Zimbabwe has reached Chittagong to play their second match against Bangladesh after a historic win in the first Test match. The 2-match Test series becomes more interesting under wet conditions for some standout bowling performances from both ends. Batters tried their best and produced multiple handsome-looking innings. Cricket fans can expect some more intense days when both teams step onto the field. 

The second Test encounter will be arranged at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, from April 28. The match is scheduled to start at 9.30 AM (IST), and the captains of both teams will meet for the toss half an hour before the match starts (9.00 AM). 

Bangladesh 

Batters

Mominul Haque: The experienced batter at the number 3 position has the potential to play a long innings. Zimbabwe bowlers may look to dismiss him as early as possible. He claimed 56 and 47 in the first Test match. 

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Najmul Hossain Shanto: The Bangladesh skipper was on song in Sylhet. Played 40 and 60 innings consecutively in the first Test match. 

Bowlers

Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Took a total of 10 wickets, 5 in each innings, against Zimbabwe in the first innings. Bangladesh cricket fans can expect more from the bowler. Miraz again can be a serious threat for the visiting side. 

Nahid Rana: The tall, lanky 22-year-old pacer was impressive in the first innings, taking 3 scalps. It will be interesting to see how he deliberates under pressure. 

Zimbabwe 

Batters

Brian Bennett: 21-year-old Brain Bennett, solid in the previous match, scored 57 and 54 in the first and second innings, respectively. 

Sean Williams: The experienced middle-order batter can be a hurdle for Bangladeshi bowlers to cross. In the first innings of the 1st Test match, the left-handed batter scored an important 59-run knock. 

Bowlers

Blessing Muzarabani, the right-arm pacer, took 9 wickets and was the main man for Zimbabwe to outclass Bangladesh. According to the weather forecast, heavy conditions are expected in Chittagong, where Muzarabani can be more effective. 

Wellington Masakadza: The 31-year-old all-rounder can turn out to be a match winner. Masakadza has a huge involvement in Zimbabwe's historical win over Bangladesh in the first Test match of the series. He took a total of 5 wickets in the match and scored an important unbeaten 19-run knock to secure the infamous win under pressure. 

Bangladesh has left no option but to win the 2nd Test match against Zimbabwe if they want to level the two-match series; Zimbabwe is already holding the lead by 0-1. In the recent past, before the ongoing series, they had a very poor run in the Test format. Out of the last 5 matches, Bangladesh won only 1, and Zimbabwe lost 4 and drew a match.

Before the series, on home soil, Team Bangladesh was the clear favorite to win the first match as well as the series. But Zimbabwe showed a better performance over the host team and claimed the first Test match. Only a draw will be enough for the visiting side to make the series their own.

In a wet climate, bowlers from both teams did their job well, but the batters struggled in most of the game. Blessing Muzarabani took a total of 9 wickets in the first, and Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz completed his 10-wicket haul. Teams need to work more with their batting during the season to avoid a batting collapse. 

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Bangladesh Probable Playing XI

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, and Nahid Rana.

Zimbabwe Probable Playing XI 

Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Nyasha Mayavo, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Victor Nyauchi.

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Test series full squads

Bangladesh Squad

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (wk), Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shadman Islam

Zimbabwe Squad

Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Johnathan Campbell, Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi, Trevor Gwandu, Vincent Masekesa, Tafadzwa Tsiga

The Zimbabwe cricket team is currently enjoying their tour in Bangladesh after the first Test match of the 2-match series, where the visitors made history by defeating Bangladesh in a neck-to-neck match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Blessing Muzarabani was selected as the player of the match for his 9-wicket haul. Now, both teams are in preparation for the upcoming deciding match of the series. If the second Test ZIM wins or the match results in a draw, then the Craig Ervine-led side will clinch the series by 0-1.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh: Match schedule 

The second Test encounter will be arranged at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, from April 28. The match is scheduled to start at 9.30 AM (IST), and the captains of both teams will meet for the toss half an hour before the match starts (9.00 AM). 

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh:Live streaming 

Indian cricket fans can enjoy the live streaming through the FanCode app. Viewers from Bangladesh can watch the match at BTV (Bangladesh TV Channel) and BCB satellite feed via official platforms, and for the Zimbabwe audience, it will be on the Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel and the Zimbabwe Cricket App. 

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Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh: Weather forecast

As per the weather prediction, during the scheduled 5 days (April 28-May 2), chances of rain and thunderstorms will be there; the weather can be heavy. Mostly, rain is expected during the evening hours. 

Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe: Full Squads for 2-Match Test Series 

Bangladesh Squad

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (wk), Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shadman Islam

Zimbabwe Squad

Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Johnathan Campbell, Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi, Trevor Gwandu, Vincent Masekesa, Tafadzwa Tsiga

Bangladesh— 191/10, 255/10

Zimbabwe— 273/10, 174 /7 (Won by 3 wickets)

In between the craze for T20 tournaments, Zimbabwe (ZIM) created history in Test cricket by defeating Bangladesh (BAN) in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. On day 4, Zimbabwe concluded the match with a 3-wicket victory. The hard-fought match was made even more special by the bowlers of both teams. Blessing Muzarabani, ZIM pace bowler, with his mind-blowing bowling performance, took a total of 9 wickets, 3 in the first innings and 6 in the second, and a record 10-wicket haul for BAN's Mehidy Hasan Miraz, bagging 5 wickets in each innings.

The rain-interrupted contest was a close encounter, where bowlers decided the game, which is very near in the era of limited overs cricket. After the match, Bangladesh cricket touched a new low in their cricket history; in contradiction, for Zimbabwe, it was a historic event. ZIM won, and the two-match test series is now lying for them 1-0. Bangladesh must win the second test match to prevent a whitewash. 

Mominul Haque and Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto were consistent in both innings with their batting performance. Haque sco

Blessing Muzarabani and Mehidy Hasan Miraz were absolutely sensational in the 1st Test 🔥

Muzarabani: 3/50 and 6/72
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 5/50 and 5/52

Brian Bennett also got 50s in both innings for Zimbabwe: 57 and 54#BANvZIM #BANvsZIM pic.twitter.com/hwZmOkem3Z

— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) April 23, 2025

red 56 and 47 in the first and second innings, respectively, and for Shanto it was 40 and 60. In the second inning, the host team tried their level best to take as much lead as possible. But, after an in-form Muzarabani with his splendid spell, Bangladesh's hope to create a fight was gone. 

Zimbabwe beautiful signature reverse sweep for 4, and Wessly Madhevere nails it to win Zimbabwe its first Test Match in 4 years #BANvsZIM #testcricket #zimvban #BANvZim pic.twitter.com/qgIWdFe8PY

— Tinovimba Mhlanga (@____17July) April 23, 2025

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4 to conceal a historic win 

Zimbabwe needed only 174 runs to encrypt their heroic win. Brian Bennett and Ben Curran added 95 as an opening partnership to make the chase easier. Craig Ervine's led side faced the turbulent situation when Hasan Mahmud, with his 5, and Taijul Islam, with a brace, were very close to scattering Zimbabwe's dream to win a historic Test match.

Wessly Madhevere, in the lower middle order with cool nerve, did the needful to add a memorable chapter in the history of world cricket by smashing a boundary. 

Bravo 👏

Zimbabwe cricket has found new life

Beating Bangladesh in a close match on its home ground is a great achievement#BANvZIM #BANvsZIM pic.twitter.com/ZtFELOHvdi

— Ravi Kumar Sinha (@ravikumarsinha_) April 23, 2025

As Bangladesh's head coach, who is a former player for the West Indies Phil Simmons will be in charge until the ICC World Cup 2027. With his wealth of knowledge from years on the coaching staff, Bangladesh hopes to have fortified its ranks to compete for the major tournaments more aggressively than before. 

Simmons Takes Over From Hathurusingha:

Simmons takes over from Chandika Hathurusingha. Chandika had taken the Bangladeshi side through many lows and highs, which accompanied much success too. During Hathurusingha’s tenure, in 2017 Bangladesh's cricket team had a historic win by reaching the champions trophy semifinals and also went on to register remarkable ODI series wins against India, Pakistan and South Africa. But due to lackluster performances in global competitions, often a new coach is appointed.

Phil Simmons appointed as Bangladesh head coach until the 2027 World Cup

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— Digitaldhakanews (@Dhakanews011) March 26, 2025

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Phil Simmons' Coaching Experience and Career Like Achievements

Simmons who used to be an all rounder for the West Indies, played 26 Test matches and 143 one day internationals, in which he scored more than 4000 runs and took 87 wickets cumulatively. While coaching, Simmons was the man who guided the West Indies in the T20 World Cup of 2016, as well as serving with Afghanistan and Ireland, where he made the teams competitive.

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By putting in effort with Bangladesh, Simmons aims to help them be ready for the 2027 world cup in which Bangladesh plans and hopes to succeed internationally

It was the year 2016 and the T20 world cup was hosted by India it was nearly a tight situation for India because they lost their first match against New Zealand where the black caps scored 127 runs batting first and India had got easy chase but what happened next was a freaking one where India was bowled out for 79 runs where India started their campaign with a loss. 

