India, July 9 -- With the ODI series on the line, Zimbabwe have the opportunity to secure the trophy when they face Bangladesh in the second match. Riding high on confidence after winning both the one-off Test and the opening ODI, the hosts claimed a 25-run victory in the series opener. After slipping to 70/8, Zimbabwe recovered through a crucial 63-run partnership between Newman Nyamhuri (33) and Richard Ngarava (27) to post 141. Their bowlers then defended the total brilliantly, with Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans taking three wickets each, while Blessing Muzarabani and Nyamhuri claimed two apiece.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, have struggled throughout the tour and remain out of form in white-ball cricket. After losing the one-off Test, they...