NEW DELHI: Returning all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan performed a vital position, claiming 4-35, to help Bangladesh in recovering from a batting collapse and securing a five-run victory over Zimbabwe in Friday’s fourth Twenty20 worldwide held in Dhaka.
Mustafizur Rahman additionally contributed with 3-19, as the house aspect efficiently bowled out Zimbabwe for 138 runs in 19.4 overs.
In response to a modest goal of 143, Zimbabwe confronted an early setback when opener Brian Bennett was dismissed for a duck within the first over, and so they shortly discovered themselves at 57-4.
Nonetheless, Zimbabwe stayed aggressive with a middle-order fightback, notably by means of Johnathan Campbell and Ryan Burl, who put collectively a 35-run partnership.
Mustafizur compelled Burl to provide a catch to Soumya Sarkar after making 19 runs, and Shakib took the wicket of Campbell for 31 to place Bangladesh on high.
Wellington Masakadza hit 19 runs from eight balls to take Zimbabwe shut, solely to go off the strike within the last over when Zimbabwe wanted 14.
Shakib, who was enjoying his first T20I in practically a yr, dismissed Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava within the last over to wrap up the Zimbabwe innings.
Despatched in to bat after Zimbabwe gained the toss, Bangladesh received off to a flying begin when openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Soumya made a 101-run stand for the primary wicket.
Luke Jongwe dismissed Tanzid for 52 off 37 balls to interrupt the opening partnership after which Soumya fell in the identical over for 41.
The hosts misplaced their remaining eight wickets for simply 35 runs to be bowled out for the primary time within the sequence.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza despatched again Towhid Hridoy for 12 earlier than Bennett struck twice in the identical over, dismissing Shakib for one.
Bangladesh had already clinched the sequence after sweeping the primary three matches.
Zimbabwe wrap up their tour with the fifth and last match of the sequence in Dhaka on Sunday.
(With AFP inputs)
Mustafizur Rahman additionally contributed with 3-19, as the house aspect efficiently bowled out Zimbabwe for 138 runs in 19.4 overs.
In response to a modest goal of 143, Zimbabwe confronted an early setback when opener Brian Bennett was dismissed for a duck within the first over, and so they shortly discovered themselves at 57-4.
Nonetheless, Zimbabwe stayed aggressive with a middle-order fightback, notably by means of Johnathan Campbell and Ryan Burl, who put collectively a 35-run partnership.
Mustafizur compelled Burl to provide a catch to Soumya Sarkar after making 19 runs, and Shakib took the wicket of Campbell for 31 to place Bangladesh on high.
Wellington Masakadza hit 19 runs from eight balls to take Zimbabwe shut, solely to go off the strike within the last over when Zimbabwe wanted 14.
Shakib, who was enjoying his first T20I in practically a yr, dismissed Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava within the last over to wrap up the Zimbabwe innings.
Despatched in to bat after Zimbabwe gained the toss, Bangladesh received off to a flying begin when openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Soumya made a 101-run stand for the primary wicket.
Luke Jongwe dismissed Tanzid for 52 off 37 balls to interrupt the opening partnership after which Soumya fell in the identical over for 41.
The hosts misplaced their remaining eight wickets for simply 35 runs to be bowled out for the primary time within the sequence.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza despatched again Towhid Hridoy for 12 earlier than Bennett struck twice in the identical over, dismissing Shakib for one.
Bangladesh had already clinched the sequence after sweeping the primary three matches.
Zimbabwe wrap up their tour with the fifth and last match of the sequence in Dhaka on Sunday.
(With AFP inputs)
