3rd ODI, Sylhet, March 06, 2020, 01:30 PM
Bangladesh
322/3(43.0ov)
Zimbabwe
218/10(37.3ov)
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 123 runs (D/L method)
That is it from this game and series. Bangladesh have clean swept the tourists. We now move to the shortest format of the game and move to Dhaka for the 2-game T20Is. The first T20I will be played on Monday, 9th March. That game begins at 1800 local (1200 GMT). We hope to see you for that one. Till then, take care and have a great time!
Bangladesh skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza says that it is difficult to express how he is feeling now. Thanks his boys and the staff for their support. Says the T20 World Cup is coming and he hopes this side does well in it. On the batting performance, he says Tamim batted well and so did Liton. Tells it is just the start and better things are to come. On the bowling performance, Mortaza says they were good and credits Saifuddin. Tells he is a young player and thinks he will do well in the future. Mortaza then goes onto collect his final trophy as the skipper. His teammates join him in the celebration.
For their excellent batting performance, Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal have been named joint Player of the Series. No interview from the pair.
For his record breaking batting performance in this game Liton Das is named the Player of the Match. Liton Das says he is enjoying his batting and happy to get runs. On batting with Tamim, Liton says he kept him calm and helped him a lot.
Zimbabwe skipper, Sean Williams says that it has been a disappointing series. Tells Raza and Tiripano had a good series. Adds they were poor with the ball and they need to improve the basics and play without any fear. Tells they have two days for the T20Is and expects Craig Ervine to be ready. Says T20 is a different ball game. Hopes that the younger guys can get some more games in the future and gain experience.
Now we are all set for the presentation. Emotional scenes here as he is being honoured with a momento. He is also being given a Bangladesh jersey as a souvenir with all the players' autograph on it.
Mortaza thanks the cricket board and his boys for their support. Mortaza ends by thanking everyone and thanks Shakib Al Hasan as well who is not here but Mortaza feels that if he was here then it would have been different.
Mahmudullah tells Mortaza is his brother and he has always supported him throughout. Tells that the trust and togetherness they had was very nice and all the credit goes to him.
Mahmudullah and Mashrafe Mortaza are now caught down for a quick talk before the final presentation.
Mushfiqur Rahim is also caught down for a chat about Mortaza. Mushfiqur tells he is a legend and he is fantastic, not just as a skipper but as a human. Tells they will miss him as a captain and hopes that he plays for longer.
Tamim says that he was unbelievable and tells they were nowhere in ODIs in 2014 but then he took over the captaincy and everyone started to take notice of the side. Tells people wanted him to get dropped but Mortaza stood by him and he is very thankful for him.
Stay tuned for the presentation as we hear from Mashrafe Mortaza for one last time as skipper and we also hear from Zimbabwe skipper and find out who the Player of the Match and Series are. But before that Tamim Iqbal is caught down for a quick chat about Mortaza.
Earlier in the day, a stunning, record-breaking batting display from Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal killed the game. Rain played spoilsport in between but that did not kill off the game and the pair's record tumbling centuries and partnership helped Bangladesh reach 322 in their 43-overs. It was a disastrous day with the ball as well for the tourists as every bowler went to the cleaners. Carl Mumba was the only bowler who had something to cheer about as he finished with a 3-wicket haul.
It was a professional bowling display from Bangladesh. They had runs to play with but they never let that get on their heads and kept chipping wickets regularly. Mohammad Saifuddin was the star with the ball and he ended up with a 4-wicket haul. Afif Hossain had a debut wicket as well. Mustafizur Rahman and Mashrafe Mortaza had one wicket apiece while Taijul finished with two. All-in-all it was a dominant display from the bowlers.
Chasing 342 in just 43 overs, it was always going to be too big a mountain to climb for Zimbabwe. They needed something out of this world to chase it down but they were unable to produce that. Chakabva, Williams and Madhevere all got starts but that was not enough. Sikandar Raza showed a lot of fight with his 50-ball 61 but that was not enough and they fell way short in their mission.
An easy victory for Bangladesh and Mortaza leaves the captaincy duty with an impressive win. His 50th win in ODIs as skipper and what a great leader he has been for Bangladesh. He has not yet retired but he won't be leading his side in ODIs anymore. He bows out with a whitewash and he will cherish every bit of it. His teammates carry him on their shoulders and do a lap of the ground as the fans applaud their departing skipper. He has been a true warrior and he will always be a legend.
37.3
W
OUT! TIMBER! Too good a ball for a number 11 batter. Saifuddin dishes out a fast yorker aimed right at the base of the off pole. Tshuma does his best to squeeze it out but the ball goes past the outside edge of the bat and shatters the furniture behind. THAT IS THE END OF IT AS BANGLADESH WIN BY 123 RUNS (DLS METHOD) AND TAKE THE SERIES 3-0.
Charlton Tshuma is the last man in.
37.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Raza's resistance ends here. The rising run rate has consumed him. Saifuddin bowls a slower short ball on off and middle, Sikandar swivels across hard but lack of pace on the ball means that he fails to generate the power to hit it out of the park. The ball in the end has only enough to get towards the man at mid-wicket, Mohammad Naim who accepts it gleefully. Bangladesh need just one more wicket to inflict a whitewash on the Rhodesians.
37.1
.
Full delivery on off, Raza drives it through mid off but does not take the single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
6
0
Taijul Islam 38/2(9)
36.6
1
Full delivery on off, Raza drives it through covers for a run.
36.5
1
On off, Mumba punches it through point for a single.
36.4
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Raza lofts it over covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
36.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Raza punches it to point.
36.2
6
SIX! Amazing shot! Floated delivery on middle, Raza lofts it over long on for a biggie.
36.1
.
Short delivery on off, Raza cuts it to point.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Mohammad Saifuddin 41/2(6)
35.6
1
Full delivery on off, Raza drives it towards mid off where Mashrafe Mortaza makes an excellent stop to his left. The batsmen cross ends.
