END OF OVER:50 | 22 Runs | BAN: 321/6 | RR: 6.42
- Mohammad Saifuddin28 (15b)
- Mashrafe Mortaza0 (0b)
- Chris Mpofu10-0-68-2
- Carl Mumba8-0-45-1
Arjyabrata Sark: "What is the update of Liton? Can he keep wickets?" --- Can't confirm anything. All that we've learnt is that the team management hasn't revealed the exact nature of the injury. He was still being treated when the Bangladesh innings came to a close. Safe to say we may not see him again involved in action today.
5.08pm Massive chase coming up for Zimbabwe. Zim fans, don't lose hope. They have chased in this vicinity away to a subcontinental team as recently as in 2017!
Among all the sporting events happening this evening, there's also an ISL semi-final featuring defending champions Bengaluru FC, and former Bangladesh captain Mamunul Islam Mamun's one-time club ATK. Who holds the edge?
Mohammad Mithun speaks on the broadcast: "When I went in, there were still 15 overs left. First, I wanted to rotate the strike and work out how the wicket was behaving. Partnerships are very important, and the key for any format. When Riyadbhai [Mahmudullah] and I were set, we decided if there's anything in our zones, we will target the boundary. I think 321 is a very good total. It's not a flat wicket, there's not much pace and it is turning. For keeping, obviously Mushfiqbhai [Mushfiqur Rahim] is there. He'll keep in ODIs and T20Is."
4.38pm Powered by Liton Das, and helped along the way in the lower order by Mohammad Mithun and Mohammad Saifuddin, Bangladesh finish at 321 for 6, their highest ODI total against Zimbabwe. The visitors had their moments, but couldn't sustain the pressure with ball for long enough to keep the home side in check. This will be a very good chase if Zimbabwe are to establish a 1-0 lead in the series. With so many senior players missing, the bulk of the chase will need to be anchored by players like Brendan Taylor and Sikandar Raza, you feel. Join us in just a bit for the chase.
Over the wicket