Bangladesh easily defeated Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the third T20I match in Harare on Sunday (25th July) and clinched the twenty20 series 2-1. With this victory, Bangladesh have also won their first T20I series in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh previously played only one twenty20 series in Zimbabwe which ended in a 1-1 draw.Zimbabwean batters did well in the series-deciding match, with a huge 193/5 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh responded well by reaching the target with four balls to spare. Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I series are mentioned in this article. Read:Tigers chase down 194 to seal T20 series against Zimbabwe Bangladesh Player Ratings of BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I Series Soumya Sarkar (8/10) Inn: 3 | Runs: 126 | SR: 124.75 | HS: 68 | 50s: 2 Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.57 | BBI: 2/19 | 5W: 0 Soumya Sarkar performed well in the Twenty20 series. He was the second-highest run scorer and also took three wickets. Mohammad Naim (4/10) Inn: 3 | Runs: 71 | SR: 107.57 | HS: 63* | 50s: 1 Naim had one good knock and then he was silent for the next two innings in the series. Shakib Al Hasan (5/10) Inn: 2|Runs: 37 | SR: 160.86 | HS: 25 | 50s: 0 Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.57 | BBI: 2/19 | 5W: 0 Shakib Al Hasan failed with the bat once again, but he contributed with the ball in the series. Mahmudullah Riyad (3/10) Inn: 3|Runs: 53 | SR: 115.21 | HS: 34 | 50s: 0 Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad was ineffective with both the bat and the ball in the twenty20 series. Read: Zimbabwe post highest T20I total vs Bangladesh Shamim Hossain (9/10) Inn: 2| Runs: 60 | SR: 214.28 | HS: 31* | 50s: 0 The new sensation Shamim Hossain showed that he will be an important asset for Bangladesh's Twenty20 lineup in the near future. Afif Hossain (7/10) Inn: 2| Runs: 38 | SR: 126.66 | HS: 24 | 50s: 0 All-rounder Afif Hossain is a genuine talent. Afif has a promising career ahead of him. Nurul Hasan (6/10) Inn: 3| Runs: 26 | SR: 152.94 | HS: 16* | 50s: 0 Nurul Hasan has made a significant impact with the bat since returning to the Bangladesh national squad. He is a real power hitter in the death overs. Mahedi Hasan (4/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 15 | SR: 78.94 | HS: 15 | 50s: 0 Inn: 2 | Wickets: 1 | Econ: 14.50 | BBI: 1/11 | 5W: 0 Mahedi Hasan struggled in the T20 series against Zimbabwe.He needs to remain consistent to keep his place in the squad. Read:BAN vs. ZIM 2021: T20I Series Finale Review Mohammad Saifuddin (4/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 19 | SR: 126.66 | HS: 19 | 50s: 0 Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 9.08 | BBI: 2/23 | 5W: 0 Mohammad Saifuddin gave up a lot of runs in the death overs. He will have to adjust his lines and lengths. Taskin Ahmed (2/10) Inn: 2 | Wickets: 0 | Econ: 9.33 | BBI: -- | 5W: 0 Right-arm medium pacer Taskin only played two games in the series and failed to pick up a wicket. Mustafizur Rahman (8/10) Inn: 1 | Wickets: 3 | Econ: 7.75 | BBI: 3/31 | 5W: 0 Left-arm pacer Mustafizur only played one match in the series, but he took three wickets. Shoriful Islam (9/10) Inn: 3 | Wickets: 6 | Econ: 7.00 | BBI: 3/33 | 5W: 0 Shoriful Islam has established himself as a regular starter for Bangladesh across all formats. He had the most wickets in the series. Read:Zimbabwe restore parity in T20 series Bottom Line The Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 T20I series show that some of the cricketers had a fruitful outing throughout the series. The star performers in the three-match contest were Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain and newcomer Shamim Hossain.Following the performances of the young stars in the T20 series, it is evident that Bangladesh's pipeline is quite strong.Bangladesh have the potential to become a dominant force in the Twenty20 format in the near future if the Bangladesh Cricket Board can properly nurture the young players.

