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11-Nov-2014 09:09:00 GMT
Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 3rd Test, Chittagong

Dominant Bangladesh Aim to Sweep Zimbabwe Series

Chittagong: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim warned his side against being complacent when the hosts begin the final Test against Zimbabwe in Chittagong from Wednesday aiming for a 3-0 series cleansweep.

Bangladesh posted a tense three-wicket win in the first Test in Dhaka, before routing the tourists by 162 runs in the second match in Khulna to take a 2-0 lead.

Bangladesh have swept a series only once in their 14-year Test history when they defeated an under-strength West Indies in both matches in the Caribbean in 2009.

In the 87 Tests they have played so far since their debut in 2000, Bangladesh have won just six matches, lost 70 and drawn 11.

Rahim said his team needed an improved display in the field and urged his batsmen to play long innings after they had settled in if they are to succeed in challenging more established opponents.

The hosts have brought in batsman Imrul Kayes in place of opener Shamsur Rahman, who managed just 33 runs in the first two Tests.

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor hoped his batsmen and bowlers will shine together to reverse the team's fortunes.

Teams from:

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (Capt. & wk), Shuvagata Hom, Taijul Islam, Shahadat Hossain, Jubair Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Anamul Haque, Marshall Ayub, Shafiul Islam

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza, Brian Chari, Hamilton Masakadza, Brendan Taylor (Capt.), Craig Ervine, Elton Chigumbura, Regis Chakabva (wk), Malcolm Waller, Tendai Chatara, Natsai Mushangwe, Tinashe Panyangara, Vusi Sibanda, John Nyumbu, Richmond Mutumbami, Wellington Masakadza, Shingirai Masakadza, Tafadzwa Kamungozi

Stats and trivia
The last two Tests here have been draws at Chittagong, with Kumar Sangakkara even scoring a triple-century in January.

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November 12-16, 2014
Start time 0930 local | 0330 GMT


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