Zimbabwe have recently been in poor form in the international circuit. They’ve lost ten of their last eleven One-day Internationals. Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan in their most recent ODI encounter in a super-over contest. On the other hand, Bangladesh have won two of their previous three ODI series. Bangladesh were unable to put up a strong resistance against Zimbabwe at the beginning of the 21st century. But now, Zimbabwe are failing to win against Bangladesh. Each of the past 16 One-Day Internationals between the two sides has been won by Bangladesh. Let’s take a look at the key ODI records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Head to head Bilateral ODI series record
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will play a three-match One-Day International series starting on July 16. Both teams will be looking for a series victory. The following is the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe head-to-head bilateral ODI series record.
Eighteenth bilateral ODI series:
Both teams had played seventeen bilateral ODI series before the upcoming series. Bangladesh have won eleven bilateral series, while Zimbabwe have won six. Fifth bilateral ODI series in Zimbabwe: This will be the eighth bilateral ODI series in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh have won two series in Zimbabwe, while the hosts have won the remaining series.
Ten bilateral ODI series in Bangladesh:
Bangladesh have hosted ten bilateral ODI series against Zimbabwe. In which, Bangladesh have won nine of them while Zimbabwe have won one in the 2001/2002 season.
Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe: Key ODI Records ahead of the series
Bangladesh have won the most One-Day Internationals against Zimbabwe. The following are some of the most noteworthy ODI records between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe …
Bangladesh
Zimbabwe
Matches Played (75)
47
28
Most Runs
Tamim Iqbal (1684 runs in 41 innings)
Brendon Taylor (1410 runs in 52 innings)
Highest Score
Liton Das (176)
CK Coventry (194*)
Most Hundreds
ShahriarNafees, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan (3)
Brendon Taylor (2)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (74)
Raymond Price (35)
Best Bowling Figures
AbdurRazzak (5/29)
Bryan Strang (6/20)
Most Matches
Mushfiqur Rahim (48)
Elton Chigumbura (55)
Highest Partnership
Tamim Iqbal&Liton Das (292)
Grant Flower & Andy Flower (161)
Most Catches
MahmudullahRiyad (18)
Hamilton Masakadza (25)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (63)
Brendon Taylor (43)
Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe series: Venue stats
ODI Record at the Harare Sports Club, Harare (All ODIs will be played at this venue)
Matches Played: 152 | Bat-first (won): 73 | Bat-Second (won): 76 | Highest Innings: 178* (Hamilton Masakadza) |Best Bowling: 6/22 (Fidel Edwards) | Highest Team innings: 350/6 | Lowest Team Innings: 35
Bangladesh’s record at the Harare Sports Club: Win: 6 | Lost: 11
Zimbabwe’s record at the Harare Sports Club: Win: 43 | Lost: 89
Players to watch out in Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe Series 2021
Bangladesh
Three Key Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, MahmudullahRiyad
Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, MehidyMiraz
Predicted Playing XI
Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, MahmudullahRiyad, Mosaddek Hossain, MehidyMiraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain
Zimbabwe
Three Key Batsmen: Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams
Three Key Bowlers: Donald Tiripano, Blessing Muzarabani, TendaiChisoro
Predicted Playing XI
Brian Chari, Justice Chibhabha (Captain), Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, SikandarRaza, Donald Tiripano, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, TendaiChisoro
Source: United News of Bangladesh