There was never any doubt that the first one-day international between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo would be abandoned without a ball being bowled. The previous morning Noel Peck, the groundsman, was very doubtful whether any play would be possible, even if there was a day of
sunshine and no more rain. There was indeed sunshine, but another very
heavy downpour in the evening made sure a large section of the ground become
thoroughly waterlogged.
It is also highly unlikely that any play will be possible in the second match, scheduled for March 7, especially with rain continuing on and off; in
fact, common sense would suggest that the match be called off right
now to save everybody the trouble, but "it can't be done," said one of the
officials. Harare usually gets more rain than Bulawayo, although the ground
there drains better, so it is not inconceivable that the full five-match
series might never even start. It is reported that there are plans now to
install better drainage at Queens, but as far as this series is concerned
the horse has already bolted.