Is Sylhet becoming a haunting ground for Bangladesh when facing Zimbabwe? The Tigers suffered another painful defeat at the Sylhet International Stadium, losing by 3 wickets six and a half years after their 151-run loss at the same venue in 2018.
Despite a brilliant spell from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who spun magic with key breakthroughs, Bangladesh’s modest target of 174 wasn’t enough. Zimbabwe’s chase began with a solid 95-run stand from openers Brian Bennett (54) and Ben Curran (44). Miraz broke the stand and added more scalps, raising hopes with a five-wicket haul. But Wesley Madhevere (19*) and Richard Ngarava (4*) held firm at the end, guiding Zimbabwe to another historic win in Sylhet.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a brilliant individual performance, taking 5 wickets for 50 runs in Zimbabwe’s second innings after already claiming 5 in the first.
Bangladesh, who began the day at 194/4, were bowled out for 255. Nazmul Hossain Shanto fell early on 60, while Zaker Ali battled valiantly, scoring 58 off 111 balls with 4 boundaries and a six.
Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani was the standout with the ball, finishing with 6/72.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh 1st innings: 191/10 in 61 overs
(Mominul 56, Shanto 40, Zaker 28; Masakadza 3/21)
Zimbabwe 1st innings: 273/10 in 80.2 overs
(Bennett 57, Williams 59, Mayavo 35; Miraz 5/52, Nahid Rana 3/74)
Bangladesh 2nd innings: 255/10 in 79.2 overs
(Shanto 60, Zaker 58, Mominul 47, Joy 33; Muzarabani 6/72)
Zimbabwe 2nd innings: 174/7 in 50.1 overs
(Bennett 54, Curran 44; Miraz 5/50, Taijul 2/70)
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