Zimbabwe Bats First After Winning Toss in Second Test Against Bangladesh as Series Sweep Beckons

Zimbabwe chose to bat first in the second Test in Chattogram, eyeing a rare series sweep against Bangladesh. With debutant Vincent Masekesa and seasoned players like Craig Ervine and Sean Williams, they aimed to break a multi-year Test win drought. Bangladesh, missing stars like Liton Das, faced pressure to bounce back.

Pakistan Dominates Day 1 Against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi Test

On August 21, 2024, the 1st Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh began at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan, led by captain Babar Azam, had a strong start after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Top-order batsmen, including Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, and Azhar Ali, made significant contributions to secure a substantial total. Bangladesh faced difficulties in breaking through Pakistan's batting lineup.