35.5
1
Length delivery on off, Mumba punches it through covers for a run.
35.4
1
On a length on middle, Raza flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
35.3
1
Full delivery on off, Mumba drives it through covers for a run.
35.2
.
On a length on middle, Mumba defends it off the back foot.
35.1
1
Full toss on middle, Raza flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Powerplay 3 Time! Maximum of 5 fielders now allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the innings. Mohammad Saifuddin to start the Powerplay.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0W
0
Taijul Islam 29/2(8)
34.6
.
On off, Mumba punches it towards the off side.
34.5
1
FIFTY FOR SIKANDAR RAZA! He has been a ray of light in an otherwise sorry Zimbabwe batting. This is his 100th ODI and he has celebrated that with his 16th ODI fifty. Floated delivery on off, Raza nudges it to long off and gets a single to bring up his milestone.
34.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Raza flicks it towards mid-wicket.
34.3
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Mumba drives it towards the bowler where Taijul tries to stop it but misfields and it goes towards mid off. The batsmen take a single.
Carl Mumba is the new man in.
34.2
W
OUT! BOWLED! Goodbye Donald Tiripano! No Tiripano show tonight. He played so well the other day but tonight he cannot grace us with his magic. Smart bowling from Taijul. He bowls it slower through the air on off and middle, Tiripano hardly played anything across the line in the last game but here he tries to do that and connects with nothing but thin air. The ball goes past him to disturb the stumps. 140 needed in 52 balls now.
34.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Tiripano looks to defend but gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
2
1lb
0
1
0
2
Mustafizur Rahman 32/1(6)
33.6
2
On a length on middle, Raza flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
33.5
1lb
Short delivery on off, Tiripano looks to pull but gets it off the shoulder. It goes towards the keeper on one bounce. The batsmen steal a leg bye.
33.4
.
Play and a miss! Short delivery outside off, Tiripano looks to pull but misses it.
33.3
1
Length delivery on off, Raza guides it towards point for a single.
33.2
.
Play and a miss! Full delivery outside off, Raza looks to drive but misses it.
33.1
2
On a length on off, Raza punches it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
2
0
1
1
0
1
Taijul Islam 27/1(7)
32.6
2
Floated delivery on middle, Tiripano looks to drive but gets an inside edge. It goes towards fine leg. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
32.5
.
Flighted delivery on off, Tiripano plays it to covers.
32.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Raza plays it towards point for a run.
32.3
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Tiripano plays a sweep towards short fine leg. The batsmen take a single.
32.2
.
Full and on off, Tiripano goes for the reverse sweep only to get a glove on it. The ball rolls towards the short third man region.
32.1
1
Floated on off, tapped towards point for a single by Raza.
In over# 1
0
6
0
6
1
4
Mustafizur Rahman 27/1(5)
31.6
.
DROPPED! Liton Das drops a sitter! Short delivery outside off, Tiripano looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the keeper where Liton Das moves to his right and tries to take the catch but spills it.
31.5
6
SIX! Nicely played! Full delivery on off, Tiripano comes down the track and lofts it over long off for a maximum.
31.4
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Tiripano looks to cut but misses it.
31.3
6
SIX! Amazing shot! Short of a length delivery, Tiripano pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
31.2
1
On a good length on off, Raza looks to cut but gets an inside edge. It goes towards fine leg for a single.
31.1
4
FOUR! Short and outside off, Raza looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes over the slip region towards third man for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Taijul Islam 22/1(6)
30.6
.
On off, Tiripano plays it to covers.
30.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Tiripano pushes it back towards the bowler.
30.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Tiripano flicks it to mid-wicket.
30.3
1
Flighted delivery on off, Raza punches it through point for a single.
30.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Raza defends it off the front foot.
30.1
.
Short delivery on off, Raza cuts it to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
4
0
Mustafizur Rahman 10/1(4)
29.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Tiripano keeps it out.
29.5
.
Rahman bowls a bouncer, Tiripano ducks under it.
29.4
.
On a good length on off, Tiripano defends it off the back foot.
The star from the last game, Donald Tiripano is the new man in. He will need to play another blinder if his side are to get anywhere near the total like the last game.
29.3
W
OUT! Caught! Mustafizur has the last laugh! Excellent fielding placement from Mortaza and Mustafizur. Mustafizur wanted a slip in place, Mortaza backed his bowler and they have had the last laugh over Mutombodzi. It's the cutter that has outfoxed Tinotenda. It is on a length around off, Mutombodzi has a poke at it but ends up getting a thick outside edge which goes right into the hands of the wide first slip. Mohammad Naim there takes a good catch. The signature delivery from Mustafizur gets him his man and he is looking at his best which has been missing for sometime. 169 runs needed in 81 balls.
29.2
4
FOUR! Good shot! On a length on off, Mutombodzi comes down the track and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
A slip comes in place now.
29.1
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Mutombodzi looks to push but misses it.
Mustafizur Rahman is back on. 3-0-6-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Taijul Islam 21/1(5)
28.6
1
The batsman works it down the leg side. One run added to the total.
28.5
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Raza plays it towards point for a single.
28.4
.
Full delivery on off, Raza drives it towards covers.
28.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Mutombodzi flicks it through square leg for a run.
28.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Raza punches it through point for a single.
28.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Mutombodzi looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen take a run.
Taijul Islam is back on.
In over# 1
0
0W
4
6
4
0
Mehidy Hasan 47/0(8)
27.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Raza keeps it out.
Tinotenda Mutombodzi is the next man in.
27.5
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Big mix up between the two batters out there. Miscommunication one would say. Hasan tosses one up on the pads, Raza tucks it to the leg side and calls for a single. Mutumbami responds quickly and hares down the track for the same. Raza who is ball watching sees Tamim Iqbal pounce on the ball. He stops his partner who is already half way down the track but to no use as Tamim throws the ball to the bowler who gathers it and whips the bails off in a flash. No need to bother the third umpire there as Mutumbami was nowhere near the crease. Zimbabwe need 178 in 91 balls!
