Ongoing series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, the hosts have taken a 2-0 lead in the series. Bangladesh had won the toss and elected to bowl first. Zimbabwe was able to score just 138 runs onboard. Brian Bennett and Jonathan Campbell were the pillars of the innings so Zimbabwe could reach this total.
Brilliant bowling performance by Bangladesh
From Bangladesh, Towhid Hridoy scored the highest 37 runs and was adjourned as man of the match. The bowling department of Bangladesh was brilliant and every bowler took 1 wicket each. From Zimbabwe, Luke Jongwe took 2 wickets and Richard Ngarava and Ainsley Ndlovu took one wicket each.
Brian Bennett and Jonathan Campbell stood up for Zimbabwe after a collapse
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first. Bangladesh had the upper hand over Zimbabwe in powerplay. Zimbabwe had a slow start and was able to score just 22 runs. T Marumani lost his wicket in the powerplay, Zimbabwe should prepare more for the upcoming T20 World Cup the second consecutive time they have scored low in the powerplay.
After a challenging start, Zimbabwe found itself in a precarious position, needing someone to rescue the team and help them post a respectable total. Brian Bennett and Jonathan Campbell rose to the occasion, contributing significantly with a partnership of 73 runs, which boosted their overall score to 138. This standout partnership was the key moment of the innings, keeping Zimbabwe competitive and engaged in the match.
Bangladesh chased the target easily
Bangladesh was given the target of 139 runs and they chased it easily sparing 9 balls Towhid Hridoy was the highest run-getter for Bangladesh scoring 37 runs skipper Najimul Hossain Shanto scored just 16 runs. Zimbabwe bowlers failed to defend the score and were able to scalp just 4 wickets, and Bangladesh won the match by 6 wickets. Towhid Hridoy was adjourned as Man of the Match.
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