Miraz said the team wanted to make the most of the initial moisture in the stadium and hoped that the top batsmen would form a partnership later.
“We want to bowl first. There is a little moisture and we want to take advantage. Yes, I think we (need) to form a bond, batting in the top order. I think it is a big opportunity for every batsman. I think the wickets look good. If we play well, it will be good. well.”
Zimbabwe team captain Richard Ngarava has said that his team is ready to face the challenge even though it has changed from cricket to 50 overs.
“Not at all. I feel like the team is prepared and all the players are ready to do whatever comes our way. Well, of course, you have to do a little bit to get into the ODI series, which is very different from Test cricket where you just wait for the bad ball. Burl, Raza and in the 15 today we have Raza, which is good for him to come back to the team.”
Pitch is expected to help the seamstresses in the beginning
The tarmac report said that the new facility would help runners speed up in the opening hour due to moisture, grass cover and winter weather.
The longest limit is 75 meters, while the shortest limit is 68 meters. The pitch is normal grass and is expected to have extra, seam movement and a bit of pitch early in the innings.
The cracks in front of the stumps can also cause the ball to behave unpredictably if the players hit the right spot. Batsmen are expected to have a tough time in the first 10 years before they are good enough to make a stroke in the afternoon.
Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava (capt), Blessing Muzarabani.
