5.1: Shoriful Islam to Brendan Taylor, No run.

17:31 IST:

4.6: Taskin Ahmed to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Much fuller, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it to mid off.

17:30 IST:

4.5: Taskin Ahmed to Tafadzwa Tsiga, FOUR! That's a beautiful shot! Full and outside off, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans onto it and cracks a drive through the cover region for a boundary.

17:29 IST:

4.4: Taskin Ahmed to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Back of a length, outside off, Tafadzwa Tsiga tries to block it but misses.

17:29 IST:

4.3: Taskin Ahmed to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Good length, angling in, Tafadzwa Tsiga stabs it back to the bowler.

17:28 IST:

4.2: Taskin Ahmed to Brendan Taylor, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Brendan Taylor punches it to cover for a boundary.

17:27 IST:

Brendan Taylor walks in to bat now.

17:28 IST:

4.1: Taskin Ahmed to Ben Curran, OUT! LBW! Second wicket for Taskin Ahmed. Good length, on middle, with a hint of inward movement. Ben Curran stays back and looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Ben Curran sends it upstairs to have a check. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball projected to crash into the middle stump. The on-field decision of OUT stays. Ben Curran makes his way back into the shed. A perfect start by Taskin.

17:24 IST:

3.6: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Much fuller, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga knocks it down to long off for a brace.

17:23 IST:

3.5: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Fullish, on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga eases it back to the bowler.

17:22 IST:

3.4: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, FOUR! Edgy! Bangs it short, on middle and leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga looks to pull it but gets a top edge, or maybe a glove on it. The ball goes right between the keeper and the leg slip fielder. Najmul Hossain Shanto there, is late to react and the ball races away.

17:21 IST:

3.3: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Much fuller, on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks it to mid-wicket.

17:21 IST:

3.2: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Angling in, on middle and leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga picks it well and tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.

17:20 IST:

3.1: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Fullish, with a hint of inward movement, Tafadzwa Tsiga looks to push it down the ground but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg. Dot.

17:19 IST:

2.6: Taskin Ahmed to Ben Curran, Good length, on the stumps, Ben Curran stabs it to mid on.

17:18 IST:

2.5: Taskin Ahmed to Ben Curran, Nice and full, on middle, Ben Curran flicks it to square leg.

17:18 IST:

2.4: Taskin Ahmed to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Angling in, on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga helps it to fine leg for one more. Tsiga is off the mark in ODI cricket.

17:17 IST:

2.3: Taskin Ahmed to Ben Curran, Keeps it full, on leg, Ben Curran flicks it to fine leg for a single.

17:16 IST:

2.2: Taskin Ahmed to Ben Curran, FOUR! That's a cracking shot! Fullish and outside off, Ben Curran leans onto it and cracks a drive through the cover region for a boundary.

17:15 IST:

2.1: Taskin Ahmed to Ben Curran, Beaten! A tad fuller, just outside off, Ben Curran tries to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

17:14 IST:

1.6: Shoriful Islam to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Another brilliant over for Bangladesh! Angling in, on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it to mid on.

17:13 IST:

1.5: Shoriful Islam to Ben Curran, That was close! Back of a length, just outside off, Ben Curran looks to punch it but gets an inside edge. The ball just bounces over the leg pole towards short fine leg. They collect a single.

17:12 IST:

1.4: Shoriful Islam to Ben Curran, A bit of movement, outside off, Ben Curran shoulders arms at it.

17:12 IST:

1.3: Shoriful Islam to Ben Curran, Back of a length, on off, Ben Curran stabs it back to the bowler.

17:11 IST:

1.2: Shoriful Islam to Ben Curran, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Ben Curran shoulders arms at it.

17:10 IST:

1.1: Shoriful Islam to Ben Curran, A bit of jag back in, on off, Ben Curran tucks it to mid-wicket.

17:10 IST:

Tafadzwa Tsiga walks in at number 3. Also, Shoriful Islam to share the attack.

17:09 IST:

0.6: Taskin Ahmed to Brian Bennett, OUT! LBW! A wicket-maiden from Taskin Ahmed. Back of a length, just outside off, and it nips in sharply. Bennett rocks back and looks to punch it but the ball goes through the gate and just over the leg pole. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Bennett has a word with Ben Curran and decides to send it upstairs. UltraEdge shows that the ball was hitting his pads and Ball Tracking shows that the ball was just clipping the bails. We have to go with the umpire's call of OUT. Brian Bennett departs for a duck.

17:06 IST:

0.5: Taskin Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Tight leave! Angling in from outside off, Brian Bennett reads it well and makes a tight leave. 

17:05 IST:

0.4: Taskin Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Beaten! Pitched up, outside off, shaping away. Brian Bennett has a waft at it but misses. Four dots in a row from Taskin.

17:05 IST:

0.3: Taskin Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Some movement! Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Brian Bennett tries to slap it but misses.

17:04 IST:

0.2: Taskin Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Back of a length, just outside off, Brian Bennett looks to punch it but fends it to the cover fielder. 

17:03 IST:

0.1: Taskin Ahmed to Brian Bennett, Taskin Ahmed starts with a short ball, outside off, Brian Bennett leaves it alone.

17:02 IST:

Right then, we are done with the prematch formalities. Bangladesh fielders spread out in the middle and take their respective field positions. Brian Bennett and Ben Curran open up for Zimbabwe. Taskin Ahmed has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

16:54 IST:

Time for the National Anthems - We are all set for the action to begin. Both sides stride out in the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Zimbabwe's first, followed by the national anthem of Bangladesh.

16:51 IST:

PITCH REPORT - Farveez Maharoof is down to inspect the conditions in Abu Dhabi. He informs that it is 65 meters on either side of the square. About the weather, he notes it is very warm in the mid 30s and also mentions that it is fairly humid as well. However, he is quick to point out the breeze blowing across the ground which will help the players to stay cool. Coming to the pitch, he notes that it is the same surface that was used for the Test match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The one difference he spots is about 3 mm of grass left on it and notes that it is pretty hard underneath as well. Maharoof then points out that in the last 10 ODIs at the Abu Dhabi Stadium, the side batting first has won eight times, with an average score of 264. And reckons that would be a very competitive score on this pitch, especially while defending under the lights.

16:42 IST:

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy (C), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan (WK), Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.

16:42 IST:

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (WK), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza and Blessing Muzarabani. On ODI debut - Tafadzwa Tsiga.

16:38 IST:

The captain of Bangladesh - Towhid Hridoy says they would have batted first as well, but adds that the wicket looks fresh, so they will try to exploit the conditions. On being asked about Litton's absence, Hridoy informs that Das has a bit of an injury so he is not playing this game. About the team combination, he informs that they are going with three pacers and a couple of spinners. As for what the series means, Hridoy says every match matters to them. With a World Cup on the horizon and an Asia Cup at home to follow, he adds, this is the time to prepare well.

16:40 IST:

The captain of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks dry and it favours batting first. He adds that they don't have a total in mind but they will try to get as many runs as they can. On the importance of the tri-nation series ahead of the 2027 World Cup, Raza says it is hugely important because Zimbabwe will not have much international cricket after this. Notes that only the India fixtures remain, and May, June and July look busy too. So he says every ODI that comes their way is a chance to fine-tune things, find the right combinations and try new players, which is why he calls the series extremely important for their World Cup preparation. He ends by saying that they are going with three pacers and two spinners.