The third match of the T20I series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will be held on 25th July. This match will take place at the Harare Sports Club. The first two matches were also held at the same location, and we observed that the batters were benefited the most from the pitches. We may expect the series finale match to be played on the same pitch. The series is now level at 1-1. Bangladesh will have to perform well against Zimbabwe to win the series. The third T20I match preview of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 series is discussed in this article.  Team News – Bangladesh Bangladeshi batsmen failed to keep up the pressure on Zimbabwe's bowling unit while chasing 166 runs in the second T20I, losing wickets at a regular interval. In the end, the visiting side came 24runs short of winning the match. Read Bangladesh vs. Australia 2021: Expected Personal Milestones to Reach Bangladesh must come out with a proper setup in the third match in order to win the series. They could make a few adjustments in the series-deciding battle. Bangladesh's big challenge in this important match will be to score rapidly while keeping wickets in hand. Two senior players in the team, Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mahmudullah Riyad will have to do a little more in the last match of the tour if Bangladesh is to win a Twenty20 series in Zimbabwe for the first time. Newcomer Shamim Hossain showcased his power-hitting skills in the second match, which is a promising sign for Bangladesh. Nurul Hasan and the bowlers have been outstanding throughout the series. They must maintain their excellent performance in the final match. Bangladesh can win if the players give it theirs best during the contest. Read Zimbabwe restore parity in T20 series Three key players for Bangladesh Shakib Al Hasan: T20Is: 78 | Runs: 1,579 | HS: 84 | SR: 123.74 | Wkts: 94 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.83 Mahmudullah Riyad: T20Is: 91 | Runs: 1,526 | HS: 64* | SR: 123.06 | Wkts: 31 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.34 Mustafizur Rahman: T20Is: 43 | Wkts: 61 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 8.02 Read Mushfiqur to miss T20 series against Australia over isolation norms Bangladesh’s Predicted XI Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad (C), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam Team News – Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's campaign has gained a lot of confidence after winning the second match by 23 runs against a highly competitive Bangladesh team. Though, Bangladesh can still come back strong in the third match. And, the host will have to put on their finest display if they want to win their first-ever T20 series against Bangladesh. Read Tigers crush Zimbabwe in first T20 match Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza had an outstanding outing in the second match. His quick breakthroughs aided Zimbabwe in reclaiming control of the game. Masakadza received the player of the match award after finishing his spell with three wickets. Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, and other senior members of the squad will be essential for Zimbabwe In the last match. However, everyone in the playing XI will have to do their part properly to win the series. Read Australia’s August tour of Bangladesh 'on' Three key players for Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza: T20Is: 41 | Runs: 524 | HS: 59 | SR: 107.37 | Wkts: 13 | BBI: 2/7 | Econ: 8.20 Wellington Masakadza: T20Is: 19 |Wkts: 17 | BBI: 4/28 | Econ: 7.35 Luke Jongwe: T20Is: 13 | Wkts: 19 | BBI: 4/18 | Econ: 8.94 Read Tamim to miss home series against Australia, New Zealand Zimbabwe’s predicted XI TadiwanasheMarumani, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Milton Shumba, Wellington Masakadza, TendaiChatara, Blessing Muzarabani                                                                          Pitch and Weather Report The curator is likely to create a batting-friendly surface, and we might see a run-fest between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the third Twenty20 match. The weather in Harare will most likely be partly cloudy on Sunday, although it will remain bright throughout the day. Overall, we may anticipate pleasant weather for a cricket match. Read Tamim, Shohan guide Tigers to ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe Verdict The third T20I match of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 series will be far more challenging, with both teams hoping to win the series. Therefore, the host Zimbabwe will go all out to overcome Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh have never won a T20 series in Zimbabwe but this time they have a great opportunity to win a Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe in their own backyard for the first time. However, the responsibilities that Bangladeshi players will play against Zimbabwe would be crucial. Bangladesh would be the favorite to win the series against the host if they can maintain their intensity throughout the game. Cricket fans are looking forward to a thrilling finish of the twenty20 series. Read Chakabva, Raza, Burl propel Zimbabwe to 298 in 3rd ODI

