The match begins on Sunday, April 20 from 9:30 AM IST, marking Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket in Bangladesh after five years.
BAN vs ZIM 1st Test Live Streaming
Match Information
Match: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test
Series: Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh 2025
Date: Sunday, April 20 – Thursday, April 24, 2025
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Time: 9:30 AM IST/ 10:00 AM BST
BAN vs ZIM Live Streaming Details
India
- Television Broadcasting: No official TV broadcaster confirmed
- Online Streaming: FanCode App
Bangladesh
- Television Broadcasting: BTV (Bangladesh Television)
- Online Streaming: BCB satellite feed via official platforms
Zimbabwe
- Television Broadcasting: No official broadcaster confirmed
- Online Streaming: Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel and Zimbabwe Cricket App
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Weather & Pitch Report
The Sylhet surface offers something for everyone. Initially batting-friendly, the pitch tends to favour bowlers as the match progresses, especially spinners. With average first-innings scores around 291, teams winning the toss are likely to bat first.
Weather-wise, rain is forecast across all five days. However, Sylhet's renowned drainage facilities and efficient ground staff could minimise disruptions. Humidity and overcast conditions may aid the pacers, particularly early on.
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Match Preview
The spotlight falls on Najmul Hossain Shanto, who returns to captain a Bangladesh side looking to recover from a rocky run. The Tigers broke a streak of four consecutive Test losses with a 101-run victory over West Indies and now eye consistency.
Key names like Taskin Ahmed (injured) and Litton Das (rested) are missing, but opportunities abound for fresh talent. Bangladesh's strength lies in their spinners, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz in red-hot form, contributing with both bat and ball. Hasan Mahmud and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, the young pacers, bring firepower to the attack.
Batting-wise, Mushfiqur Rahim remains the pillar, especially with a phenomenal record against Zimbabwe, while Jaker Ali and Zakir Hasan look to solidify their Test credentials.
Zimbabwe, under the experienced leadership of Craig Ervine, have their own redemption story in mind. They've lost four of their last five Tests, with one drawn, and now aim to upset the hosts. The return of Sean Williams boosts the middle order, and their pace trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Victor Nyauchi is more than capable of exploiting the Sylhet conditions.
With historical results nearly even - Bangladesh leading 8-7 in 18 Tests - the stage is set for another close contest.
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Full Squads
Bangladesh Squad
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Zakir Hasan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Mominul Haque
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Jaker Ali (wk)
- Taijul Islam
- Hasan Mahmud
- Khaled Ahmed
- Nahid Rana
- Nayeem Hasan
- Mahidul Islam Ankon
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Shadman Islam
Zimbabwe Squad
- Ben Curran
- Nick Welch
- Craig Ervine (c)
- Brian Bennett
- Sean Williams
- Wessly Madhevere
- Johnathan Campbell
- Nyasha Mayavo (wk)
- Wellington Masakadza
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Victor Nyauchi
- Trevor Gwandu
- Vincent Masekesa
- Tafadzwa Tsiga