5 players to watch out for in the Bangladesh v Zimbabwe series

5 players to watch out for in the Bangladesh v Zimbabwe series: Zimbabwe’s tour of Bangladesh is off the mark, as the visitors registered their first win against BCB XI. The 3 ODI’s and 2 T20I games will be exciting to watch out, as both the teams will lock horns with intent. Zimbabwe having lost to Afghanistan in the recently concluded series, will look to prove a point and shine their armour. For Bangladesh, it will be another opportunity to stamp their authority on home soil. Let’s have a look at the 5 players to watch out for in the Bangladesh v Zimbabwe series: 1. Shakib Al Hasan (© MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images) The Bangladesh all-rounder will once again be the trump card for the hosts. The Asian southpaw has amassed 4382 runs at a strike rate of 80.32, with 6 centuries and 30 fifties. Shakib the bowler would be more threatening for the tourists as the Slow left-arm orthodox bowler has wrapped up 201 wickets from 156 matches at an average of 28.35. He has scored 1300 runs against Zimbabwe at an average of 40.62. He has notched up 3 centuries and 6 fifties against the same opponent, with a highest of unbeaten 105. He has picked up 63 wickets from 42 games against Zimbabwe. 2. Sikandar Raza Sikandar Raza. (Photo Source: AFP) The right-handed batsman from Sialkot, Pakistan has lifted Zimbabwe for good. Having scored 1328 runs from 47 matches at a strike rate of 84.15, Sikandar will carry Zimbabwe’s batting hopes at the top. He has played 6 matches so far against Bangladesh, having scored 103 runs at an ordinary average of 17.16. The right-hander would surely like to make this opportunity count. 3. Mustafizur Rahman Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo Source: AFP) The second bowler in the world to pick up two consecutive 5 wicket hauls in the first two matches.the Bangladeshi sensation will look to repeat the script against Zimbabwe at home. With 18 wickets from 6 games at a staggering average of 12.61, Mustafizur is certainly the bowler to look out for. He can be a vital pick at the death overs, at the same time he can purchase movement from the initial overs. Zimbabwe’s chances will depend on how well they play out his quota of 10 overs. 4. Craig Ervine Craig Ervine. (Photo Source: Associated Press) This southpaw from Zimbabwe will be an important cog in the team’s set up. A fluent 95 against BCBXI at Fatullah will boost his confidence. Ervine has been in the thick of things for Zimbabwe off late, having scored a vital 101* against Ireland, along with a strokeful 60 and 43 against Ireland and Afghanistan respectively. With 1272 runs from 42 matches at an average of 38.54, Ervine will carry Zimbabwe’s hope in the all-important series. 5. Mushfiqur Rahim Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP) The wicket- keeping batsman will have his task cut out against Zimbabwe. One of the experienced campaigner for Bangladesh, Rahim has scored 3764 runs from 155 matches at an average of 31.10. He also accounted 160 dismissals to his credit. Clearly, Mushfiqur’s form will be instrumental in the upcoming tourney.