Zimbabwe bounced back strong against Bangladesh in the second match on Sunday (July 18) after losing the first encounter of the ODI series. Bangladesh won the match in the end, courtesy of Shakib Al Hasan's courageous effort with the bat, for that he was presented the player of the match award.Bangladesh won by three wickets in an exciting battle between these two sides. Team tigers take a 2-0 series lead, with the third match taking place at the same venue on Tuesday (July 20). The second match report of the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 ODI series is discussed in this article. BAN vs. ZIM 2021 ODI Series: The Second Match Report  Zimbabwe were desperate for a win in the second match and gave it all they had. However, their effort went in vain as Bangladesh sealed the series with a 3-wicket victory in Harare in the second game. Read Shakib shines in Tigers series win against Zimbabwe This was a special match for all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who has struggled with the bat this year. Bangladesh won the game in the last over thanks to Shakib's unbeaten 96* runs. He became the third Bangladeshi player to reach 12,000 international runs with this knock after Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. Shakib Al Hasan also broke Jacques Kallis' world record. Former South African international Kallis is the first player in international cricket history to have 500+ wickets and 12,000 runs. Shakib became the second player to achieve this feat on Sunday (July 18). But he reached the milestone far quicker than Kallis. Shakib completed the milestone in 348 games, whereas Kallis needed to play 420 games. Read:Shoriful takes four as Bangladesh restrict Zimbabwe to 240 Shakib Al Hasan will just need 17 wickets to become the first player in international cricket history to have 600 wickets and 12,000 runs. Shakib has scored 12,070 runs and claimed 583 wickets in 348 international appearances. Coming to the match report, Zimbabwe elected to bat first and scored 240/9 in their 50-over quota. Zimbabwe's progression was repeatedly halted due to the inability to construct big partnerships in the middle. Read:Bangladesh bowl first in second ODI Chakabva (26), Brendon Taylor (46), Dion Myers (34), Wessley Madhevere (56), and Sikandar Raza (30) contributed with the bat for Zimbabwe. Young left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh's most successful bowler. He took four wickets for 46 runs, accompaniedwith Shakib taking two. Bangladesh got off to a good start thanks to a 39-run partnership between Tamim and Liton in the first ten overs. However, Bangladesh lost four wickets in the following nine overs and were down to 75/4 in 18 overs. Read Chris Gayle Reaches 14K Twenty20 Runs: The Undisputed King in T20 Cricket The Shakib-Mahmudullah duo then aimed to rebuild the innings with a 55-run partnership. However, things started to turn in Zimbabwe's favor once again as Bangladesh lost three more wickets in the middle of the innings. Bangladesh were 173/7 at the time. Shakib then paired up with fast bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin to take Bangladesh home in the 50th overs with an unbeaten 69*-run eighth-wicket partnership. Apart from Shakib's match-winning 96*, Saifuddin delivered a crucial 28*-run knock. Read:Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021: Three Reasons Behind Tigers Thumping Win in the First ODI Verdict Bangladesh won the match and the series with a game in hand owing to Shakib Al Hasan's outstanding batting performance. Shakib has been struggling to score runs since his comeback last year prior to this match. Therefore, this match came as a welcome respite to him. It was Bangladesh's 18th consecutive ODI victory over Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's last ODI victory against Bangladesh came in Bulawayo in 2013. It's indeed clear that Bangladesh have dominated Zimbabwe in recent series. Team tigers is expected to win the BAN vs. ZIM 2021 ODI series 3-0 against the host. Read T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Likely to Face India and Pakistan in the Group Stage

Mahmudullah Riyad is an efficient batsman and one of the trustworthy cricketers when quick runs are required in the death overs. Riyad is regarded as a silent killer and a competent Test batsman as well. However, he was ignored by the selectors for the Test format after the Pakistan series in February 2020. Mahmudullah was recalled for a one-off Test against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh won the series thanks to his career-best 150 runs in the first innings. Meanwhile, Riyad has decided to retire from Test cricket following a superb innings against Zimbabwe. In this article, we have picked Mahmudullah's best Test innings for Bangladesh. Mahmudullah’s Best Innings in Test Matches 5) Against New Zealand (1st Test, 2019) Venue: Hamilton Result: New Zealand won by an innings and 52 runs Mahmudullah: 146 (2nd innings) Mahmudullah Riyad produced a counter-attacking 146-run knock in the second innings on a bouncy track against a deadly New Zealand pace attack. When all of Bangladesh's batsmen failed to adapt to the Kiwis' blistering pace attack, Mahmudullah and Soumya came out strong and put up a 235-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Though Bangladesh lost the match by an innings and 52 runs. READ: Mushfiqur to miss remainder of Zimbabwe series 4) Against West Indies (2nd Test, 2018) Venue: Dhaka Result: Bangladesh won by an innings and 184 runs Mahmudullah: 136 (1st innings) Bangladesh won by an innings and 184 runs, making the game a one-sided affair. Bangladesh scored 508 runs in the first innings, owing to a crucial 136-run innings by Mahmudullah Riyad. He was accompanied by Shakib and Liton on his way to hundred. Riyad produced a really great knock. Miraz was named man of the match after taking 12 wickets in the match. Read  BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings 3) Against Zimbabwe (2nd Test, 2014) Venue: Khulna Result: Bangladesh won by 162 runs   Mahmudullah: 56 & 71 Mahmudullah played two solid innings in the 2014 bilateral Test series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. In particular, his 71-run knock in the second innings was important to the match's outcome. Bangladesh declared their second innings at 248/9d after gaining a 313-run lead. Bangladesh went onto win the match by 162 runs. Read  Mominul “not well-informed” about Mahmudullah’s retirement 2) Against Zimbabwe (2nd Test, 2018) Venue: Dhaka Result: Bangladesh won by 218 runs  Mahmudullah: 101* (2nd innings) Zimbabwe scored 304 runs in their