27.4
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on leg, Raza flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
27.3
6
SIX! Amazing shot! Tossed up delivery on middle, Raza comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
27.2
4
FOUR! Tossed up on off, Raza drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.
27.1
.
Floated om off, blocked off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
1
0
1
Mohammad Saifuddin 36/2(5)
26.6
.
On a good length on middle, Mutumbami flicks it to mid-wicket.
26.5
.
Short delivery on off, Mutumbami comes forward and defends it out.
Richmond Mutumbami is the next batsman in.
26.4
W
OUT! Caught! Madhevere departs after yet another good start. Unfortunately for him and Zimbabwe the youngster cannot convert this into another fifty. The tourists have half the side back in the hut and the asking rate, if it was not already difficult has got even tougher. Saifuddin has his second in the kitty. He hits the deck hard around off, Wesley tries to pull it across the line but the ball comes quicker off the surface. It hits the upper half of Madhevere's bat and goes straight into the hands of Mehidy Hasan at backward point. 192 more needed in 98 deliveries.
26.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Madhevere pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
26.2
.
On a length on middle, Raza flicks it to mid-wicket.
26.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Madhevere pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Mehidy Hasan 33/0(7)
25.6
1
Full and on leg, Wesley drives it through mid on for a single.
25.5
1
Full and on the pads, Raza flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
25.4
1
Flighted and outside off, Wesley drives it through covers and gets a single. The batters wanted two but Raza slipped while going for the second there.
25.3
1
Tossed up outside off, Raza drives it to long off for a single.
25.2
1
Full and on the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket for a single.
25.1
1
Floated on middle, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single.
Mehidy Hasan is back on. 6-0-27-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
4
1
1
1wd
0
1
Mohammad Saifuddin 34/1(4)
24.6
.
Saifuddin bowls a yorker on middle, Madhevere does well to dig it out.
24.5
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Madhevere pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
24.4
1
Saifuddin bowls a yorker on middle, Raza does well to dig it out and plays it towards long on for a run.
24.3
1
On a length on off, Madhevere punches it towards mid on and takes a quick single.
24.3
1wd
WIDE! Saifuddin bowls it down the leg side, Madhevere looks to flick but misses it.
24.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Madhevere defends it off the back foot.
24.1
1
On a length on middle, Raza flicks it through square leg for a single.
Mohammad Saifuddin is back on. 3-0-26-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Taijul Islam 16/1(4)
23.6
.
On middle, Wesley keeps it out. Zimbabwe need 208 runs in 114 balls.
23.5
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, Madhevere looks to sweep but misses it.
23.4
1
Full delivery on off, Raza drives it through mid off for a single.
23.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Raza blocks it off the front foot.
23.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Raza blocks it off the front foot.
23.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Madhevere drives it through mid off for a single.
In over# 1
1
4
1
4
2
4
Mashrafe Mortaza 47/1(6)
22.6
1
Length and on middle, tucked towards the leg side for a single. Very good over for Zimbabwe. 16 runs from it. They need a lot more of these. 210 needed off 120 balls now.
22.5
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Runs coming thick and fast here. Short of a length ball outside off, Wesley goes for the cut shot but gets a thickish outside edge and the ball runs towards the third man fence for a boundary.
22.4
1
Length ball on the pads, Raza flicks it to square leg for a single.
22.3
4
FOUR! Full and outside off, Raza waits on it and then guides it very late towards third man for a boundary.
22.2
2
Length delivery down the leg side, flicked towards deep square leg for a couple.
22.1
4
FOUR! Welcome runs for Zimbabwe. Short and on middle, Raza pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
0W
Taijul Islam 14/1(3)
21.6
1
Full and on off, Raza drives it through covers for a single.
21.5
1
Floated and on off, Wesley plays it to mid off for a single.
21.4
1
Tossed up outside off, Raza drives it to covers and gets off the mark with a single.
21.3
.
Floated and on off, Raza plays it to point.
21.2
.
Floated and on off, Raza plays it to short third man there.
Sikandar Raza walks out to bat in his 100th ODI. His side are in huge trouble and he will need to produce something extraordinary if his side are to get over the line in this game.
21.1
W
OUT! CLEANED UP! Right through the gate there. Too quick from Taijul there and Regis feels the heat there. It is floated around middle and off, Chakabva looks to push it off the back foot only to miss it and the ball crashes onto the stumps.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
0
1
Mashrafe Mortaza 31/1(5)
20.6
.
Full and on the pads, Wesley flicks it to mid-wicket.
20.5
1
Length ball outside off, Chakabva runs it down towards third man for a run.
20.4
1
Length ball outside off, driven through covers for a single.
20.3
1
Full and on the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket for a run.
20.2
.
Length ball around off, pushed to covers off the back foot.
20.1
1
Full delivery on off, Madhevere drives it through covers for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
4
1
0
1
Taijul Islam 11/0(2)
19.6
.
Full and on off, driven off the inside half of the bat towards mid-wicket.
19.5
1
Tossed up on off, driven through cover-point for a single.
19.4
4
FOUR! Floated and around off, Madhevere slogs it over mid-wicket and fetches a boundary.
19.3
1
Flatter and on middle, pushed to long on for a single.
19.2
.
Full and on off, driven back to the bowler this time.
19.1
1
Full and on off, driven through covers for a single.
In over# 1
1
2
1
0
1
1
Mashrafe Mortaza 27/1(4)
18.6
1
On a length on off, Madhevere guides it towards third man for a single.
18.5
2
Length delivery on off, Madhevere taps it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
18.4
1
On a length on middle, Chakabva looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lands safely towards mid on. The batsmen take a single.
18.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Regis drives it towards mid on.
18.2
1
Length delivery on middle, Madhevere flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
18.1
1
On a length on middle, Chakabva drives it through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Taijul Islam 4/0(1)
17.6
.
Floated and on off, Madhevere defends it off the front foot.
