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Deadspin | Saint Mary’s star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State   Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images   Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.  Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.  Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils.   “I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.”   Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes.  “Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.”  The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Saint #Marys #star #Paulius #Murauskas #coach #Arizona #State

Deadspin | Saint Mary’s star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State
Deadspin | Saint Mary’s star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State   Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images   Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.  Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.  Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils.   “I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.”   Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes.  “Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.”  The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Saint #Marys #star #Paulius #Murauskas #coach #Arizona #StateMar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.

Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils.


“I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.”

Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes.

“Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.”

The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Saint #Marys #star #Paulius #Murauskas #coach #Arizona #State

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.

Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils.

“I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.”

Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes.

“Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.”

The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s.

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Top draft needs for all 32 teams <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/20108878.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/20108878.jpg" alt="NFL: Combine" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Wily general managers attempt to sell their plan to select the “best player available” prior to every draft. But front-office personnel of teams drafting at the top are not fortunate enough to ignore roster needs if they’d like to stick around for next year’s draft. </p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>With free agency all but in the books and a few straggling items still up for bidding on the trade market, here’s how we view the primary roster needs for all 32 teams before the 2026 NFL Draft begins.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Arizona Cardinals</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Farewell to No. 1 pick Kyler Murray, which means the Cardinals can start at QB1 and work their way down if they want to rebound in the NFC West.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Position needs: QB, OT, WR, LB, EDGE</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Atlanta Falcons</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>Without knowing the ultimate direction of the offense, we can say Kevin Stefanski and his QB1 to be named later would benefit from a polished offensive line and skill-position help.</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>Position needs: WR, OT, CB, LB</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>Baltimore Ravens</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Not securing three-time Pro Bowl C Tyler Linderbaum might haunt the Ravens if they can’t find suitable starters at center and guard in the draft. Signing Trey Hendrickson can beef up the pass rush, but more premium talent is coveted on the edge. </p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Position needs: IOL, OLB, DL, WR, CB</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>Buffalo Bills</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Slings and arrows at Keon Coleman were not the ideal motivation for a draft-and-develop philosophy. Spending big at QB and RB tightens margin for error in Buffalo. </p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>Position needs: WR, S, EDGE, LB, CB</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>Carolina Panthers</p> </section><section id="section-16"> <p>Restocking the secondary and maybe even a third wide receiver in three years selected in the top 32 would be wins for the Panthers.</p> </section><section id="section-17"> <p>Position needs: CB, S, TE, OT, WR</p> </section><section id="section-18"> <p>Chicago Bears</p> </section><section id="section-19"> <p>Division and playoff push aside, the Bears didn’t sport a shutdown defense most of the year and survived on scraps and takeaways. </p> </section><section id="section-20"> <p>Position needs: Edge, DL, C, CB</p> </section><section id="section-21"> <p>Cincinnati Bengals</p> </section><section id="section-22"> <p>Swapped the No. 10 pick for DT Dexter Lawrence. With a fortunate break they could still score a pass rusher in a draft with an abundance of options, even if no perfect fit for this defense.</p> </section><section id="section-23"> <p>Position needs: Edge, CB, OL, TE, LB</p> </section><section id="section-24"> <p>Cleveland Browns</p> </section><section id="section-25"> <p>Your vantage point on the latest reset in Cleveland might add or subtract a position on this list. </p> </section><section id="section-26"> <p>Position needs: OL, WR, QB, CB, LB, EDGE</p> </section><section id="section-27"> <p>Dallas Cowboys</p> </section><section id="section-28"> <p>If only the Cowboys could find a versatile pass rusher like Micah Parsons, right?</p> </section><section id="section-29"> <p>Position needs: Edge, DL, LB, S, CB</p> </section><section id="section-30"> <p>Denver Broncos</p> </section><section id="section-31"> <p>No first-round pick, no problem for the Broncos. They’ve unearthed mid-round gems each year under the current regime.</p> </section><section id="section-32"> <p>Position needs: TE, LB, EDGE, DL</p> </section><section id="section-33"> <p>Detroit Lions</p> </section><section id="section-34"> <p>Pairing a speed demon with Aidan Hutchinson is the next-level move for Detroit’s defense.</p> </section><section id="section-35"> <p>Position needs: Edge, OL, LB, CB</p> </section><section id="section-36"> <p>Green Bay Packers</p> </section><section id="section-37"> <p>Protect Jordan Love first, and that might require a premium pick. Then make sure he has ample receiving options at a position where injuries have been a hurdle. And fetch a pass rusher with Micah Parsons coming back from injury and Rashan Gary gone.