first innings in response to Bangladesh's mammoth 522-run total. Bangladesh required quick runs in the second innings to get a commanding lead. Mahmudullah rose to the occasion and played an aggressive 101*-run knock to set Zimbabwe a 443-run target. Zimbabwe ultimately crumbled and was defeated by 218 runs. READ: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2021: ODI Series Preview 1) Against Zimbabwe (Only Test, 2021) Venue: Harare Result: Bangladesh won by 220 runs  Mahmudullah: 150* (1st innings) Mahmudullah Riyad stunned everyone with a brilliant 150*-run knock in the first innings of the only Test against Zimbabwe after returning to Test cricket. He also recorded a 191-run partnership with pacer Taskin Ahmed on the ninth wicket. Bangladesh were all out for 468 runs in the first innings and were in an excellent position. Bangladesh won the match by 220 runs in the end. READ: Mushfiq to play T20Is in Zimbabwe Bottom Line Mahmudullah Riyad showed once again that he is one of the most effective Test batsmen for Bangladesh after a magnificent performance against Zimbabwe in the last Test. Moreover, analyzing Mahmudullah's best Test innings for Bangladesh highlights his importance as a player for the Test setup. That's why his decision to retire from Test cricket is terrible news for Bangladesh cricket. 

Bangladesh’s One Day Internationals records in the past five years are impressive. Bangladesh won their last ODI series against Sri Lanka, which was their first limited-overs series victory against the Lankans. On the other side, Zimbabwe have had a difficult time on the international stage in recent years. Zimbabwe must play with more prudence and dedication if they truly want to win the ODI series. Bangladesh are the overwhelming favorite to win the contest based on their current form. The preview for Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2021 ODI series will give you an insight into the strengths of the two teams. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe: Notable ODI Records The first of the three-match ODI serieswill be held on July 16. The rest of the two matches will be held on July 18 and July 20 respectively. All the matches will take place at the Harare Sports Club. # Eleven of the seventeen bilateral ODI series between the two sides have been won by Bangladesh. Zimbabwe have won six series. # Tamim Iqbal has scored the most (1,684) runs for Bangladesh. On the other hand, Brendon Taylor (1,410) has scored the most runs for Zimbabwe. Read:Mushfiq to play T20Is in Zimbabwe # Shakib Al Hasan has picked up the most (74) wickets for Bangladesh, while Raymond Price (35) has snatched the most wickets for Zimbabwe. # Liton Das made the highest individual score (176) for Bangladesh, while CK Coventry played the highest individual innings (194*) for Zimbabwe. # Abdur Razzakhas the best bowling figures for Bangladesh (5/29). On the other side,Bryan Strang has the best bowling figures for Zimbabwe (6/20). Read:BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021: Bangladesh Player Ratings Probable Bangladesh Playing XI BCB has named a 17-man squad for the three-match One-Day International series against Zimbabwe. The selectors have chosen five pacers, including all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin, as Bangladesh's pacers have fared well in recent international series. Three genuine spinners were also picked, including the world's number one all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Experienced wicket-keeper NurulHasanSohan has returned to the Bangladesh team. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has also been included in the team. Apart from that, the majority of the expected names have been included in this squad. Read Mahmudullah says “dramatic” goodbye to Test cricket, given guard of honour The Bangladesh players who can make a difference Tamim Iqbal: ODI: 216 | Runs: 7,534 | HS: 158 | Ave: 36.75 Shakib Al Hasan: ODI: 212 | Runs: 6,455 | HS: 134* | Wkts: 269 | BBI: 5/29 Mustafizur Rahman: ODI: 67 | Wkts: 124 | BBI:6/43 | Ave: 22.92 Read:Mominul “not well-informed” about Mahmudullah’s retirement Predicted Playing XI (Bangladesh): Tamim Iqbal (C), Liton Das, Shakib AlHasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mosaddek Hossain, MahmudullahRiyad, Afif Hossain, MehidyHasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman Probable Zimbabwe Playing XI The team for the ODI series will most likely be announced the day before the first match. Zimbabwe will play their hearts out to win the series, therefore we should anticipate a very strong squad for the contest. Zimbabwe have a chance to pass Sri Lanka and perhaps break into the top eight of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League if they win this bilateral ODI series against Bangladesh.  Zimbabwe's selectors may decide to select several young and talented players for the contest. Besides, the team will have all of the expected names. Read Bangladesh seven wickets away from a win in Harare The Zimbabwe players who can make a difference Sean Williams: ODI:136 | Runs: 3,958 | HS: 129* | Ave: 35.02 Brendan Taylor: ODI: 199 | Runs: 6,530 | HS: 145* | Ave: 35.68 Donald Tiripano: ODI: 35 | Wkts: 33 | BBI: 5/63 | Runs: 344 | HS: 55* Predicted Playing XI (Zimbabwe) Brian Chari, Justice Chibhabha (C), Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, SikandarRaza, Donald Tiripano, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, TendaiChisoro Read:Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 220 runs in one-off Test Verdict Bangladesh have an edge over Zimbabwe in the overall record between the two teams as per the preview of Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 ODI series. Moreover, the current Bangladesh team is stronger than Zimbabwe's ODI setup, and they will begin the series as favorites. We should expect a competitive showdown between the two sides as Zimbabwe is hosting the series.

