Bangladesh claim consolation victory in ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare
Bangladesh claimed a consolation victory in the ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare after the tourists prevailed by seven wickets in the third and final game.
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Fast-bowling duo Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani both took four wickets as the home side defended at a target of 171 at the Queen's Sports Club.
Bangladesh were quickly pegged back in the run-chase as they slipped to 34-3 before Yasir Ali struck a brisk from 38 balls but the visitors just losing wickets at regular intervals to fall well short to be bowled out for 138.
Zimbabwe had earlier posted a total of 170-6 in their 20 overs after being inserted to bat at the toss, with opener Brian Bennett top-scoring with 44 off 30 deliveries.
There were solid contributions in the middle-order with Ryan Burl hitting an unbeaten 30 while Dion Myers and Sikandar Raza both scored 20.
Brad Evans gave the innings a vital late boost with 19 not out from just 10 balls to the hosts to the home team to the 170-run mark.
Zimbabwe can seal the series with the second game set to be played at the same venue on Friday before the finale on Sunday.
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