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.

Despite losing the most recent home series against Sri Lanka in May, Bangladesh will be a tough opponent for the host Zimbabwe in the one-off Test series, which begins on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club Arena. Zimbabwe also lost their most recent Test series against Pakistan at home. So, both sides will be looking to return in winning momentum in this series. Zimbabwe have been struggling on the international stage lately, therefore Bangladesh are the overwhelming favorite to win this Test series. Here we present a preview of Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 Test Series. It will give you an insight into the two teams' strengths. Notable Test record between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe will kick off with the one-off Test series. Bangladesh will then play three ODIs and three T20Is during the tour. Here are some head-to-head notable Test records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. # Three of the nine bilateral Test series between the two sides have been won by Bangladesh. Zimbabwe have won four series and two have ended in a draw. # Mushfiqur Rahim has scored the most (846) runs for Bangladesh, while Brendon Taylor (1,066) is topping the list of most runs. Read BAN vs ZIM: Five Most Memorable Matches Between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe # Taijul Islam has taken the most (41) wickets for Bangladesh, while Kyle Jarvis (24) has taken the most wickets for Zimbabwe. # Mushfiqur Rahim made the highest individual score (219*) for Bangladesh, while Brendon Taylor played the highest individual innings (171) for Zimbabwe. # Taijul Islam has the best bowling figures for Bangladesh (8/39), while Douglas Hondo has the best bowling figures for Zimbabwe (6/59). Read:Shakib, Mehidy star in practice match Probable Bangladesh Playing XI BCB announced an 18-man squad for the one-off Test series against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh’s pacers have done well in the recent international series, that’s why the selectors have picked four pacers in Bangladesh’s longer version squad. The selectors have included three genuine spinners apart from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Experienced wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan Sohan has been recalled to the Bangladesh team after a two-year absence along with veteran Mahmudullah Riyad. Apart from that, most of the predicted names have been included in this squad. Captain Mominul Haque and four other senior members of the squad, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Shakib Al Hasan, are all available for the series and will be in charge of marshalling the troops against an inexperienced Zimbabwean side. Read BAN vs. ZIM Test Series 2021: Big Takeaways From the Warm-Up Match The players who can make a difference Tamim Iqbal: Test: 64 | Runs: 4,788 | HS: 206 | AVE: 39.57 Shakib Al Hasan: Test: 57 | Runs: 3,930 | HS: 217 | Wkts: 210 | BBI: 7/36 Mushfiqur Rahim: Test: 74 | Runs: 4,685 | HS:219* | AVE: 37.18 Predicted Bangladesh Playing XI: Tamim Iqbal, Shadman Islam, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque (Captain),  Mushfiqur Rahim, NurulHasan (wk), MehediHasanMiraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Abu Jayed, Shoriful Islam Read:Windies vs South Africa T20I Series 2021: SA Clinch the Series Against WI Probable Zimbabwe Playing XI On Thursday (July 1), Zimbabwe C named a 20-man squad for the one-off Test match against Bangladesh. The Zimbabwe Cricket Board confirmed that Sean Williams will act as captain for the series. Zimbabwe's selectors have picked four uncapped players in their squad for this lone Test match. They've all amassed enough first-class experience to be called up to the national side. The selectors have picked veteran players such as Brendan Taylor, Donald Tiripano, Regis Chakabva, and Craig Ervine in addition to the newcomers for the longer version match against Bangladesh. Read England vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2021: Eng Seal the Series Against SL The players who can make a difference Regis Chakabva: Test:11 | Runs: 1,029 | HS: 101 | AVE: 27.07 Brendan Taylor: Test: 33 | Runs: 2,147 | HS: 171 | AVE: 34.62 Donald Tiripano: Test: 14 | Wkts: 24 | BBI: 3/23 | Runs: 454 | HS: 95 Predicted Zimbabwe Playing XI: Kevin Kasuza, TarisaiMusakanda, Regis Chakabva (wk), Brendan Taylor (Captain), Milton Shumba, TendaiChisoro, Luke Jongwe, Donald Tiripano, Roy Kaia, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani Read:Tigers to play a warm-up match ahead of crucial Zimbabwe series Verdict Both teams will bid to secure this series after losing their last one at home. The one-off Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 Test Series Preview shows that Bangladesh are considerably ahead of Zimbabwe in terms of the overall Test record between these two teams. Moreover, the current Bangladesh squad is stronger than Zimbabwe and they will start as the favorite in the series. So, we can expect a good contest between the two low-ranked Test teams. Read What Bangladesh Cricket Fans Can Expect From Herath and Prince?