Bangladesh comfortably defeated Zimbabwe by 220 runs in a one-off Test in Harare on Sunday (11th July). They secured the victory on the final day. Bangladesh have also won their first Test series in Zimbabwe with this victory. Previously, Bangladesh played four longer-version series in Zimbabwe. They lost three of them and drew one.Bangladesh dominated the match as Zimbabwe were completely outplayed by a high-spirited Bangladesh Test side. Zimbabwe's overall performance were unsatisfactory while Bangladeshi players had a fantastic time during the match. Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021 are mentioned in this article. Bangladesh Player Ratings of BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021 We have compiled ratings for all of players of Bangladesh following the end of the BAN-ZIM Test series, which are given below... Saif Hasan (3/10) Inn: 2 | Runs: 43 | Ave: 21.50 | HS: 43 | 100s: 0 Saif Hasan squandered two chances to score big on a batting-friendly Harare surface. He scored 43 runs in the second inning after being scoreless in the first innings. Read Bangladesh's Overseas Victories in Test Cricket in the Last Two Decades Shadman Islam (7/10) Inn: 2|Runs: 138 | Ave: 138 | HS: 115* | 100s: 1 Shadman Islam was picked to the playing XI in place of veteran Tamim Iqbal, and he took advantage of the opportunity by scoring a well-deserved century in the second innings. Najmul Hossain Shanto(7/10) Inn: 2|Runs: 119 | Ave: 119 | HS: 117* | 100s: 1 Talented top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century in the second innings after hitting an unbeaten 117* off 118 balls knock. Read:Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 220 runs in one-off Test Mominul Haque (7/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 70 | Ave: 70 | HS: 70 | 100s: 0 Mominul Haque scored 70 runs in the first innings and led the team well in Bangladesh's maiden Test series triumph in Zimbabwe. Mushfiqur Rahim (2/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 11 | Ave: 11 | HS: 11 | 100s: 0 Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim was unable to seize the opportunity to play a huge knock on a flat track At Harare Sports Club. Shakib Al Hasan(7/10) Inn: 1|Runs: 3 | Ave: 3 | HS: 3 | 100s: 0 | Inn: 2 | Wickets: 5 | Econ: 2.10 | BBI: 4/82 | 5W: 0 Shakib was unable to make an impact with the bat. However, his contribution with the ball was huge in the first innings. Read Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2021: Test Series Preview Liton Das (6/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 95 | Ave: 95 | HS: 95 | 100s: 0 Liton scored 95 in the first innings. He seemed to be on his way to a huge innings until losing his wicket to Donald Tiripano. Mahmudullah Riyad (10/10) Inn: 1|Runs: 150* | Ave: -- | HS: 150* | 100s: 1 MahmudullahRiyad silenced his critics with a stunning 150*-run knock in the first innings. Unfortunately, Mahmudullah has already stated that he would no longer play Test cricket. MehidyHasanMiraz (8/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 0 | Ave: 0 | HS: 0 | 100s: 0 Inn: 2 | Wickets: 9 | Econ: 2.40 | BBI: 5/82 | 5W: 1 Bangladesh's most successful bowler in this one-off Test series was MehidyHasanMiraz. He took nine wickets, including a fifer in the first innings. Read: BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021: Five Things We Learned From The One-Off Test Taskin Ahmed (9/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 75| Ave: 75 | HS: 75 | 100s: 0 Inn: 2 | Wickets: 5 | Econ: 2.10 | BBI: 4/82 | 5W: 0 Taskin Ahmed produced a fantastic performance in this Test match.  He scored a career-best 75-run in the first innings and set a record partnership with Mahmdullah for the 9th wicket. Taskin bowled well in the second innings as well. Ebadot Hossain(2/10) Inn: 1| Runs: 0 | Ave: 0 | HS:0 | 100s: 0 Inn: 2 | Wickets: 1 | Econ: 3.03 | BBI: 1/39 | 5W: 0 Ebadot just took one wicket and he had a rather quiet match. Read:Mahmudullah says “dramatic” goodbye to Test cricket, given guard of honour Bottom Line With the exception of a few, the Bangladesh player ratings for the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021 suggest that almost everyone had a productive outing during the match. Mahmudullah Riyad, who just retired from Test cricket, delivered a match-winning knock in this match. The main highlight of the match was his 191-run partnership with pacer Taskin Ahmed for the ninth wicket in the first innings. Including this victory, Bangladesh have only won two Tests in nearly three years.

