Bangladesh Bowl First, Make 3 Changes vs Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday, aiming to seal the series after their victory in the first Test in Sylhet.

Bangladesh, looking to bounce back and level the series, made three changes to their playing XI. Anamul Haque Bijoy and Nayeem Hasan return to the squad, while young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been handed his maiden Test cap. Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nahid Rana, and Khaled Ahmed make way.

Zimbabwe also made two changes, bringing in leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa—who is making his Test debut—and wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga. Victor Nyauchi and Nyasha Mayavo were left out of the playing XI.

Chattogram’s pitch has historically favoured spinners, and both teams have adjusted their line-ups accordingly, bolstering their spin attacks.

Bangladesh Playing XI: Anamul Haque, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (wk), Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nayeem Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Zimbabwe Playing XI: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (capt), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Vincent Masekesa