Bangladesh's designated ODI skipper Litton Das was ruled out of the tri-series featuring Afghanistan and Zimbabwe ahead of his team's opening game. Das was ruled out due to a right hip joint injury.

Tawhid Hridoy, leads the side in his absence.

Litton had replaced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as Bangladesh's full-time ODI skipper earlier this year, as the team sought to build up towards next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. 

Zimbabwe won the toss in their encounter against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi and elected to bat first. The Tigers were also without Mehidy Hasan Miraz who was out with a fever.

ODI Tri-series schedule:

17 October, Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi

19 October, Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi

21 October, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Abu Dhabi