Bangladesh Bat First in Must-Win Second T20 Against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza opted to field first as his side looked to tighten its grip on the three-match series. The hosts entered the contest with a 1-0 advantage, leaving Bangladesh with little room for another slip.

The Zim vs Ban toss update handed Zimbabwe the early tactical call, with Brian Bennett taking the new ball against Bangladesh openers Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan. Bangladesh now face a demanding task: set a total strong enough to stop Zimbabwe from sealing the series before the finale.

Bangladesh Face Series Pressure in Bulawayo

The Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 carries serious consequences for the visitors. A defeat would hand Zimbabwe the series with one match remaining. For Bangladesh, the challenge starts at the crease after the Zim vs Ban toss update forced them to bat first.

Bangladesh Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy (C), Nurul Hasan (Wk), Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

Zimbabwe Playing XI

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (Wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.