Bangladesh Clinch 4 wickets Win in a Thriller
Bangladesh have won by 4 wickets. Zimbabwe batted first and posted 143/7 in 20 overs. Bangladesh chased down 144 in just 19.4 overs.
Dion Myers was the standout in the first innings, scoring 73 off 53 balls (SR 138). 2 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 40 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Tanzid Hasan Tamim anchored the innings with 66 off 58 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Bangladesh on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Richard Ngarava delivered figures of 2/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
BAN lead the series 4-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
73 off 53 balls (SR 138), 7 fours, 2 sixes
2/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
66* off 58 balls (SR 114), 1 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Bangladesh showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Zimbabwe will rue missed opportunities — a 4 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. BAN lead the series 4-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.