Blessing Muzarabani's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe have won by 32 runs. Zimbabwe batted first and posted 170/6 in 20 overs. Bangladesh, chasing 171, fell short at 138/10 in 19 overs.
Brian Bennett was the standout in the first innings, scoring 44 off 30 balls (SR 147). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury fought hard with 54 off 38 balls, but it was not enough to haul Bangladesh over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Blessing Muzarabani delivered figures of 4/17 in 4 overs (Econ 4.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
BAN lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
54 off 38 balls (SR 142), 2 fours, 3 sixes
4/17 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.25)
44 off 30 balls (SR 147), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Zimbabwe showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Bangladesh came up short by 32 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. BAN lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.