Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe 4th ODI: Date, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview

Bangladesh have already won the five-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. The visitors will play for some pride in the next match, while Bangladesh are in search of a whitewash as the two sides head into the fourth ODI on Friday.

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Date: Friday, Nov. 28

Start time: 6:30 a.m. GMT/12:30 p.m. local

Live on: GTV (Bangladesh), SuperSport (Zimbabwe and sub-Saharan Africa), Star Cricket (India), Geo Super (Pakistan), Willow TV (USA)

Weather: No weather problems, according to AccuWeather.com. It's going to be a warm and sunny day with temperatures of up to 28 degrees Celsius. 

Overview

It's not often that Bangladesh find themselves in a position so commanding as they are in the one-day series against Zimbabwe. With the series already sealed at 3-0, the hosts now go in search of the possible whitewash.

Zimbabwe have been nothing short of woeful on this tour. Just one batsman, Elton Chigumbura, has managed more than 100 runs across the three games. Only one bowler, Tinashe Panyangara, has managed to keep his average below 25.00.

In contrast, Bangladesh have four players who have scored more than 100 runs across the three games. Their bowlers, too, have been immense. Two have kept their bowling average at 13.00, and Arafat Sunny has taken 10 wickets at an average of just 7.80 with an astonishing economy rate of 2.80.

The performance is in stark contrast to earlier in the year, when Bangladesh lost their 12 completed ODIs. As the World Cup looms, they are also trying out different options. Sunny will be rested to give Taijul Islam a chance, and Abdul Hassan will come in for Shafiul Islam.

Whether or not these changes will offer Zimbabwe reprieve or only torment them further, only time will tell. They will need everyone in the team to come together in order to turn things around.

As a mark of respect for Phil Hughes, who passed away on Thursday, both teams will wear black armbands and observe a moment of silence before the match.

Key players

Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan's century in the first ODI proved, once again, just how valuable he is to the Bangladesh team. His ability to adapt to the match situation and the fact that he often chips in with the ball makes him one of the side's greatest assets.

Zimbabwe

Throughout the series, Brendan Taylor has looked positive at the start of his innings. He's managed a 50 in one game, but he will need to do more if he wants to pull his team out of this rut.

Squads

Bangladesh

Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Al-Amin Hossain, Anamul Haque, Arafat Sunny, Imrul Kayes, Jubair Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal

Zimbabwe

Elton Chigumbura (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Tendai Chatara, Craig Ervine, Tafadzwa Kamungozi, Hamilton Masakadza, Natsai M'shangwe, Richmond Mutumbami, John Nyumbu, Tinashe Panyangara, Vusi Sibanda, Sikandar Raza, Brendan Taylor, Malcolm Waller, Neville Madziva, Timycen Maruma, Solomon Mire, Peter Moor, Tawanda Mupariwa, Brian Vitori