Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh 2018/19
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, 5th day, Dhaka
Zimbabwe's fight a big takeaway for satisfied Masakadza
The Zimbabwe captain praised the team for doing well in conditions where better teams have struggled
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 5th day
Tough sharing the Test series trophy at home - Mahmudullah
Bangladesh's stand-in captain, however, was relieved to have scored a hundred and broken a lean run with the bat in Test cricket
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 5th day
Bangladesh level series with Mehidy Hasan's five-for
The Zimbabwe batsman held fort but Bangladesh bowled with purpose to nip out two wickets and inch closer to a series-levelling win
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 4th day
Did Bangladesh choose the safer option by batting again?
Why did Bangladesh not enforce the follow-on? it may have been because of lack of confidence in their batsmen or because they wanted Zimbabwe to bat last
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 4th day
Coach Rajput offers Zimbabwe a blueprint for survival
As Zimbabwe face a mammoth task of batting out the fifth day to save a Test match in Dhaka, Lalchand Rajput turned to recent history for an example of what is required
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 4th day
Mahmudullah century leaves Zimbabwe with herculean task
Duo's unbroken 53-run stand takes lead towards 300 after Zimbabwe's seamers cut through the top-order
May 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Dhaka, Day 3
Getting a hundred in these conditions very rewarding - Taylor
Having given away his wicket cheaply in both innings in Sylhet, he adopted a more resolute approach in Dhaka and scored his first Test ton away from home
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 3rd day
Taijul's five-for gives Bangladesh 218-run lead
Brian Chari brought up his second Test fifty, but Bangladesh's spinners chipped away at the Zimbabwe line-up with two wickets to affirm their ascendancy
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, 2nd day, Dhaka
Tradition dazzles as Mushfiqur soaks in his moment in the sun
In a batting line-up without Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal, and being 1-0 down to Zimbabwe, Bangladesh needed their big batsman to bat big. And he made it the team's biggest
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Dhaka, Day 2
'Game is still evenly poised' - Zimbabwe fielding coach Makunura
Although they face a massive deficit, Shepherd Makunura wanted his batsmen to learn from Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque and fight back in Dhaka
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
Mushfiqur devours records in historic innings
Some longstanding bests were overhauled as the Bangladesh wicketkeeper racked up a marathon 219 not out
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
Chatara stretchered off with suspected quadriceps tear
A Zimbabwe Cricket spokesperson confirmed that the fast bowler had suffered a Grade 2 tear on his left quadriceps muscle, after he had pulled up while running in to bowl on the second morning
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Mushfiqur Rahim's record double-hundred underpins Bangladesh's dominance
The batting pair only took 62 runs from the first session, but more importantly, they did not allow Zimbabwe a breakthrough
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 1st day
A batting masterclass from Mushfiqur and Mominul
Bangladesh finally found a way to bat like a confident unit and that only happened because they realised they should always be looking for runs, even on tough pitches
May 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 1st day
Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim score tons to give Bangladesh first-day honours
The hosts left out Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Nazmul Islam and Abu Jayed, while Zimbabwe brought in Donald Tiripano for Wellington Masakadza
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Zimbabwe's shot at rare away series win
Bangladesh have failed to score more than 200 in their last eight Test innings. Can they end that streak in Mirpur?
May 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Mahmudullah calls for 'sensible' batting on 'unpredictable' Mirpur pitch
Bangladesh aren't quite getting favourable conditions in Dhaka, even though it is the venue where they play and train the most
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 4th day
A glimmer of light amid Zimbabwe's existential gloom
They lost a piece of their future when they failed, agonisingly, to qualify for the World Cup. With their performance in Sylhet, they have gained a little piece back
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 4th day
'No point of playing Test cricket like this' - Mahmudullah
After Bangladesh folded for less than 200 for the eighth successive time in Test cricket, their stand-in captain said it was time they changed their batting approach
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 4th day
Six decisive factors in Zimbabwe's famous win
Several different things - from the toss to various on-field performances - fell in place for the visitors in Sylhet
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 4th day
Eight months on from World Cup heartbreak, Zimbabwe believe again
Sikandar Raza says the pain of failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup will never fully go away, but hopes the Sylhet Test win will be the first step towards easing it
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 4th day
Rare away win for Zimbabwe; Bangladesh's below-200 rut
A first Test win away from home for Zimbabwe in 17 years, Bangladesh's endless batting woes in the format and other statistical highlights from the Sylhet Test
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 4th day
Zimbabwe storm to first away Test win in 17 years
The offspinner took three wickets during the course of a marathon 17-over spell to dent Bangladesh's hopes
May 10, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 3rd day
Surface surprised us, but no demons, says Rhodes
The Bangladesh coach admitted to misreading the pitch before the match, which affected team balance, but put the daunting target in front of them down to the first-innings batting
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 3rd day
Coach Lalchand Rajput not surprised by Zimbabwe's Test-match showing
