Zimbabwe draw first blood in T20I series against Bangladesh in Bulawayo
Zimbabwe drew first blood in the three-match T20I series at home against Bangladesh after a 32-run victory in Bulawayo on Wednesday.
Bangladesh hit back to level T20I series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
Chasing a target of 187, Zimbabwe were in trouble at 80-6 as Rishad (4-26) and fellow spinner Mahedi Hasan (3-24) doing most of the damage by striking at regular intervals.
The home side had a bit of a recovery with Ryan Burl hitting 29 while Sikandar Raza struck 28 and Brad Evans contributed 25 but Zimbabwe were eventually 152 all out.
Earlier, it was the visitors who posted a total of 186-5 in their 20 overs with both openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan both hitting half-centuries.
Hassan struck 55 while Tanzid scored 58 in an opening partnership of 120, but the late impetus into the innings was provided by Mohammad Saifuddin (31 off 10 balls) and Yasir Ali (22 from 12 balls).
The third and deciding game game with be played at the Queen's Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.
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