</p> </section><section id="section-38"> <p>Position needs: OT, WR, Edge, DL, CB</p> </section><section id="section-39"> <p>Houston Texans</p> </section><section id="section-40"> <p>Another 12-win season and a pretty productive offseason to date funnels the Texans into a draft where the focus is on offensive line and defensive line reinforcements. </p> </section><section id="section-41"> <p>Position needs: OL, DL, LB, DB, Edge</p> </section><section id="section-42"> <p>Indianapolis Colts</p> </section><section id="section-43"> <p>One of the sharpest offenses in the NFL the first half of last season crumbled down the stretch. GM Chris Ballard argues Sauce Gardner, acquired for Indy’s first-round pick at the trade deadline, is the Colts’ 2026 first-rounder. His job might depend on mining more gems in the middle of the draft.</p> </section><section id="section-44"> <p>Position needs: OT, WR, EDGE, LB, S</p> </section><section id="section-45"> <p>Jacksonville Jaguars</p> </section><section id="section-46"> <p>There is always a chance the leadership of the Jaguars makes a dramatic play on draft night. If an elite defender is falling Thursday, don’t be surprised to see the Jacksonville draft room pop up on your screen.</p> </section><section id="section-47"> <p>Position needs: DT, S, Edge, LB, CB</p> </section><section id="section-48"> <p>Kansas City Chiefs</p> </section><section id="section-49"> <p>Good news: Two first-round picks (9, 29). Bad news: We count six positions where the starter is uncertain or replacement level and more with contextual question marks. The secondary makeover is incomplete with a legitimate No. 1 corner to replace Trent McDuffie.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-50"> <p>Position needs: CB, Edge, OL, WR, DL</p> </section> <section id="section-51"> <p>Los Angeles Chargers</p> </section><section id="section-52"> <p>For all the Chargers have invested in the offensive line — draft capital and real dollars — it’s not there yet.</p> </section><section id="section-53"> <p>Position needs: OL, WR, Edge, DL, DB</p> </section><section id="section-54"> <p>Los Angeles Rams</p> </section><section id="section-55"> <p>Matthew Stafford is closer to AARP than his physical prime, which begs the question: How long can the Rams get away with not having a QB of the future?</p> </section><section id="section-56"> <p>Position needs: LB, QB, DL, S, Edge</p> </section><section id="section-57"> <p>Las Vegas Raiders</p> </section><section id="section-58"> <p>No team drafts first overall without countless roster concerns to help put them at the bottom of the NFL standings.</p> </section><section id="section-59"> <p>Position needs: QB, OT, DT, WR</p> </section><section id="section-60"> <p>Miami Dolphins</p> </section><section id="section-61"> <p>Can’t list everything on the shopping list in South Beach. Jeff Hafley and Jon Eric-Sullivan are in charge, have two first-round picks and more needs than Michael has Jordans. </p> </section><section id="section-62"> <p>Position needs: WR, CB, S, TE, Edge</p> </section><section id="section-63"> <p>Minnesota Vikings</p> </section><section id="section-64"> <p>The QB competition in the Twin Cities takes all the headlines, although attention and some assembly is going to be required for this defense to be up to snuff by September.</p> </section><section id="section-65"> <p>Position needs: LB, S, RB, DL, TE</p> </section><section id="section-66"> <p>New England Patriots</p> </section><section id="section-67"> <p>Watching the Super Bowl, there were a few takeaways postgame well before anyone thought, “the Patriots will be back.” Maybe Mike Vrabel can just add magic and Drake Maye will resume plowing the MVP track. Or maybe New England excelled at covering up fatal flaws which were exposed by the Seahawks.</p> </section><section id="section-68"> <p>Position needs: OT, LB, Edge, WR, DT</p> </section><section id="section-69"> <p>New Orleans Saints</p> </section><section id="section-70"> <p>Retooling on defense is a work in progress and if the Saints want Tyler Shough to take another step in his pro development, weapons are not in great supply at wide receiver or running back.</p> </section><section id="section-71"> <p>Position needs: Edge, CB, DL, WR, OL</p> </section><section id="section-72"> <p>New York Giants</p> </section><section id="section-73"> <p>John Harbaugh should see a lot to like with two top-10 picks. O-line and d-line are the likely highest priorities.</p> </section><section id="section-74"> <p>Position needs: DT, LB, IOL, WR, CB</p> </section><section id="section-75"> <p>New York Jets</p> </section><section id="section-76"> <p>How are we feeling about running it back with Geno Smith, Jets fans? That’s what we thought.</p> </section><section id="section-77"> <p>Position needs: QB, CB, Edge, WR</p> </section><section id="section-78"> <p>Philadelphia Eagles</p> </section><section id="section-79"> <p>Philly always invests in the line, and if there’s a playmaker at safety that makes sense, this could be the year to jump the queue to go get him.</p> </section><section id="section-80"> <p>Position needs: Edge, S, WR, OL, TE</p> </section><section id="section-81"> <p>Pittsburgh Steelers</p> </section><section id="section-82"> <p>Make it six consecutive years an NFL team waits as Aaron Rodgers contemplates whether to return. But he’s 42, so even if we get Vintage Aaron one more season, a Plan B is a must for the Steelers. </p> </section><section id="section-83"> <p>Position needs: QB, OL, WR, TE, LB</p> </section><section id="section-84"> <p>Seattle Seahawks</p> </section><section id="section-85"> <p>Zero doubt GM John Schneider has called every team in the league offering to drop out of the first round to add to the team’s current haul of four total picks.</p> </section><section id="section-86"> <p>Position needs: CB, EDGE, WR, OL</p> </section><section id="section-87"> <p>San Francisco 49ers</p> </section><section id="section-88"> <p>Left tackle Trent Williams maintains dog status when he’s healthy. The offense, not just the line, isn’t the same when he’s unavailable. </p> </section><section id="section-89"> <p>Position needs: OL, WR, TE, S</p> </section><section id="section-90"> <p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</p> </section><section id="section-91"> <p>Head coach Todd Bowles prefers a more dominant front seven to spearhead the defense. </p> </section><section id="section-92"> <p>Position needs: Edge, CB, WR, LB</p> </section><section id="section-93"> <p>Tennessee Titans</p> </section><section id="section-94"> <p>We aren’t going to list running back because Tony Pollard was better-than-average last season. We would understand the rationale of selecting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love early, but if the Titans get a crack at a blue-chip pass rusher they can’t look away.</p> </section><section id="section-95"> <p>Position needs: Edge, WR, LB, OL, TE</p> </section><section id="section-96"> <p>Washington Commanders</p> </section><section id="section-97"> <p>Erasing last season is one thing, forgetting the why behind Washington’s decline would be another. Jayden Daniels rarely had enough playmakers on the field and even a spendy offseason on defense this spring hasn’t plugged all of the problematic leaks.</p> </section><section id="section-98"> <p>Position needs: WR, Edge, OL, DB, RB</p> </section><section id="section-99"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Top #draft #teams

