innings demonstrate his ability to destroy opposition batting line-ups. Who is Favorite to Win the Test Match? Bangladesh is the favorite in the Test match. Tigers have the advantage of playing on their home ground in Mirpur, where they previously lost a Test match against Afghanistan in 2019. They will be eager to balance the head-to-head record this time. Despite the absence of their iconic player, Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh has key players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam, who has shown good form in recent matches. Shanto has the potential to perform well, having scored a remarkable 163 runs against Sri Lanka in 2021. Mushfiqur and Miraz have also demonstrated their capabilities with the bat and ball, respectively. Taskin Ahmed, though less experienced in Tests, is expected to make an impact with his bowling. Read more: BCB to introduce its own TV channel Final Words Considering the unpredictable nature of cricket and the strengths of both teams, it is challenging to make a definitive prediction for the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match in 2023. However, Bangladesh will likely aim to take revenge after its previous loss, while Afghanistan will seek to replicate its success. It will ultimately come down to the performance of the players and their ability to adapt to the conditions.