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BAN Vs ZIM 2025: Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a two-Test series starting April 20. Here’s everything you need to know.
Craig Ervine (left) and Najmul Shanto pose with the series trophy. (Pic Credit: X/ZimCricketv)
Bangladesh will host a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe this weekend. The red-ball bilateral series will kick off on April 20 in Sylhet. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe last faced each other in the longest format in July 2021. In that fixture, Bangladesh came out on top with a 220-run victory in Harare. As for the upcoming tie, Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead Bangladesh’s charge across the two matches. Craig Ervine will perform the captain’s duties for Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe last competed in a Test match in Bangladesh five years ago. They faced the Asian cricketing side in February 2020. The Tigers secured a commanding victory in that match, beating Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs.
Bangladesh have not played a Test match since they toured the West Indies last year. Under Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s leadership, the Asian side began that series with a 201-run defeat to the Caribbean powerhouse. In the second match, Mehidy helped his team pull off a huge comeback win and level the tie 1-1. Taijul Islam was awarded the Player of the Match award for his standout display in Kingston.
Earlier this year, Zimbabwe faced Afghanistan in a two-match Test series. While the first fixture was a draw, the Ervine-led side lost the second game by 72 runs.
Zimbabwe’s Tour of Bangladesh 2025: Full schedule
- 1st Test – April 20 to 24 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, 9:30 am IST
- 2nd Test – April 28 to May 2 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, 9:30 am IST
Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe: Full Squads
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Momimul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Jakel Ali (wk), Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Nick Welch, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Victor Nyauchi, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza
Zimbabwe’s Tour of Bangladesh 2025 Live Streaming
The live-streaming details for Zimbabwe’s Tour of Bangladesh 2025 have yet to be announced.
