BAN vs ZIM Head to Head Records in T20Is- 1st T20I, Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2024

Bangladesh is all set to host Zimbabwe in a T20I series at home. The BAN vs ZIM T20I series commences with the opening tie on Friday, May 3. The BAN vs ZIM 1st T20I will take place at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

The next three games will also take place at the same stadium, followed by the last two games at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh 2024 comprises only five T20I games.

Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh while Sikandar Raza leads Zimbabwe. Below are BAN vs ZIM head-to-head records in T20Is ahead of the opening clash.

BAN vs ZIM Head to Head Records in T20Is- 1st T20I, Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh 2024

BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

If we look at BAN vs ZIM head-to-head records in T20Is, both sides have played 20 games. Bangladesh dominates Zimbabwe by winning 13 games and losing 7.

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BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters

If we talk about BAN vs ZIM recent five encounters, Bangladesh has won 3 games while Zimbabwe has won 2 games. Out of these, 4 matches took place in Zimbabwe. One match took place at a neutral venue. None of the last five Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe matches took place in Bangladesh.

BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances

If we analyze BAN vs ZIM records in the shortest format, Litton Das is the leading run-getter for Bangladesh with 308 runs in 10 games. Soumya Sarkar is next with 298 runs.

Najmul Hossain Shanto holds the record for the top T20I knock of 71 runs. Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Mahmudullah, Litton Das, Shamsur Rahman, Afif Hossain, and Sabbir Rahman have smacked fifties against Zimbabwe.

Among bowlers, Musafizur Rahman has scalped the most 24 wickets. Mosaddek Hossain (5/20) has grabbed a five-wicket haul vs ZIM. Shakib Al Hasan (4/21) has a four wicket haul in his name.

Talking about Zimbabwe, Hamilton Masakadza is their top run-scorer against Bangladesh with 377 runs. He also slammed the top knock of an unbeaten 93 in BAN vs ZIM encounters. Wessly Madhevere, Malcolm Waller, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, and Ryan Burl are some players with half-centuries vs BAN.

In the bowling department, Graeme Cremer has got the most 11 wickets. Neville Madziva has the best bowling figures of 4/34. Notably, many Zimbabwe bowlers have 3-wicket hauls against Bangladesh.

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BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns

If we look at BAN vs ZIM trends and patterns, Bangladesh has been more powerful with 13 wins out of 20. Both sides have wrestled once at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, where Bangladesh emerged victorious. On home soil, the Bangladesh team completely dominates by winning 8 games out of 11.

Conclusion

With 13 wins across 20 games, there are no doubts that Bangladesh overpowers Zimbabwe when it comes to T20Is. However, Zimbabwe has observed changes in recent times and has developed into a stronger team. They also won a T20I match in Sri Lanka earlier this year. Hence, Bangladesh will have a tough challenge this time.