Zimbabwe Opt to Bowl First in Fifth T20I Against Bangladesh

Zimbabwe Opt to Bowl First in Fifth T20I Against Bangladesh

Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza, opted to field first against Bangladesh in the fifth and final T20I match in Dhaka. The visitors made one change to their lineup, bringing in Sean Williams for Richard Ngarava.

Bangladesh, who have already secured the series 4-0, made three changes to their team. Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, and Mohammad Saifuddin replaced Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, and Tanzim Hasan.

Bangladesh XI:

1. Tanzid Hasan
2. Soumya Sarkar
3. Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt)
4. Towhid Hridoy
5. Shakib Al Hasan
6. Mahmudullah
7. Jaker Ali (wk)
8. Mahedi Hasan
9. Rishad Hossain
10. Mohammad Saifuddin
11. Mustafizur Rahman

Zimbabwe XI:

1. Brian Bennett
2. Tadiawanashe Marumani
3. Sikandar Raza (capt)
4. Sean Williams
5. Clive Madande (wk)
6. Ryan Burl
7. Johnathan Campbell
8. Luke Jongwe
9. Wellington Masakadza
10. Faraz Akram
11. Blessing Muzarabani

The match marks the end of a successful tour for Bangladesh, who have dominated Zimbabwe throughout the series. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be looking to salvage some pride and end the tour on a positive note.