Zimbabwe target 449: Bangladesh's big chance today

The Dhaka Times Desk Zimbabwe's target is 449. Bangladesh got a perfect opportunity today to destroy Zimbabwe by landing on the target. The Tigers may set another record today. But time will tell what is going to happen.

Bangladesh set Zimbabwe a target of 449 runs to win on the fourth day of the third and final Test of the series. In the second innings, the host Bangladesh announced an innings of 319 runs after losing 5 wickets.

Earlier in the second innings, Bangladesh managed to score 23 runs without losing any wicket. On the fourth day, Imrul Kayes returned to Sajghar and scored 15. He was caught out by Paniangara. Tamim Iqbal scored 65 but could not taste the century despite scoring a half-century. Among others, Mahmudullah (30) and Shakib Al Hasan (17) returned to the dressing room. Muminul's fourth Test century (131*). Bangladesh scored 319 runs losing 5 wickets.

There have been two changes in the Bangladesh team for the second Test. Shafiul Islam got a chance in the team instead of pacer Shahadat Hossain. Apart from this, Imrul Kayes, who got a chance in the 14-member team, got a chance to play in the third Test. On the other hand, there have been two changes in the Zimbabwe team, Malcolm Waller and Tendai Chatara have dropped out of the team.

Bangladesh team

Mushfiqur Rahim (Captain), Tamim Iqbal (Vice-Captain), Shakib Al Hasan, Muminul Haque, Shubhagat Home, Mahmudullah Riyad, Zubair Hussain Likhan, Imrul Kayes, Shafiul Islam, Rubel Hossain and Taijul Islam.

Zimbabwe team

Brendan Taylor (captain), Sikandar Raja, Brian Chari, Hamilton Masakadza, Richmond Mutambami, Craig Irvine, Regis Chakava, Elton Chigumbura, Tinashe Panyangara, Natshai Mushangue and Shingi Masakadza.

It should be noted that Bangladesh is already leading by 2-0 in this 3-match Test series. Bangladesh cricket team has an opportunity to white wash today.