17.5
1
Full and on middle, Regis drives it to mid on and gets a single.
17.4
1
Floated and on off, Madhevere flicks it to mid-wicket and gets a run.
17.3
1
Full and on off, Chakabva drives it through mid off and gets to the other end.
Mashrafe Mortaza is back on.
17.2
1
Full and on middle, driven through mid off for a run by Madhevere.
17.1
.
Floated and on middle, Madhevere keeps it out off the back foot.
Taijul Islam is on.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
0
Mehidy Hasan 28/0(6)
16.6
1
Full and on off, driven towards long on for a run.
16.5
.
Flatter and on off, Madhevere plays it back to the bowler off the back foot.
16.4
1
Floated on leg, tucked towards short fine leg for a quick single.
16.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Madhevere flicks it through square leg for a single.
16.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Chakabva drives it through mid off for a run.
16.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Chakabva flicks it towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
6
1
1
2
0
1
Afif Hossain 12/1(2)
15.6
6
SIX! First one of the innings. Wesley reads the length early and goes on his knees and slogs it right off the meat of the bat towards deep square leg and the ball crosses the fence with ease there.
15.5
1
Flatter and on middle, Regis tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
15.4
1
Floated and on middle, Wesley tucks it towards the leg side for a single.
15.3
2
Full and on middle, Madhevere drives it past mid on and gets a couple as the fielder there mops it up.
15.2
.
Full and on off, Wesley drives it solidly towards the bowler who fields it in his followthrough.
15.1
1
Flatter and on middle and leg, flicked towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Mehidy Hasan 23/0(5)
14.6
.
On off, Madhevere keeps it out.
14.5
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Madhevere punches it back towards the bowler.
14.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Chakabva flicks it through square leg for a run.
14.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Madhevere punches it through mid on for a single.
14.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Chakabva flicks it through square leg for a run.
14.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Chakabva pushes it back towards the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
1
Afif Hossain 1/1(1)
13.6
.
Floated and on off, Wesley keeps it out off the back foot and towards the bowler.
13.5
.
Floated on off, Wesley drives it to covers.
13.4
.
Floated on middle, Madhevere defends it towards mid-wicket.
13.3
.
Floated and on middle, Wesley looks to flick it to the leg side but gets a leading edge that rolls towards covers.
Wesley Madhevere is the next batsman in.
Drinks Break! Zimbabwe have lost three wickets and would want a big innings from one of their batters. On the other hand, Bangladesh have kept it tight and would look to finish this match quickly.
13.2
W
OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Right through the gate. The Zimbabwe skipper departs after a promising innings. Afif Hossain would be on the moon as he takes his first wicket in ODIs. He will cherish it for his entire career. He tosses one up around off, Williams prods forward and looks to play the defensive shot. The ball just about turns past the outside edge and goes onto clatter in the stumps behind. Bangladesh break this small but frustrating 46-run stand.
13.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Chakabva punches it towards mid off for a run.
Afif Hossain is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Mehidy Hasan 20/0(4)
12.6
.
Flighted and on off, Sean defends it off the back foot towards covers.
12.5
.
Flatter and outside off, Williams punches it off the back foot towards covers.
12.4
1
Floated on middle, Regis tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
1
Full and outside off, Williams goes for the reverse sweep but fails to middle it as the ball rolls towards third man. The batters take a single.
12.2
1
Tossed up on leg, Chakabva flicks it to the leg side for a single.
12.1
.
Floated on off, Regis comes dancing down the track and chips it in the air towards mid-wicket where it falls short of the fielder.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Mustafizur Rahman 6/0(3)
11.6
.
Length ball on off, defended off the back foot towards the off side.
11.5
.
Short ball on middle, Williams sees the length early and ducks under it.
11.4
.
That was a cracker! That reared up from a length. It is a length ball outside off, Williams looks to defend it but the ball rears onto him and goes past his defensive poke.
11.3
.
Length ball on off, Williams hops inside the crease and keeps it out off the back foot.
11.2
1
Length delivery on off, Chakabva punches it through point for a single.
11.1
.
On a good length on off, Chakabva defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
1wd
1
0
Mehidy Hasan 17/0(3)
10.6
.
Flatter and around off, Williams sees of the over by playing it off the back foot.
10.5
.
Flighted and around off, Williams plays it off the front foot and into the ground.
10.4
.
Floated and on off, Sean keeps it out off the front foot.
10.3
4
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Flatter and outside off, Williams punches the ball off the back foot and the ball races to the fence despite the efforts from the fielder there.
10.3
1wd
WIDE! Floated and down the leg side, Williams looks to sweep it only to miss it. Wided.
10.2
1
Floated on leg, Chakabva flicks it off towards mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
.
Floated on off, Regis looks to play it to the leg side but gets a soft leading edge which rolls towards the bowler.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Mustafizur Rahman 5/0(2)
9.6
1
Short of a length ball outside off, Regis punches the ball off the back foot towards covers for a single.
9.5
1
Length ball on the pads, Sean flicks it towards square leg for a single.
9.4
.
Fuller in length and outside off, Williams drives it to find covers.
9.3
.
Full on middle and off, Williams drives it to mid on.
9.2
.
Full and on off, Williams blocks it off the back foot and towards covers.
9.1
1
Full and wide outside off, Regis drives it through extra cover for a single.
Powerplay 2 is signalled. Maximum of 4 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle till the 35th over.
In over# 1
2
4
0
0
1
1
Mehidy Hasan 11/0(2)
8.6
2
Full and angled into the pads, Williams flicks it off to the leg side for a couple. Zimbabwe are 60/2 at the end of Powerplay 1!
8.5
4
FOUR! Wonderful shot! Floated around off and middle, Sean shimmies down the track and lofts it cleanly over mid on and into the fence at long on for a boundary.
8.4
.
Flighted on off, Williams defends it off the font foot.
8.3
.
Floated around off, Williams blocks it off the front foot.
