The Dhaka Times Desk Bangladesh's top order failed again. And Zimbabwe won the series by taking advantage of that failure. In response to Bangladesh's 247 runs, Zimbabwe picked up 251 runs in 47.1 overs with 7 wickets in hand.
Bangladesh cricket team batted first after losing the toss at the Queen's Sports Club ground in Bulawayo. First, Bangladesh fell into a batting disaster. Ashraful and Zahurul went back to victory during the team's 15 runs. Skipper Mushfiq scored 32 and Shakib added 18 runs. Tamim Iqbal was playing slowly. But he too bounced back with 32, playing an uncharacteristic 70 balls.
Bangladesh's fifth wicket fell when Shakib got out after the team scored 110 runs. From there, the pressure was handled by Nasir Hossain's 74-ball 63 and Mahmudullah Riyad's unbeaten 73-ball 75, Bangladesh scored 247 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs.
In addition, the collection of the remaining five people is only 15! Vitri, Jarvis and Chatara took two wickets each for Zimbabwe.
247 runs for 9 wickets – a fighting score – but by no means a sure win. After a disappointing batting failure in front of Zimbabwe's ordinary bowling, Bangladesh went on the backfoot mentally. This affects the bowling somewhat.
Zimbabwe's two opening batsmen, Sibanda and Masakadza, started brilliantly. Playing with ease, they added 79 runs to the opening pair.
Sibanda played an unbeaten innings of 103 runs from 135 balls until the last minute to confirm the team's victory. His 103 runs included 9 fours and 2 sixes. Sibanda's innings played a key role in helping Zimbabwe reach the target with the loss of just 3 wickets. In the end, Sibanda was undefeated.
Besides, Masakadza scored 41 runs for Zimbabwe. Shaun Williams remains unbeaten with 55 runs.
Rabiul, Mahmudullah and Ziaur Rahman took one wicket each for Bangladesh. As a result of this defeat of Bangladesh, Zimbabwe won the series 2-1. Sibanda, who did not play in the first ODI, became the man of the series. He also became the Man of the Match for his amazing century.
Meanwhile, some disappointment has come down in the Bangladesh camp. Captain Mushfiqur has announced to quit the captaincy. However, he will be the captain in the remaining two T20s of the Zimbabwe tour. His decision will be effective at the end of this visit.
Summary score of the match:
Bangladesh: 247/9 (50 overs)
Mahmudullah 75*, Nasir 63, Tamim 32, Mushfiqur 32
Jarvis 2/63, Vettori 2/43, Tendai 2/59
Zimbabwe: 251/3 (47.1 overs)
Sibanda 103*, Williams 55* Masakadja 41, Sikandar 37
Rabiul 1/45, Ziaur 1/25 Mahmudullah 1/29
Result: Zimbabwe won by seven wickets.
Series: Zimbabwe won the three-match series 2-1.
The T20 series of the two teams will be held on May 11 and 12.
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