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CRICKET-BD-ZIM-2ND-ODI-TOSS
Bangladesh opts to bat first in 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe
SYLHET, March 3, 2020 (BSS)-Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won
the toss and opted to bat first in the second ODI against Zimbabwe as his
side eyes to wrap up the three-match series at Sylhet International Cricket
Stadium here today.
The Tigers crushed the visitors by 169 runs in the first match for their
largest victory in the ODI history.
In a bid to seal the series with a match to go, Bangladesh brought up
two changes to the side with fast bowler Shafiul Islam and Al-Amin Hossain
replacing Mustafizur Rahman and Mohammad Saifuddin.
Saifuddin made a strong comeback following a back injury, hitting a
whirlwind 15 ball-28 not out before taking 3-22 in the first match. But
considering his workload just after recovering from the injury, the team
management decided to rest him.
Zimbabwe who is looking to stay alive in the series by winning the
second game too made two changes with Sean Williams and Charlton Tshuma back
to the side.
Chamu Chibhabha, the captain of the side, was left out following an
injury along with Chris Mpofu. Williams will lead the side.
Their experienced player Craig Ervine missed the second game also as he
is yet to recover from the fever.
Bangladesh: Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur
Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mashrafe Mortaza
(captain), Taijul Islam, Shafiul Islam, Al-Amin Hossain
Zimbabwe: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams (captain),
Brendan Taylor, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami,
Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Donald Tiripano, Carl Mumba, Charlton Tshuma.
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