8.2
1
Tossed up on off, Regis plays it towards long on and gets to the other end.
8.1
1
Floated outside off, punched off the back foot towards long off for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Mustafizur Rahman 2/0(1)
7.6
.
Length ball outside off, Chakabva shoulders arms to it.
7.5
.
Short of a length ball around off, climbing onto the batter there. Regis does well to keep it out off the back foot.
7.4
1
Full and angled into the pads, Williams flicks it to the leg side for a single.
7.3
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Williams plays it off the back foot to covers.
7.2
.
Short of a length ball outside off, Williams punches the ball off the back foot but finds the fielder at covers.
7.1
1
On a length on middle, Chakabva flicks it through square leg for a single.
Mustafizur Rahman is on.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
1
Mehidy Hasan 3/0(1)
6.6
.
Another loopy ball on off, Williams keeps it out off the front foot.
6.5
.
Tossed up ball outside off, Williams defends it off the front foot towards covers.
6.4
1
Floated on middle, Chakabva flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
.
Floated on off, Chakabva flicks it to mid-wicket.
6.2
1
Tossed up on off, Williams tucks it to square leg for a single.
6.1
1
Tossed up on leg, Chakabva flicks it to the leg side for a single.
Mehidy Hasan is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
0
1
4
0
1wd
1
Mohammad Saifuddin 25/1(3)
5.6
1
Full and outside off, Chakabva drives it off the front foot towards covers where the fielder fumbles to allow a single.
5.5
.
Length ball on off, Chakabva drives it to covers.
5.4
1
Full and on the pads, Williams flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
4
FOUR! Firmly hit! Full and outside off, Williams finds the gap on the drive through covers as the ball crosses the fence for a boundary.
5.2
.
Short of a length ball outside off, Williams punches the ball straight to the man at covers.
5.2
1wd
WIDE! Length ball down the leg side, Williams looks to flick it but misses it.
5.1
1
Full and on off, Chakabva taps it towards point for a single.
In over# 1
2
0
0
4
1
0
Mashrafe Mortaza 21/1(3)
4.6
2
On a good length on middle, Williams looks to cut but gets an inside edge. It goes past the stumps towards fine leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.
4.5
.
Length delivery on middle, Williams flicks it to mid-wicket.
4.4
.
On a length on off, Williams blocks it well.
4.3
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on leg, Williams pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
4.2
1
On a length on middle, Chakabva flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
4.1
.
Good length delivery on middle, Chakabva defends it out.
In over# 1
0
4
0W
0
0
4
Mohammad Saifuddin 18/1(2)
3.6
.
On a good length on off, Williams keeps it out.
3.5
4
FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on off, Sean Williams drives it through covers for a boundary.
3.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Loose shot from Taylor. Zimbabwe have lost their experienced campaigner. Saifuddin slants one on the pads of Brendan who goes for the flick on the leg side but does not bother to keep it down. The ball goes uppishly towards mid-wicket where Mohammad Mithun takes the catch by diving forward.
Sean Williams is the next batsman in.
3.3
.
Full and on middle, Taylor blocks it off the back foot towards the bowler.
3.2
.
Full and outside off, Taylor plays it to covers.
3.1
4
FOUR! Over the top and a couple of bounces into the fence. Full and outside off, Taylor lofts it over mid off and gets a boundary at long off.
In over# 1
4
1
4
0
0
0
Mashrafe Mortaza 14/1(2)
2.6
4
FOUR! Length ball on the pads, Chakabva flicks it off this hips towards fine leg for a boundary.
2.5
1
Full and on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
2.4
4
FOUR! Clever piece of batting from Taylor. Slight width on offer outside off and Brendan lofts it over point and the ball has enough on it to cross the fence.
2.3
.
Full and outside off, Taylor drives it straight to the man at covers.
2.2
.
Full and outside off, Taylor looks to go big but fails to time it. The ball goes towards the bowler.
2.1
.
Length ball on off, Taylor keeps it out off the back foot towards the leg side.
In over# 1
2
1
0
1wd
0
4
1wd
1
Mohammad Saifuddin 10/0(1)
1.6
2
On a length on middle, Chakabva flicks it through square leg. The fielder in the deep misfields. The batsmen get two runs.
1.5
1
Length delivery on middle, Taylor flicks it through square leg for a single.
1.4
.
On a length on off, Brendan punches it to point.
1.4
1wd
WIDE! Length delivery down the leg side, Taylor looks to flick but misses it.
1.3
.
On a length on off, Taylor taps it towards point.
1.2
4
FOUR! Terrific shot! Full and outside off, Taylor drives it through covers for a boundary.
1.2
1wd
WIDE! Saifuddin bowls it down the leg side, Taylor looks to flick but misses it.
1.1
1
Length delivery on off, Chakabva taps it through point for a single.
Mohammad Saifuddin to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
0
4
1wd
Mashrafe Mortaza 5/1(1)
0.6
.
Full and on off, Taylor defends it off the front foot once again towards covers.
0.5
.
Full and on off, Taylor plays it off the front foot towards the off side.
Brendan Taylor is the new batsman in.
0.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Mortaza draws first blood in his final ODI as a skipper. Zimbabwe off to a poor start in pursuit of the mammoth chase. Mortaza lands one fuller and outside off, also there is a hint of away swing on it. Kamunhukamwe is struck on the back foot as he goes for the tentative push, without any footwork, only to get a thick outside edge towards the keeper where Liton Das takes the catch and starts celebrating. Bangladesh are truly on top of the game here.
0.3
.
Once again outside off, Tinashe looks to play at it but fails to get anything behind the ball.
0.2
.
Fuller and outside off, Tinashe looks to defend it off the back foot but takes his bat away from the line of the delivery.
0.1
4
FOUR! Length ball outside off, Tinashe looks to play it away from the body only to get an outside edge which runs past the slip cordon and into the third man fence for a boundary.
0.1
1wd
WIDE! Width given outside off, it moves further away from the batter. Wided.
