Tanzid Hasan Tamim's 58 Fires Bangladesh to Victory
Bangladesh have won by 34 runs. Bangladesh batted first and posted 186/5 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe, chasing 187, fell short at 152/10 in 19.4 overs.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim was the standout in the first innings, scoring 58 off 44 balls (SR 132). 2 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
Ryan Burl fought hard with 29 off 19 balls, but it was not enough to haul Zimbabwe over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Rishad Hossain delivered figures of 4/26 in 3.4 overs (Econ 7.6). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
BAN lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 28 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
58 off 44 balls (SR 132), 6 fours, 2 sixes
4/26 in 3.4 overs (Econ: 7.09)
55 off 45 balls (SR 122), 8 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Bangladesh showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Zimbabwe came up short by 34 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. BAN lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.