After registering a brilliant 3-wicket win against Bangladesh in the first Test, Zimbabwe will take on the hosts in the second Test of the two-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday, April 28, at 9:30 PM (IST). It will be a crucial and must-win game for both teams, considering their current positions in the ongoing bilateral series.
In the first game, Zimbabwe dominated the hosts Bangladesh in all departments of the game, be it batting or bowling. So, they will aim to win this game and finish the series with a 2-0 clean-sweep win. On the other hand, Bangladesh will also look ahead to winning this game and level the series at 1-1.
Given that, here we’ll have a look at the 3 players to watch out for in the upcoming second Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, starting on Monday.
Brian Bennett (ZIM)
Star Zimbabwe all-rounder Brian Bennett played a decisive role in his side’s win against Bangladesh in the first Test. He produced brilliant performances in both innings. He happened to be a crucial asset with the bat for Zimbabwe to gain an advantage over the hosts.
Bennett scored 111 runs in two innings of the first, with an amazing average of 55.50, hitting two half-centuries. He is also the leading run-scorer among both teams after the first Test of the two-match series. The 21-year-old all-rounder will be among the top 3 players to watch out for in the upcoming second Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.
Mominul Haque (BAN)
The veteran Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque was one of the few ‘good performers with the bat’ for his side amidst a defeat in the first game of the Test series. Mominul Haque ended up as the leading run-scorer for the hosts, including his knocks in both innings of the game.
The Southpaw scored 103 runs in two innings of the game, with a brilliant batting average of 51.50, hitting a half-century and including the highest score of ’56 runs in an innings.’ He can also be considered as one of the top 3 players in focus during the second Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Test.
Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM)
The star Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani completely outplayed the Bangladesh batters in both innings, including a match-winning five-wicket haul in the second innings (6 wickets at 72 runs). Before that, he had scalped 3 wickets at 50 runs in the first innings.
The 28-year-old claimed a total of 9 wickets in two innings, with an amazing economy rate of 3.10 and an outstanding average of 13.55. So, he can also be picked in the list of top 3 players to watch out for in the upcoming second and last game of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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