We are back for the chase. The Bangladesh players are out in the middle. Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and Regis Chakabva will open the innings for Zimbabwe. Mashrafe Mortaza will start the proceedings for Bangladesh.
So, Zimbabwe need a revised target of 342 in 43 overs (DLS method) from their allotted 43-overs. They have a huge mountain to scale if they are to even get close to this humongous target. Bangladesh are firmly in the driver's seat and are well and truly the favorites to inflict a whitewash. Do we have a big upset in store? Join us in a short while for Zimbabwe's reply.
It was a nightmare day for Zimbabwe bowlers. Everyone was taken to the cleaners and had a day to forget as they were demolished and destroyed by the pair of Liton and Tamim. The decision to bowl first back fired pretty badly for the hosts and they were put to the sword. Only Carl Mumba had some parity as he picked up all the three wickets that fell at the latter stage of the innings but apart from that there was hardly any positives for the touring side.
After being put into bat, the centurions from first and second ODI started off brilliantly and decided to put on a show for people to remember for the rest of their life. They took on the Zimbabwe bowler's and stitched the highest ever partnership for Bangladesh. They were accelerating before rain played spoilsport and reduced the game by 7 overs. After the actual rain went away, it started raining sixes as both the openers went berserk. Liton broke the record for highest score for Bangladesh. He though rode his luck in his epic innings as he was LBW in front of the stumps but Sean Williams did not go upstairs after being turned down. The fielders also helped him by putting down a couple of chances. Tamim too played a sublime knock and centuries from both the openers has taken the hosts to a massive score of 322. Also, remember extra runs will be added on top of it courtesy, DLS method.
What a batting performance from Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal. Sean Williams will be regretting his decision to bowl first because what his bowlers saw was absolute carnage, especially from the former.
42.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Full delivery on middle, Hossain lofts it over mid on but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards long on where Sean Williams takes a comfortable catch. BANGLADESH FINISH WITH 322/3!
42.5
2
Full again on middle, Hossain flicks it through square leg. Brendan Taylor in the deep does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen pick up a couple.
42.5
1wd
WIDE! Full delivery outside off, Hossain looks to drive but misses it.
42.4
4
FOUR! First boundary for Afif Hossain! Full delivery on off, Hossain drives it through covers for a boundary.
42.3
1
Full toss on leg, Iqbal flicks it through square leg for a run.
42.2
1
Full toss on off, Hossain drives it through mid off for a single and gets off the mark. First runs for Afif Hossain in ODIs.
42.2
1wd
WIDE! Short delivery down the leg side, Hossain looks to pull but misses it.
Afif Hossain is the next man in.
42.1
W
OUT! LBW! On a good length on middle, Mahmudullah looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger.
In over# 1
1
1
4
6
6
1
Donald Tiripano 65/0(8)
41.6
1
On a length on middle, Mahmudullah flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
41.5
1
Full delivery outside off, Iqbal drives it through covers for a single.
41.4
4
FOUR! Tamim is on fire here! Full delivery on off, Iqbal lofts it over wide mid off for a boundary.
41.3
6
SIX! It is raining sixes here in Sylhet! Full delivery on middle, Iqbal lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum.
41.2
6
SIX! What a shot! 300 is up in style! Short of a length delivery, Iqbal pulls it handsomely over mid-wicket for a biggie.
41.1
1
Short delivery on leg, Mahmudullah pulls it towards fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
1
0W
6
6
0
1
Carl Mumba 59/1(7)
40.6
1
Short of a length delivery, Mahmudullah pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.
Mahmudullah is the new man in.
40.5
W
OUT! Caught! End of a scintilating innings from Liton Das! He walks off to a huge applause from the crowd.What a fine knock it has been. He had some luck but that has finally run its course. Nonetheless, it was a knock to cherish for everyone. Tamim applauds as Liton walks back. He has raises his bat to appreciate all the applause. Full ball on off, it is in Liton's zone. He looks to clear long on but fails to get under it properly and he ends up hitting it straight down the throat of Sikandar Raza who takes the catch this time. End of an epic knock from Liton. End of a record breaking stand as well.
40.4
6
SIX! This is even better! Short delivery on leg, Das pulls it over square leg for a maximum.
40.3
6
SIX! This is terrific! Full delivery on middle, Das lofts it over mid on. The fielder at long on tries to take the catch but it goes over him for a biggie.
40.2
.
Play and a miss! Short delivery outside off, Das looks to play an upper cut but misses it.
40.1
1
Full and on off, Tamim taps it towards covers and takes a quick single.
In over# 1
4
6
2
2nb
1
6
1
1wd
Sikandar Raza 64/0(7)
39.6
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Loopy delivery on middle, Das sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. 23 runs have come from the over.
39.5
6
SIX! Liton Das breaks the record for the highest individual score for Bangladesh in another fine style. Drag down from Raza, Liton is not going to miss that. He gets on his back foot and smashes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He raises his bat and Tamim, whose record just got shattered gives his teammate a big, warm hug.
39.4
2
Floated delivery on middle, Das lofts it over mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
FREE HIT!!!
39.4
2nb
NO BALL! Full toss on middle, Iqbal pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. The umpire has given no ball for height.
39.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Das pulls it through square leg for a single.
39.2
6
SIX! 150 for Liton Das! What a knock it has been and he gets there in superb style. Raza delivers a full toss on the leg side. Liton clears his front leg and heaves it over square leg for a biggie. He is inching closer to breaking Tamim's record and becoming the highest individual scorer for Bangladesh.
39.1
1
Flighted delivery on off, Tamim drives it through mid off for a single.
39.1
1wd
WIDE! Tossed up delivery wide outside off, Iqbal leaves it alone.
Sikandar Raza is back on.
In over# 1
1
2
4
1
1
2
Donald Tiripano 46/0(7)
38.6
1
Full delivery on leg, Tamim plays a slog sweep over square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen take a run.
38.5
2
Short delivery on middle, Iqbal pulls it over mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
38.4
4
FOUR! Nice shot. On a length on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. 250 up for Bangladesh.
38.3
1
DROPPED! Wesley Madhevere drops a tough catch! Full toss on middle, Das lofts it over mid-wicket. It goes towards the fielder where Madhevere tries to take the catch by diving forward but fails to hold on. The batsmen take a single.
38.2
1
HUNDRED FOR TAMIM! Back-to-back centuries for the Bangladesh opener. He had a tough 2019 but he has started 2020 in fine form. He looks to have found his old-self back and is looking back in form and every Bangladesh fans will be happy to see that. The fans in the stands are having a blast. All his teammates and the fans are up on their feet to applaud his magnificent knock. It is a subdued celebration from him as he just shakes the hand with Liton and raises his bat to appreciate all the applause. He gets to his milestone with a flick towards backward square leg to get to his 13th ODI hundred.
38.1
2
Full and on middle, Tamim flicks it towards wide long on and takes a couple. Iqbal moves onto 99!
In over# 1
4
1wd
0
0
4
6
6
Charlton Tshuma 48/0(6)
37.6
4
FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on middle, Das lofts it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 21 runs have come from the over.
37.6
1wd
WIDE! Tshuma bowls it down the leg side, Das leaves it alone.
37.5
.
Play and a miss! Short delivery outside off, Das looks to go big but misses it.
37.4
.
Tshuma bowls a bouncer, Liton looks to pull but misses it.
37.3
4
FOUR! Liton Das moves to 140! Short and outside off, Das slashes it over point for a boundary.
37.2
6
SIX! This is even better! Full again on middle, Das lofts it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
37.1
6
SIX! This is brilliant batting from Liton Das! Full delivery on off, Das lofts it over extra cover for a maximum.
Charlton Tshuma is back on. 5-0-27-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Donald Tiripano 35/0(6)
36.6
1
Short delivery on middle, Das pulls it through square leg for a single.
36.5
1
On a length on middle, Iqbal flicks it through square leg for a run.
36.4
1
DROPPED! Raza drops a sitter! Full delivery on middle, Das lofts it over mid-wicket but does not get the timing on it. It goes towards the fielder in the deep where Sikandar Raza tries to take the catch but spills it. The batsmen cross ends.
36.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Iqbal pulls it over mid-wicket for a run.
36.2
2
Full delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
36.1
1
Full toss on middle, Das flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Donald Tiripano is back on. 5-0-28-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
0
1
6
1
0
4
Sikandar Raza 41/0(6)
35.6
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Tamim looks to cut but misses it.
35.5
1
Short delivery on off, Das slaps it over mid off for a single.
35.4
6
SIX! What a shot! Flighted delivery on middle, Das lofts it over long on for a maximum.
35.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it through square leg for a run.
35.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Tamim keeps it out.
35.1
4
FOUR! Excellent timing! Short and outside off, Iqbal makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.
Powerplay 3 time! Maximum of 5 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the innings end. Also, Sikandar Raza to inaugurate it.
In over# 1
6
1
4
2nb
1
2
1
Carl Mumba 45/0(6)
34.6
6
SIX! That is huge! On a length on middle, Das lofts it over mid-wicket for a maximum. What a way to bring up the 200-run stand. This is the first time that a Bangladesh opening pair has got to a double ton.
34.5
1
On a length on middle, Iqbal flicks it through square leg for a single.
34.4
4
FOUR! Tamim makes good use of the Free Hit! Full delivery outside off, Iqbal lofts it over covers for a boundary.
34.4
2nb
NO BALL! It looked touch and go and the umpires have decided to give the batter the benefit of the doubt. Lady luck is shinning brightly on Liton Das and Bangladesh. Huge cheer from the crowd as well. Full toss around the waist height, Liton looks to pull but he is taken by the surprise. He half plays his pull shot and it goes high in the air but straight to short fine leg. The fielder there takes the catch but Liton is not going anywhere. He is asking the question and so is Tamim. Both the on-field umpire have a word and take it upstairs. Replays roll in and it is a very tough call. The T.V. umpire though gives the benefit of the doubt to Liton Das and signals it as No Ball. Free Hit to follow.
The catch has been referred upstairs. The umpires are checking for a waist height no ball. Replays roll in and it looks fine. Ohh wait the third umpire thinks otherwise and signals a no ball.
34.3
1
On a length on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
34.2
2
Short delivery on leg, Tamim pulls it through square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
34.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Das pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen cross ends.
Carl Mumba is back on. 5-028-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
1
2
1wd
1
1
1
1
Donald Tiripano 28/0(5)
33.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Das drives it through mid on for a single. 8 runs have come from the over.
33.5
2
Full toss on leg, Liton flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
33.5
1wd
WIDE! Tiripano bowls a bouncer, Das looks to pull but misses it.
33.4
1
On a length on leg, Iqbal flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
33.3
1
In the air and dropped short. Drama straightaway after resumption. Full ball outside off, Liton comes down the track and swings his bat. The ball falls in front of third man. The fielder from third man runs to his left and across. He dives in front but the ball falls short. The batters take a single. Liton is asking the umpire whether it is a no ball or not as the tourists had 5 fielders outside the circle.
Looks like there is a confusion. Zimbabwe might have had more than 4 fielders outside the circle. Liton is asking the question. Both the umpires are having a word and it looks like they have given the benefit of the doubt to Sean Williams and co.
After a lengthy delay due to rain, we are back! Bangladesh openers, Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das walk out to resume their record stand. Donald Tiripano to finish off his over. Liton to face the first ball post rain.
UPDATE 1825 local (1225 GMT) - Yippie!!! Our prayers have been heard and the rain has stopped, the inspection is done. It will now be a 43-over game and Zimbabwe will have a revised target. The play will resume at 1845 local.
UPDATE 1801 local (1201 GMT) - Good news! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. That will be music to the ears of all the cricketing fans. Looking at the drainage system in this part of the world, we should be in for a start very quickly if the rain does not return. There will be an inspection at 1815 local.
