Bangladesh batters hardwork once again went in vain as Zimbabwe outlast Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the second ODI of the 3-match series at Harare Sports Club. Let us look inyo ZIM Vs BAN 2nd ODI Match Highlights in detail.
Batting first, the visitors set a target of 291 for Zimbabwe, which they chased with ease to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Sikandar Raza, the star of first match, who played an unbeaten knock of 135 in the first game, once again showed his class and scored a century in the second game also to help his side secured the series.
ZIM Vs BAN 2nd ODI Match Highlights:
Invited to bat, Bangladesh made a strong start with 70-plus score in just 10.5 overs before Tamim Iqbal got our after scoring a half-century.
Soon, Anamul Haque too walked back to pavilion after meeting with run out to put pressure on his team. Najmul Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim played a decent knocks of 38 and 25, respectively, but they failed to convert their starts into a big one.
Mahmudullah scored the most runs for Bangladesh in the game as his unbeaten 80 set the tone for the visitors and they managed to put 290 on board in 50 overs.
All-rounder Sikandar Raza picked the most number of wickets for Zimbabwe (3). Wesley Madhevere bagged two wickets, while Victor Nyauchi and Tanaka Chivanga took a wicket each.
In reply, Zimbabwe lost their first four wickets even before touching the 50-mark.
But Sikandar Raza skilfully led the recovery alongside the skipper Regis Chakabva by adding 201 for the fifth before the later dismissed after scoring a magnificent century.
Sikandar like the first ODI remained unbeaten and finished the game for his side with a blistering knock of 117* to hand Zimbabwe the series. He later announced as player of the match for his brilliant out the bat and ball as well.
The third and final match of the series will take place at the same venue on Wednesday.
