Bangladesh level Zimbabwe T20 series with 34-run win
Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by 34 runs in a T20 international match to level their three-match series. The victory was driven by strong batting performances from Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan and effective spin bowling.
Why it matters
The result keeps the series competitive, with the final deciding match scheduled for Sunday in Bulawayo.
Bulawayo: Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan struck half centuries, then spinners Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan starred as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 34 runs on Friday in a Twenty20 international..Batting first after losing the toss, the tourists made 186-5 thanks mainly to a 120-run first-wicket partnership between Hasan (58) and Hassan (55)..Zimbabwe were all out for 152 with two balls remaining. The Bangladesh victory levelled the three-match series, which will be decided on Sunday in Bulawayo..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..Hassan was first to fall. His attempted sweep off a delivery from Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza upended the leg stump..Hasan followed his opening partner to the pavilion just four deliveries later.
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