BAN vs ZIM 2025: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test Match Preview

Zimbabwe (ZIM) will enter the field at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday, April 28 with the intention of clinching the second Test and also marking a historic clean sweep over Bangladesh (BAN). The visiting side won the opening Test in Sylhet by a convincing margin, and as a result, went on to take away an unforgettable win against the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh.

Now, the second and final game of the series in Chattogram will give them the opportunity to whitewash the Bangla Tigers at their own home and go back with the triumphant trophy in their hands. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to win the encounter and end the series on level terms, while also saving a pride of not losing at home against a team like Zimbabwe, a side that is not even in the Top 10 of the ICC Test rankings.

As a result, the upcoming game between the two sides, surely promises to offer a mouth-watering contest, and is surely going to be worth watching.

Match Details

Pitch Report and Weather Update

Touted as one of the flattest surfaces, Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is a haven for batters, and they enjoy their time middling the ball here. Bangladesh have failed to win any of their five preceding games at this venue, which should give the Zimbabweans a much-needed boost in confidence. The captain winning the toss must opt to bat first at this wicket, since the pitch has a tendency to change drastically as the game progresses. The weather forecast has also predicted chances of precipitation for the first three days, and thus, the pacers will be able to generate assistance in swinging the ball on the given days.

Probable Playing 11s

Bangladesh

Anamul Haque, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan

Zimbabwe

Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (captain), Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Nyasha Mayavo (wicketkeeper), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi