Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe Heroics In Vain As Bangladesh Seal Series Win | Cricket News
Zimbabwe nearly pulled off a shocking win however Bangladesh edged previous their spirited competitors in spite of everything to avoid wasting the day, registering an exhilarating four-run victory in Sylhet in the second one ODI on Tuesday. After Tamim Iqbal’s record-breaking 158 propelled Bangladesh to 322/eight, Zimbabwe appeared to be out of reckoning as they slipped to 225/7 within the 42nd over. However Donald Tiripano (55 off 28 balls) and Tinotenda Mutombodzi (34 off 21 balls) introduced a stirring counter-attack with an 8th wicket partnership that introduced 80 runs in simply 7.three overs.
Tiripano struck 5 large sixes, together with two within the ultimate over, however he had to hit any other one off the overall ball to safe an not likely win. Al-Amin Hossain held his nerve on the final to seal the sequence for Bangladesh.
Chasing a stiff 323 for a win, Zimbabwe by no means regarded within the chase prior to Tiripano and Mutombodzi joined palms. For the hosts, Taijul Islam picked up 3 wickets.
For the vacationers, Sikandar Raza top-scored with 66 whilst opener Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and 19-year outdated Wesley Madhevere additionally scored 51 and 52 respectively.
Previous, Iqbal changed into the primary Bangladesh batsman to attain 7,000 ODI runs, after he roared again to shape with a crackling 158. The hosts rode his heroics to publish 322/eight in 50 overs after electing to bat first. Tamim, who performed his first ODI in 9 months within the first fit, had taken a break from cricket in the second one part of 2019.
The perfect Tamim has scored in his final seven innings in ODIs is solely 36, however on Tuesday he regarded his same old perfect as he took 136 deliveries to get to 158 with the assistance of 20 fours and 3 sixes. The 30-year-old has been Bangladesh’s main run-getter in one-dayers and this feat provides any other feather to his cap.
Bangladesh additionally advanced their perfect overall towards Zimbabwe — made just two days ago — through a run.
Transient ratings: Bangladesh 322/eight in 50 overs (Tamim Iqbal 158, Mushfiqur Rahim 55; Carl Mumba 2/64, Donald Tiripano 2/55; Zimbabwe 318/eight in 50 overs (Sikandar Raza 66, Donald Tiripano 55 no longer out; Taijul Islam three/52)