He has warned his players that Bangladesh could yet make a strong tilt for their target of 321, and told them not to let their shoulder drop if a partnership develops
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 3rd day
Taijul finishes with 11-for, Bangladesh need 321 to win
Zimbabwe extended their lead to 230 runs after they reached 91 for 2 against Bangladesh in the first session of the third day
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 2nd day
Chatara and Jarvis have 'synergy' - Zimbabwe bowling coach
Together against Bangladesh, Chatara and Jarvis produced a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate parts
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 2nd day
Soaring in ODIs, Bangladesh's batting plummets to new Test-match low
Possibly still stuck in one-day mode, Bangladesh failed to reach 200 for the seventh successive Test innings
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 2nd day
Chatara, Raza bowl Zimbabwe to 139-run lead
Taijul added four wickets in the morning, the last two of them coming off consecutive deliveries, to leave him on a hat-trick in the visitors' second innings, as Zimbabwe lost their last five wickets for 46 runs
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 1st day
Sean Williams' patience pays off in style
Form for on his side coming into the Test, and a resolute Williams made the most of it in a typically gutsy innings
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet, 1st day
Sean Williams' 88 keeps Zimbabwe fighting on attritional day
While Bangladesh handed debuts to Ariful Haque and Nazmul Islam, the visitors gave debut caps to spinners Brandon Mavuta and Wellington Masakadza
May 16, 2024
Bangaldesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet
Yet another daunting challenge for fumbling Zimbabwe
While they won't have to contend with Shakib this time, Zimbabwe still face an uphill task as a confident Bangladesh pursue their first Test victory this year
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet
The neglected asset that is a Bangladesh fast bowler
The team relies on using their batsmen and spinners to win Test matches, and that trend seeps into domestic cricket as well. How can a seamer improve in this scenario?
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet
Isam: What's the point of the Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test series?
Bangladesh are in World-Cup mode. Zimbabwe are happy to get a spot of Test cricket, but are unlikely to prove the sturdiest of opponents. What do the teams or Test cricket gain out of this series?
May 11, 2024
BCB XI v Zimbabweans, warm-up match, 3rd day, Chittagong
Hamilton Masakadza, Sikandar Raza take small positives from rain-hit match
Only 66 overs were possible across the three days of the Zimbabweans' only warm-up match before the Test series
May 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Chittagong
Williams frustrated by Zimbabwe's string of losses
Zimbabwe have not won a game since March, and their last three one-day series against Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh have all resulted in whitewashes
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Chittagong
Top-order trio give Bangladesh a good selection problem
Neil McKenzie has called for more consistency among Bangladesh's batsmen after impressive hundreds from Imrul Kayes and Soumya Sarkar
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Chittagong
Imrul, Soumya centuries seal 3-0 sweep
Hamilton Masakadza lost his third toss of the series, and Zimbabwe were asked to bat first in the dead rubber in Chittagong
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Chittagong
Zimbabwe seek favourable end to rough month
Sitting on a 12-match losing streak, including clean sweeps at the hands of Pakistan and South Africa, the visiting team will be keen to prove its worth ahead of the Tests
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Chittagong
'There's a long way left for me' - Saifuddin
He said that he wanted to "show something" since he was playing in place of Rubel Hossain
May 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Chittagong
Saifuddin, openers help Bangladesh clinch series
Zimbabwe brought in Elton Chigumbura in place of Craig Ervine in a must-win match
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Chittagong
'Big score coming soon' - Coach Rajput on Zimbabwe's batsmen
Zimbabwe are having trouble closing out games, according to their head coach, but he's backing them to deliver in the second ODI against Bangladesh
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Chittagong
Mashrafe Mortaza promises to back Fazle Mahmud despite duck on debut
The hosts are looking to clinch a series-winning victory in Chittagong on Wednesday, but their captain remained keen on trying out young players for the second ODI
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Chittagong
Eyeing series win, Bangladesh seek top-order solidity
Zimbabwe have been somewhat unsettled, and they'll need their batsmen to come good in a must-win second ODI
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur
'Fine lines' cost Zimbabwe - Hamilton Masakadza
Zimbabwe's captain felt the result could have been different had a couple of moments - including the third umpire adjudging Saifuddin not out when Ervine claimed a low catch - gone his side's way
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur
Imrul, Saifuddin prove winning double-act for Bangladesh
Two players with different mindsets and in different stages of their career fed off each other in a heartening display of confidence and maturity
May 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur
Imrul 144 gives Bangladesh emphatic win
Sikandar Raza returns for Zimbabwe after mending contractual differences with the board, while Cephas Zhuwao replaces Solomon Mire
May 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur
Zimbabwe seek ODI turnaround against depleted Bangladesh
With Bangladesh walking wounded in the absence of two of their seniormost players in Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, Zimbabwe may sense an opportunity
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Dhaka
'Used to the unpredictability of Mirpur pitch' - Mashrafe
In the last three years, teams have struggled to push the scoring rate under lights thus making it more favourable for teams batting first
May 11, 2024
BCB XI v Zimbabweans, Tour Match
Soumya Sarkar, pacers crush Zimbabweans
Only Hamilton Masakadza looked in touch with a steady century while the rest of the batting order crumbled
May 17, 2024