January 22, 2009

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe ODI: 1st and 2nd Match Previews

Zimbabwe is in Bangladesh for three ODI. Two matches already have been over. The series is leveled by 1-1. Now, the 3rd ODI has been become important for determination the series result. The cricketers and the fans eyes are fixed on the third ODI.

At the beginning of the series Bangladesh Captain Mohammad Ashraful’s aims to white-wash Zimbabwe but got a shake when they beat to the gust. Securing victory in the second match by 6 wickets, they are feeling better and dreaming to take the series crown.

The three match series is taking place at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.

The previous matches were held and day-light match and started at 9AM (Local time). The third ODI will be kick-off at the same place and same time.

The pitch condition was very bowling favor so winning toss is the big factor to take the match. It is proved in the previous matches even in the tri-nation series. By beating Sri Lanka, Bangladesh reached in final but for wrong decision the host fall in trouble and has to loss the trophy.

Anyway, Bangladesh may learn a lot after the miserable loss along-side Sri Lanka and the defeat in during the first match of the tri-nation series to Zimbabwe.

In the first match Bangladesh, who chose to bat first and it was wrong decision from Bangladeshi decision maker and Bangladesh had to suffer al lot. Bangladesh lost the top order batsmen earlier including the skipper Mohammad Ashraful. Not batsmen could score any good figure in the first innings.

source: Cricinfo