Riding on three wonderful centuries and brilliant bowling, Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 220 runs in the one-off Test in Harare on Sunday. Mahmudullah won the man of the match award for his unbeaten 150 in the first innings of the match. The right-hand all-rounder shocked everyone after scoring his best innings in the format as he announced he was retiring from Test. Shadman Islam (115) registered his maiden ton in the format in the second innings; Najmul Hossain Shanto his second (117). They posted 196 runs in the second-wicket stand of the same innings, which helped Bangladesh set a target of 477 for the hosts. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who bagged five wickets in the first innings, took four in the second one. He took nine wickets conceding 148 runs, the best bowling figures for a Bangladeshi in an away Test. Also read: PM greets Tigers for Test series win against Zimbabwe The all-rounder surpassed right-hand pacer Robiul Islam, who claimed nine wickets for 155 runs against the same opponent at the same venue in 2013.

Bangladesh won the one-off Test against Zimbabwe by 220 runs on Sunday (11th July) at the Harare Sports Club and also sealed the longer version series 1-0. Bangladesh dominated the match for the majority of the time. Shadman Islam took injured Tamim Iqbal's place in the playing XI and seized the opportunity by scoring a responsible century in the second innings. Mahmudullah Riyad, Taskin Ahmed, Najmul Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, and Shakib Al Hasan all played well for Bangladesh in the match. In this article, we discussed the five things we learned from the lone Test of BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021. Five Things We Learned From the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021 This was Bangladesh's first Test victory in more than one year. Apart from this, Bangladesh's last Test win came in February 2020 against Zimbabwe. All of the senior players took part in this match with the exception of Tamim Iqbal, who was ruled out due to a knee injury. Bowlers are Key in Winning Test Matches Cricket experts believe that bowlers must be able to take regular wickets in order to win consistently in Test cricket. In light of this, Bangladesh cruised to win against Zimbabwe despite Harare's batting-friendly pitch. Bangladesh scored 468 runs in their first innings. Zimbabwe responded well at the start of their innings, but were bowled out for only 276 runs in their first innings. Shakib and Mehdi both bowled well in the first innings for Bangladesh.    Bangladesh batters looked solid in the second innings, setting Zimbabwe a target of 477 runs to win. But in the chase, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 256 runs. The Bangladeshi bowlers made a major contribution to this Test's victory.    Read Mominul “not well-informed” about Mahmudullah’s retirement Spinners are Bangladesh's Main Strike Bowlers Shakib Al Hasan and Mehdi Hasan Miraj were the most successful bowlers against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe were knocked out for a low total in the first innings due to the excellent bowling of these two spinners. Taskin Ahmed bowled well in the second innings and took four wickets, but spinners played the most crucial roles in the contest. So, there is no doubt that spinners are Bangladesh's main strike bowlers. Mahmudullah Riyad is Still Capable to Play Test Cricket Veteran batsman Mahmudullah Riyad showed once again that he is still equally good at playing Test cricket with an unbeaten 150*-run knock in the first innings. However, Mahmudullah has already announced his retirement from Test. Experienced players like Mahmudullah Riyad should play more longer-version cricket if Bangladesh want to improve in the Test format. Read Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 220 runs in one-off Test Alternatives of Senior Cricketers are being developed The lack of a proper pipeline is one of Bangladesh cricket's most serious problems. However, there is a reason for optimism after Taskin Ahmed, Sadman Islam, Nazmul Hossain, and Mehedi Hasan Miraj's performances in the Test match. Bangladesh dominated in the match thanks to their outstanding performance. Taskin took 5 wickets in the match and scored 75 runs in the first innings, while Miraz got 9 wickets. Among the batsmen, Shadman and Najmul struck a century each in the second innings. We can expect that veteran cricketers in Bangladesh's squad will have strong options in the near future. Read Mahmudullah says “dramatic” goodbye to Test cricket, given guard of honour The Quality of Zimbabwe's Cricket has deteriorated At one point, famous cricketers like Andrew Flower and Grant Flower brought Zimbabwe cricket to the spotlight. However, there is currently no world-class player