Earlier this week ESPN released its QB rankings from a poll of coaches and scouts around football, which caused quite a stir. On the one hand it was a lesson in the disconnect between fans and people inside football, while on the other it was difficult to understand the rubric by which the people were judging. Now we’re diving into the fray to release our own QB rankings ahead of the 2026 season, judging every quarterback in six key areas required for success.

It’s important to understand the methodology before we dive into the rankings themselves, as well as the tiers that each QB belongs in.

How scores are factored: This is a cross-the-league evaluation of each quarterback vs. their peers. A score of five operates as the league average, with scores of 8-to-10 being significantly above league-average, and 1-to-3 being significantly below league average.

Known problems with this model: This scoring format naturally hurts quarterbacks with fewer starts in the NFL, because these numbers pull heavily from the 2025 season, with the tilt being evaluated based on career body of work. In reality, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart should be higher in the rankings — but we just don’t have enough to tilt their rankings up. Similarly, Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst runs as a starter not just in 2025, but in NFL history. This gives him a lot more wiggle room to move up, but it can’t be reflected at this time.

If you’re feeling mad about these rankings, or think that they are wildly wrong — I get it. I’m a Panthers fan and think Bryce Young is better than 21st in the NFL, but this is just what the model shows. At the end of the day this is all about seeing where a QB is right now, and the beauty of football is that models are consistently thrown out the window as players surprise us, in good ways and bad, throughout the course of a season. We’ll obviously learn more when football begins once more.

#NFL #starting #QBs #ranked #analytics #season">NFL starting QBs ranked by analytics before 2026 season  Earlier this week ESPN released its QB rankings from a poll of coaches and scouts around football, which caused quite a stir. On the one hand it was a lesson in the disconnect between fans and people inside football, while on the other it was difficult to understand the rubric by which the people were judging. Now we’re diving into the fray to release our own QB rankings ahead of the 2026 season, judging every quarterback in six key areas required for success.It’s important to understand the methodology before we dive into the rankings themselves, as well as the tiers that each QB belongs in.How scores are factored: This is a cross-the-league evaluation of each quarterback vs. their peers. A score of five operates as the league average, with scores of 8-to-10 being significantly above league-average, and 1-to-3 being significantly below league average.Known problems with this model: This scoring format naturally hurts quarterbacks with fewer starts in the NFL, because these numbers pull heavily from the 2025 season, with the tilt being evaluated based on career body of work. In reality, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart should be higher in the rankings — but we just don’t have enough to tilt their rankings up. Similarly, Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst runs as a starter not just in 2025, but in NFL history. This gives him a lot more wiggle room to move up, but it can’t be reflected at this time.If you’re feeling mad about these rankings, or think that they are wildly wrong — I get it. I’m a Panthers fan and think Bryce Young is better than 21st in the NFL, but this is just what the model shows. At the end of the day this is all about seeing where a QB is right now, and the beauty of football is that models are consistently thrown out the window as players surprise us, in good ways and bad, throughout the course of a season. We’ll obviously learn more when football begins once more.  #NFL #starting #QBs #ranked #analytics #season

