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Zimbabwe Eyes Series Whitewash Against Bangladesh
11 Jul
Summary
- Bangladesh aims to avoid a 3-0 series defeat.
- Captains confirmed batting and bowling changes for the match.
- Zimbabwe aims for a historic series clean sweep at home.
Zimbabwe is on the cusp of a historic series whitewash as they face Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at the Harare Sports Club. The hosts are aiming to complete a 3-0 victory, having already secured the series.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz stated his team's intention to bowl first, acknowledging the need for better batting partnerships and improved performance after previous games. He confirmed two changes to their lineup, introducing Mohammad Saifuddin and Tanvir Islam.
Zimbabwean captain Sikandar Raza expressed confidence in his team's ability to finish the series strongly. He noted that Richard Ngarava was rested for workload management. Raza also pointed to the positive team culture as a key factor in their success and discussed the challenges of batting on Harare's winter pitches.
Zimbabwe also made several adjustments to their squad, with Nesto, Chivanga, and Wellington coming into the team. The pitch at Harare Sports Club is expected to provide a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers.