on the Zimbabwe squad, which is a major area of concern for the country's cricket development. Zimbabwean cricket will go down further if no action is taken soon. Bottom Line After analyzing the performances of the Bangladesh players in the only match of the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021, it is evident that they had a productive match. Mahmudullah Riyad once again demonstrated that he is still capable of playing Test cricket with a magnificent performance with the bat while young players had demonstrated their cricketing talents. On the other side, Zimbabwe were unable to capitalize on their home-ground advantage and underperformed throughout the match. Overall, the Bangladeshi players and Captain Mominul Haque, who has yet to lose a Test match against Zimbabwe, have gained a lot of confidence from this match.   Read Bangladesh seven wickets away from a win in Harare

The lone Test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will start on Wednesday (July 7).  BCB has included all of the senior players in the squad for the Test series. Players from the Bangladesh squad played a two-day warm-up match against a Zimbabwe Select XI before this longer-version contest. This practice match was necessary to ensure full preparation for the crucial Test match. The players had a fruitful practice in this match as almost everyone scored runs and bowlers took wickets. Big takeaways from the warm-up match ahead of the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021 are discussed in this article. Read:Shakib, Mehidy star in practice match The Warm-Up Match Highlights Ahead of the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021 Batting All the Bangladeshi batsmen had a good time in the middle during the warm-up match against Zimbabwe Select XI at the Harare Sports Club. Opted to bat first, Bangladesh scored 313/2d, but Most of Bangladesh's batters retired on their own to give others a chance to bat. Only Shadman Islam and the skipper MominulHaque lost their wickets in the innings. Shadman Islam opened the innings along with SaifHasan for Bangladesh. Saif seemed solid and confident while Shadman was a bit shaky and eventually returned to the pavilion without scoring a run. Bangladesh skipper MominulHaque stepped out to bat when SaifHasan retired hurt after a fantastic 65 (108) run knock that included 13 boundaries and a six. MominulHaque scored 31 runs in 77 balls before giving up his wicket to Chipungu. Read BAN vs ZIM: Five Most Memorable Matches Between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Following Mominul's departure, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan stepped out to bat and scored 74 off 56 balls, including 14 boundaries and a six. It was a crucial knock for Shakib, who has struggled to score since his comeback to international cricket in January this year. This innings would boost his confidence ahead of the forthcoming Test match. Apart from that, Najmul Hossain Shanto (52), Liton Das (37), and veteran Mahmudullah Riyad (40) enjoyed their time at the crease. Tamim Iqbal (18) and Shadman Islam (4) stayed unbeaten in the second innings, putting up 22 runs in their opening partnership. Read:Windies vs South Africa T20I Series 2021: SA Clinch the Series Against WI Bowling In the chase of Bangladesh’s 312 runs, Zimbabwe were all-out for 202 runs in 72.5 overs. TimycenMaruma (58) scored the most runs for Zimbabwe Select XI, while opener TakudzwanasheKaitano (32) and middle-order batsman Wesley Madhevere (28) both played good innings for the Zimbabwean side. Shakib Al Hasan and MehidyHasanMiraz each took three wickets for Bangladesh. Miraz was a bit expensive, allowing 4 runs per over. Miraz gave up 64 runs in 16 overs while only getting two maiden overs. On the other hand, Shakib had a bowling statistic of 12.5-2-34-3. Besides them, pacers Shoriful Islam (2), Taskin Ahmed (1), and Ebadot Hossain (1) also bowled well. Bangladesh's most economical bowler was off-spinner NayeemHasan, he conceded only 10 runs in his eight overs but remained wicketless. While Abu JayedRahi gave up 14 runs in his 7 overs spell. Read England vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2021: Eng Seal the Series Against SL The Bangladeshi bowlers had a productive practice match, and they will hopefully do much better in the Test match. Bottom Line After analyzing the big takeaways from the warm-up match ahead of the BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021, it is clear that the players had a productive practice match. If Mahmudullah Riyad is picked for playing XI, he will play his 50th Test match. However, we can expect the best eleven will take part in the upcoming Test against Zimbabwe. Read:Lankan Premier League: Shakib, Tamim included in draft line-up

Bangladesh team arrived in Zimbabwe on Wednesday (30 June) to play a bilateral series that included Tests, ODI, and T20I. Bangladesh added two more newly appointed coaching staff for this tour. Sri Lankan Rangana Herath has been named as the spin coach, while South African Ashwell Prince has been appointed as the batting consultant. Bangladesh already have Russell Domingo as head coach, Ottis Gibson as pace bowling coach, and Ryan Cook as fielding coach. National team players should perform better on the international stage with this current coaching setup. This article discusses what Bangladesh cricket fans can expect from Herath and Prince. Things Rangana Herath will be expected to do as Spin Coach Former Sri Lankan international Rangana Herath has taken over as Bangladesh's spin coach from Daniel Vettori. He'll be in charge of the spinners until the T20 World Cup, which is set to begin in October this year.  One of the main obstacles with Daniel Vettori was language. Players had a hard time understanding his lessons despite having a translator on hand to help. Another important factor was the culture. Vettori wasn’t completely familiar with the culture and mindset of this part of the world. Sometimes he couldn't figure out what the players really wanted from him? Read England Clinch Series Against Sri Lanka; Windies Stun South Africa in the First T20I In such scenarios, Rangana Herath would be a lot better choice for coaching Bangladeshi fringe players. We've seen previously how Chandika Hathurusinghe transformed Bangladesh's national team and was able to get the best out of his players.He knew how to encourage players to perform at their best on the field because he understood their psyche. Similarly, as a sub-continent player, Herath is fully acquainted with the mentality of the players and what motivates them to perform better on the field. Herath may give players a one-on-one lesson in which he can share his knowledge and properly advise them. Read Bangladesh’s Test, ODI, T20 Squads Analysis for BAN vs ZIM Series 2021 Herath may work with the upcoming talents who have the potential to represent Bangladesh in the near future. His presence would be extremely beneficial to the next generation of cricketers.  Bangladesh cricket fans hope that Herath would become more involved in the country's culture and offer his priceless insights into the country's raw talent. It will be beneficial for Herath as well if he succeeds. Read BAN vs ZIM 2021: Significant Test and T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Things Ashwell Prince will be expected to do as Batting Consultant  During his stint as a batting adviser for Bangladesh's national team, Neil McKenzie had a great time. Opener Liton Das openly admitted how Neil McKenzie helped him develop into a good batsman. For the Zimbabwe series, McKenzie's compatriot Ashwell Prince has been assigned to a similar role. BCB may extend his contract depending on how well he does on the tour. How can Ashwell Prince impress the BCB and earn a long-term contract with the cricket board? First and foremost, Prince must dig into the root causes of Bangladesh's failure to perform as expected in the T20 format. Bangladesh are desperate for big hitters in the shortest form of the game. Unfortunately, no one has yet shown genuine potential, so the hunt continues. Read UEFA Euro 2020: Meet the Quarter-Finalists Ashwell Prince can inspire younger players to improve their mentality in the twenty20 format. Then he can teach them everything they need to know to succeed as a power hitter in this format. If the players respond by taking appropriate lessons from him, his appointment will be deemed beneficial. In the case of Test cricket, Bangladesh players must have patience and an awareness of the longer version format. They lack understanding of the importance of playing multiple sessions as a batsman because that is the beauty of Test cricket. Batters must have the mindset of putting all of their energy and passion into the game in order to succeed. Read Copa America 2021: Teams Qualified For Quarter Finals, Fixtures Another crucial factor is to develop the mindset of shifting focus from one format to another. Bangladesh cricket fans would be pleased if Ashwell Prince can bring consistency to the players' batting approach. Verdict The BCB selectors named three separate teams for Test, ODI, and T20 formats for the forthcoming Zimbabwe tour. Each format has its own traits, and players must understand how to play in each one. Coaches have a critical role in this. It is important to identify player's shortcomings through developing relationships with them and offering assistance on how to perform to their full potential. Bangladesh cricket fans will have this expectations from both Herath and Prince. Read BAN vs ZIM: Five Most Memorable Matches Between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe