Tanzid Tamim makes T20I debut

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto put Zimbabwe into bat first after winning the toss in the five-match T20 International series opening game today at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim made a T20 debut after playing 15 ODIs for Bangladesh. His performance in BPL was key in giving him the T20 cap.

The hosts also recalled pace bowling allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin who played his last T20 in October, 2022.

Bangladesh XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Jaker Ali Anik, Mohammad Saifuddin.

Zimbabwe XI: Sikandar Raza (capt), Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie, Brian Bennet, Sean Williams, Clive Mandande, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.