India's next match was against Bangladesh it was a do-or-die match for India to survive on the T20 battleground. India being the host and being in a critical situation was quite tough for them. India's next assignment was Bangladesh and they can be a handy customer on their given day.

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India Vs Bangladesh T20 match

India and Bangladesh match was scheduled in Banglore where India won the toss and chose to bat first. India did not get the nicest start they expected when they lost the early wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shikar Dhawan it was Raina who took the charge to take on he scored 30 of 23 balls where he hit 2 sixes supported by Virat Kohli too. But couldn't give the finishing touch that India required due to a quick session of wickets falling at regular intervals. Bangladesh bowlers kept their tight lines where captain Mortoza and Mustafizur Rahman claimed 2-2 wickets each. 

India scored 146 runs with the loss of 7 wickets, whereas Bangladesh had to chase 148 runs in the given 20 overs. Bangladesh went up to the flying start where their star batter Tamim Iqbal thrashed the Indian bowling attack. But the Indian team retaliated quickly. Where Jadeja and Ashwin roped back India into the game. Where Bangladesh too lost wickets in quick succession. The match was hung pretty much balance where runs and wickets were kept on soothing, though Mushfiqur Rahim fought. 

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The Last Ball Drama

Bangladesh lost half of his side in 90 runs though lower middle order started to contribute where Jadeja and Ashwin removed the cream from the top. Though it was tension building time with every passing time the suspense and thrill started to increase, crowed went crazy for the match. The match came down to the final over.  Bangladesh required 11 of final 6 balls. 

It was high voltage drama where Hardik Pandya was called up to bowl the final over. The first ball was single by Mahmudullah and the next 2 balls were boundaries by Mushfiqur the celebration by him was a little too early because the next ball he was caught out and the second last was to Mahmudullah and he too got out and it was 2 for 1 and the tension was monstered.

Dhoni was ready with removed gloves knowing the move what the batsman was trying to do.It was Shuvagata who was in strike Hardik bowled the ball missed by the batsman and Dhoni ran down to the pitch to hit the wicket and it was given run out. By that India won the match by 1 run which ended the thrilling contest. 

Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium will host an international game for the first time in 17 years. The city's old stadium will host May 2025 white-ball series between Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is a great moment for Faisalabad because international cricket was not being organized there for several years.

The match will be One Day International - Wikipedia and T20 between Pakistan and Bangladesh and will be held in three cities, Faisalabad, Lahore, and Multan. The competitions will feature the best of both teams with heart-stopping cricketing action for the spectators.

Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium is famous for its cricket-loving supporters and will have an electric feel when it will host the eagerly awaited international game. The stadium has hosted various domestic games previously, but it had been nearly a decade since an international-grade game was planned there last in 2008. Now after nearly two decades, the stadium gates will once again open up for international cricketers and spectators.

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Lahore and Multan will be equally crucial centers in this series. Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Multan's Multan Cricket Stadium are among the best grounds of Pakistan, and they have hosted more than enough wonderful cricket matches already. The white-ball series will be a grand spectacle for all three cities, as the crowd will get to see their home teams play at home.

This Bangladesh-Pakistan tournament will be significant for both sides as they build momentum for the future international tournaments. It is also the perfect time for cricket fans in these cities to witness good cricket firsthand.

Overall, this is a big win for cricket fans in Multan, Lahore, and Faisalabad, and something to look forward to for the sport of cricket in Pakistan.

Nidahas Trophy is a tri-nation series conducted by Sri Lanka on their occasion of Independence which was first played in 1998 marking their 50th independence anniversary. In Sri Lanka Nidahas means freedom. The first edition of the Nidahas trophy was played between India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand, the matches were played in round robin format where each team will face the other team twice. 

After the round robin stage the final two teams with highest points will play the final against each other. The 1998 Nidahas trophy final was played against India and Sri Lanka where Sri Lanka became the winner with the brilliance of Sanath Jaysuriya batting. After that there were no matches happened after that. In 2018 it, was inaugrated by Sri Lanka once again. 

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Nidhas Trophy Of 2018

In remembrance of their 100th anniversary of independence, Sri Lanka hosted the Nidahas trophy where this time India, Srilanka and Bangladesh were invited and the same round-robin round was inducted. India was led by Rohit Sharma for the first time in the tri series. It was the starting stage of Rohit Sharma's captaincy, At the end Bangladesh and India reached the final of the Nidahas trophy, earlier where Sri Lanka was beaten up by Bangladesh and they booed with naagin style dance. 

That semi final match and the type of celebration were on hurtbreak for Sri Lankan fans and they supported India in the final against Bangladesh which happened in colombo. Even the main stream of highlight was Dinesh Karthik who was making his comeback after a period of decade which was rare to seen in Indian cricket team. 

