Tigers bat against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first against visiting Zimbabwe in the 5th match of the Tri-nation series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur on Tuesday.

The match will begin at 12 noon (BDT) where Graeme Cremer-led Zimbabwe will need a win for the final berth while Mashrafe Bin Mortaza-led host side will like to maintain the winning spree after already emerging as the 1st finalist.

Bangladesh started their campaign with an eight-wicket victory against Zimbabwe and found Sri Lanka for a record 163-run victory for their all-win 10 points from two games.

Zimbabweans managed a 12-run win against Sri Lanka, but found themselves into a risk of final berth confirmation, losing the next game by five wickets against the same side.

In their 68 ODI encounters, the Tigers recorded 40 victories against Zimbabwe the side found 28 wins, reports UNB.

Bangladesh squad: Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (captain), Sunzamul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Rubel Hossain.