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

Bangladesh's ODI series against Zimbabwe commenced with a crushing victory for the tigers. Bangladesh won the first ODI by 155 runs on Friday (July 16). If Bangladesh win the next match, they will clinch the series. Bangladesh will play with the same confidence in the second match to wrap up the series with a game in hand. The best thing of the match was that both the senior and junior players made important contributions to the victory. Three reasons behind the tigers thumping win in the first match of the Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 ODI series are discussed in this article. Three Factors Contributed to Bangladesh's Victory Over Zimbabwe   Liton Das’s Fantastic Hundred Liton Das has had a terrible year, and he was under fire heading into the series-opener against Zimbabwe. However, the team management decided to give him another chance to start the innings with skipper Tamim Iqbal. Opener Liton Das seized the opportunity and played a key knock after the early exits of three senior players – Tamim, Shakib, and Mithun. Liton Das remained at the crease till the 42nd over, when he was bowled by Ngarava. Prior to that, Liton had a responsible 102-run knock, his fourth ODI century. He also formed two key partnerships during the contest. At first, he and Mahmudullah put together a 93-run stand to rebuild the team's innings. After that, he made 40 runs with Afif, helping Bangladesh in surpassing the 200-run barrier. Overall, Liton's role in Bangladesh's victory in this match was vital. READ: Bangladesh drawn with minnows in qualification round Effective Partnership Between Liton and Mahmudullah   Bangladesh's innings was carried over by opener Liton Das and veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad after losing four wickets for 74 runs in 19 overs. They had put up a 93-run fifth-wicket stand to take the total close to 200. Stylish opener Liton Das was the more aggressive of the two. On the other side, Mahmudullah Riyad scored 33 runs off 52 balls. Bangladesh's score would not have reached 250 if it hadn't been for this pair. One of the match's decisive phases was Liton and Mahmudullah's solid partnership. Apart from this partnership, talented all-rounder Afif Hossain (45) and off-spinner Mehidy Hasan (26) both played vital innings for Bangladesh. READ: Shakib bags five as Bangladesh register emphatic win vs Zimbabwe Shakib Al Hasan's Superb Spin Bowling Bangladesh's best-ever player Shakib Al Hasan had an amazing performance in the first ODI. He passed Mashrafe Mortaza for the most ODI wickets for Bangladesh after taking five wickets against Zimbabwe on Friday. Shakib was proving to be a highly effective bowler with his outstanding performance in the first match. Captain Tamim Iqbal introduced Shakib Al Hasan with the aim of maintaining constant pressure on the Zimbabwean team in the early stages of the innings. Shakib did a fantastic job of repaying the captain's faith in him. Shakib took Bangladesh's fourth wicket by sending veteran Brendon Taylor to the pavilion in the 15th over. He then took four more wickets to completely demolish Zimbabwe's middle order in the middle of the innings. Shakib, who claimed his third five-wicket haul in ODIs for Bangladesh, was instrumental in the team's first-match triumph. Shakib finished his spell with a tally of 9.5-3-30-5. READ: Liton smashes a ton to propel Bangladesh to 276 in first ODI Bottom Line By taking a look at the three reasons for Bangladesh's massive victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 2021 series, it's evident that experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and opener Liton Das had a superb performance.  The players must put in consistent performances in the next two matches in order to win the series. Also, Bangladesh's players must try to fix their mistakes so that they do not repeat those in the next encounter. If Bangladesh can work efficiently, they will win the series by defeating Zimbabwe in the second game.