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That final Hit By Karthik

Nidahas Trophy final was held on today exactly 7 years ago where Bangladesh won the toss and choose to bat first and posted a total of 167 runs. It became a tricky chase for India where India lost top few wickets at early but the middle order came into the resuce though the job was not yet finished and then came Dinesh Karthik at number 6 but it was to much of a score to chase. 

On this day in 2018, Dinesh Karthik Anna silenced the Nagins 🐍
Most viewed Cricket Moment on YouTube till date.pic.twitter.com/lBzGWFyAvB

— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) March 18, 2025

India required 34 runs in 2 overs where Dinesh Karthik took things under his shoulders he pounded the bowlers for sixes and fours, and a stage came where 5 runs required off 1 ball , Somya Sarkar bowled a full-length delivery slides wide and Karthik slashed the ball over mid-on and the ball travelled over the rope for six and Bangladesh was silenced in their every style

India secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in Rawalpindi on Monday in a comprehensive win. Rachin Ravindra made a stunning century after a scintillating bowling display from Michael Bracewell to help New Zealand overpower Bangladesh. The victory also saw New Zealand secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament as the second team from Group A. But it also left Bangladesh and Pakistan out of the tournament since the two teams already have two defeats apiece. India will host New Zealand in their last group stage game and Bangladesh will face Pakistan but both matches will serve no purpose aside from determining who will lead the group to the semifinals.

INDIA WILL PLAY THE FIRST SEMI-FINAL ON MARCH 4 AT DUBAI...!!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8PrEh4ZHvR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025

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March 2nd - IND vs NZ.

March 4th - IND vs AUS/SA/AFG/ENG.

MISSION CHAMPIONS TROPHY IS ON 🙇 pic.twitter.com/Ctxze6u7O3

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025

New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a Group A Champions Trophy game here on Monday, a triumph that placed the Kiwis and India in the Champions Trophy semifinals. The victory ensured Bangladesh and the two-time defending champions Pakistan, having lost both of their two games till date, were eliminated from the tournament.

India and New Zealand both have four points apiece from two victories till now in Group A. The top two teams of each group advance to the semifinals.

India's opening Champions Trophy match would have crumbled if the prince Subhman Gill hadn't taken the command, he was supported by Kl Rahul who ensured India would par the line before any other wicket would commence. On a shiny day at Dubai International Stadium, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. 
But things were not that good for Bangladesh when they opted to bat they lost a quick three wickets before reaching the score of 50, and Mohammad Shami opened the account of wickets. Soon spinners took control over the Tigers it was quite unpredictable to read the ball which was turning a bit. 
Poor fielding And Come Back Of Bangladesh
Bangladesh was in serious trouble when things changed dramatically when Axar's hattrick chance was missed, which was dropped by Rohit Sharma at slips and within a few minutes of time Hardik Pandya dropped a sitter catch of Zakir Ali. Both the drop catches of Jakir Ali and Towhid Hridoy proved costly to India where Ali went on to hit a half century. 
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Towhid Hridoy scored his maiden Champions Trophy century but Bangladesh wasn't able to utilise their partnership well because after their wickets no proper support remained and the tail was exposed which was easily driven out by the Indian team. In their quota of 50 overs, Bangladesh was able to score 228 runs losing all their wickets. 
India Onto Chase And Subhman Gill To Rescue
 India begins their chase under lights captain Rohit Sharma and Subhman Gill leading the command. Rohit was with the same intent of attacking cricket and Subhman Gill supporting his captain quietly, India soon reached the mark of 50 and the chase was looking easy. But Taskin had the reply he removed the dangerously looking Rohit Sharma for 41. Then entered King Kohli who had a good comeback against England. Kohli was chipping the ball quietly waiting for his opportunities to score. 
But he too couldn't hold too much he got out at the score of 22 facing 38 balls which clearly depicts that he still couldn't able to figure it out. Soon Iyer too departed but Gill never lost his concentration he kept on playing and scoring his 50 at the other end wickets were crumbling, and soon Axar departed putting India in a deliberate situation. But Rahul gave the key support to Gill. Both the batsmen took the charge of chasing. Subhuman Gillwent on to make a fantastic century which was his first too in the Champions Trophy
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Rahul too made well made 40 and kept the one end ticking ensuring no other falls from his side. India comfortably chased the target in 47 overs and opened their account with the victory. India contained the unbeaten record by 6 and once again proved that chasing under the lights is quite easy. Subhman Gill was awarded the Man of the Match award. India is going to face their arch-rivals Pakistan on 23 February which will be a decider for Pakistan as they have lost the opener against New Zealand.