Bangladesh to Host Zimbabwe for Two-Test Series in April 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a two-Test series against Zimbabwe in April 2025, marking the return of both teams to red-ball cricket. The first Test will be held in Sylhet from April 20-24, followed by the second in Chattogram from April 28-May 2. This tour will be significant for both countries as they seek to strengthen their Test credentials.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the schedule for Zimbabwe’s Test tour of Bangladesh, which will feature a two-match Test series commencing in April. This series marks the reintroduction of Test cricket for both teams since their last encounter in 2021.

The first Test is scheduled to take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from April 20 to 24, followed by the second Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from April 28 to May 2. This will be Zimbabwe’s first red-ball tour of Bangladesh in over four years, with their last Test series against Bangladesh held in July 2021, resulting in a 220-run victory for Bangladesh.

Zimbabwe’s last Test encounter in Bangladesh occurred in February 2020, where the home team achieved an innings and 106-run win. After this Test series, Bangladesh is slated to travel to Pakistan in May for a series of white-ball matches comprising ODIs and T20Is. The respective teams have yet to disclose their player rosters for the upcoming series, which is pivotal for both sides to enhance their red-ball cricket standing.

Zimbabwe has resumed red-ball cricket following a recent defeat to Ireland, while Bangladesh is coming off a recent success where they secured their first Test victory in the West Indies since 2009, tying their series at 1-1 after winning by 101 runs in the second Test.

In summary, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed a two-Test series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in April 2025. With a historical context and both teams eager to improve their Test cricket performances after significant gaps, this series promises to be an important chapter in their cricketing journeys. Each team is yet to announce its squad, adding anticipation for the matches ahead.

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