ESPN released its QB rankings from a poll of coaches and scouts around football, which caused quite a stir. On the one hand it was a lesson in the disconnect between fans and people inside football, while on the other it was difficult to understand the rubric by which the people were judging. Now we’re diving into the fray to release our own QB rankings ahead of the 2026 season, judging every quarterback in six key areas required for success.

It’s important to understand the methodology before we dive into the rankings themselves, as well as the tiers that each QB belongs in.

How scores are factored: This is a cross-the-league evaluation of each quarterback vs. their peers. A score of five operates as the league average, with scores of 8-to-10 being significantly above league-average, and 1-to-3 being significantly below league average.

Known problems with this model: This scoring format naturally hurts quarterbacks with fewer starts in the NFL, because these numbers pull heavily from the 2025 season, with the tilt being evaluated based on career body of work. In reality, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart should be higher in the rankings — but we just don’t have enough to tilt their rankings up. Similarly, Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst runs as a starter not just in 2025, but in NFL history. This gives him a lot more wiggle room to move up, but it can’t be reflected at this time.

If you’re feeling mad about these rankings, or think that they are wildly wrong — I get it. I’m a Panthers fan and think Bryce Young is better than 21st in the NFL, but this is just what the model shows. At the end of the day this is all about seeing where a QB is right now, and the beauty of football is that models are consistently thrown out the window as players surprise us, in good ways and bad, throughout the course of a season. We’ll obviously learn more when football begins once more.

#NFL #starting #QBs #ranked #analytics #season">NFL starting QBs ranked by analytics before 2026 season

Earlier this week ESPN released its QB rankings from a poll of coaches and scouts around football, which caused quite a stir. On the one hand it was a lesson in the disconnect between fans and people inside football, while on the other it was difficult to understand the rubric by which the people were judging. Now we’re diving into the fray to release our own QB rankings ahead of the 2026 season, judging every quarterback in six key areas required for success.

It’s important to understand the methodology before we dive into the rankings themselves, as well as the tiers that each QB belongs in.

How scores are factored: This is a cross-the-league evaluation of each quarterback vs. their peers. A score of five operates as the league average, with scores of 8-to-10 being significantly above league-average, and 1-to-3 being significantly below league average.

Known problems with this model: This scoring format naturally hurts quarterbacks with fewer starts in the NFL, because these numbers pull heavily from the 2025 season, with the tilt being evaluated based on career body of work. In reality, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart should be higher in the rankings — but we just don’t have enough to tilt their rankings up. Similarly, Shedeur Sanders had one of the worst runs as a starter not just in 2025, but in NFL history. This gives him a lot more wiggle room to move up, but it can’t be reflected at this time.

If you’re feeling mad about these rankings, or think that they are wildly wrong — I get it. I’m a Panthers fan and think Bryce Young is better than 21st in the NFL, but this is just what the model shows. At the end of the day this is all about seeing where a QB is right now, and the beauty of football is that models are consistently thrown out the window as players surprise us, in good ways and bad, throughout the course of a season. We’ll obviously learn more when football begins once more.

#NFL #starting #QBs #ranked #analytics #season

TOSS

Bangladesh has won the toss and has opted to bowl first.

Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy(c), Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan(w), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande(w), Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

SQUADS

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon(w), Towhid Hridoy(c), Nurul Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Yasir Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Ben Curran, Milton Shumba, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa

Published on Jul 15, 2026

#BAN #ZIM #live #score #1st #T20I #Ngarava #removes #openers #Bangladesh">BAN vs ZIM live score, 1st T20I: Ngarava removes openers; Bangladesh 30/2 (4)  TOSSBangladesh has won the toss and has opted to bowl first.Playing XIsBangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy(c), Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan(w), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid RanaZimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande(w), Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing MuzarabaniSQUADSBangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon(w), Towhid Hridoy(c), Nurul Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Yasir Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Abdul Gaffar SaqlainZimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Ben Curran, Milton Shumba, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda MaposaPublished on Jul 15, 2026  #BAN #ZIM #live #score #1st #T20I #Ngarava #removes #openers #Bangladesh

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