UPDATE 1724 local (1124 GMT) - Wish we could give you some good news but unfortunately that is not the case. The rain continues to kill the buzz and we have started to lose overs as well.
UPDATE 1652 local (1052 GMT) - Ugh! Sorry to be the bad news bearer as the hope has been laughed upon by the rain gods and they have opened their gates for the shower again.
Update 1640 local (1040 GMT) - Further good news. The outer covers are coming off and it is getting brighter. Let us pray that it stays this way and we resume ASAP!
Update 1628 local (1028 GMT) - Good news! The rain has stopped and with the drainage here, we should resume pretty quickly.
Just the thing we did not want! The covers are on now and the players are going off. Zimbabwe will be happy with it as they have been on the receiving end so far and will welcome this break. Bangladesh are going on nicely and will want to be back again. Let us hope that it is just a passing shower.
33.2
1
Short delivery on leg, Iqbal pulls it through square leg for a single.
33.1
1
Short of a length ball on off, Das pulls it towards long on for a single.
In over# 1
1
4
1
6
1
4
Sean Williams 46/0(9)
32.6
1
Loopy delivery on off, Liton punches it through point for a run. 17 runs have come from the over. Big one for Bangladesh.
32.5
4
FOUR! He gets to the milestone with a hit to the boundary. 100 for Liton Das! His 3rd ODI ton and 2nd one off the series. What an innings this has been! Short and outside off, Das makes room and cuts it hard through point and finds the gap for a boundary.
32.4
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Tamim plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a single.
32.3
6
SIX! That is huge! Loopy delivery on middle, Iqbal comes down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
32.2
1
Floated delivery on off, Das defends it towards point and takes a quick single. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the keeper's end but misses it.
32.1
4
FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Das makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
2
Donald Tiripano 20/0(4)
31.6
1
Full delivery on off, Das drives it through covers for a single.
31.5
.
On a good length on off, Liton keeps it out.
31.4
1
Short delivery on middle, Iqbal pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
Oh no! It has started to drizzle. Let's hope that it is just a short drizzle and it passes by. For the time being, the play carries on.
31.3
.
BEATEN! That stayed low! Full delivery outside off, Tamim looks to drive but misses it.
31.2
1
Length delivery on off, Das punches it through covers. The batsmen take a single.
31.1
2
On a length on off, Das looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lands safely towards point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
Donald Tiripano is back on. 3-0-15-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
2
1
0
0
2
1
Sean Williams 29/0(8)
30.6
2
Tossed up delivery on leg, Iqbal plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
30.5
1
Floated delivery on middle, Liton plays a sweep towards fine leg for a run.
30.4
.
Full delivery on off, Das drives it towards covers.
30.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Das dabs it towards short third man.
30.2
2
Short delivery on middle, Das pulls it over mid-wicket. It lands safely. The batsmen pick up a couple.
30.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
2
Charlton Tshuma 27/0(5)
29.6
.
On a length on off, Das plays it towards point.
29.5
.
Length delivery on off, Das keeps it out.
29.4
4
FOUR! Nice improvisation! Length delivery on off, Das moves across and plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg for a boundary. 150 up for Bangladesh.
29.3
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Das looks to defend but misses it.
29.2
.
Length delivery on off, Liton punches it to point.
29.1
2
On a length on middle, Das flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
1lb
1
Sean Williams 23/0(7)
28.6
1
Short delivery on off, Das makes room and punches it through covers for a single.
28.5
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Liton defends it off the front foot.
28.4
.
Flighted delivery on off, Das keeps it out.
28.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
28.2
1lb
Flighted delivery on middle, Das looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
28.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it towards square leg for a run.
In over# 1
2
1
1
0
1
1
Charlton Tshuma 21/0(4)
27.6
2
Short of a length delivery, Liton pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
27.5
1
On a length on off, Tamim guides it towards third man for a run.
27.4
1
Short delivery on middle, Das pulls it towards long on for a single.
27.3
.
Length delivery outside off, Das punches it to point.
27.2
1
On a length on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
27.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Das drives it through mid on for a single.
Charlton Tshuma is back on. 3-1-15-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
1
Sean Williams 20/0(6)
26.6
1
Flighted delivery on off, Liton punches it through covers for a run.
26.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Das punches it towards the off side.
26.4
.
Short delivery on off, Das makes room and cuts it towards point.
26.3
.
Full delivery on off, Liton drives it towards mid off.
26.2
1
Floated delivery on middle, Tamim flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
26.1
1
Flighted delivery on off, Das makes room and punches it through point. The batsmen take a single.
In over# 1
6
0
0
0
0
2
Wesley Madhevere 29/0(5)
25.6
6
SIX! That's lofted with brute force. Madhevere tosses one up around off, Iqbal charges down the ground and lofts it high and over the long on fence for a maximum.
25.5
.
Flighted and on off, Iqbal pushes it to covers.
25.4
.
Floated on off, Iqbal drives it off the front foot towards the bowler.
25.3
.
Flighted ball on off, Tamim tucks it to the leg side.
25.2
.
Flatter and on off, punched towards mid off.
25.1
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Iqbal lofts it over covers. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple.
Wesley Madhevere is back on. 4-0-21-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Sean Williams 17/0(5)
24.6
.
Floated and on off, Das defends it off the front foot towards the off side.
24.5
.
Flighted and around off, Das pushes it to covers.
24.4
.
Floated and on off, Das plays it back to the bowler.
24.3
.
Full and outside off, Das drives it straight to covers.
24.2
1
Full and on middle, Tamim drives it through mid on for a run.
24.1
1
Flatter and outside off, Das punches the ball off the back foot towards covers for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Sikandar Raza 29/0(5)
23.6
.
Tossed up on off, Tamim defends it off the back foot towards the off side.
23.5
1
Floated on middle, Das tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
23.4
.
Full and outside off, Das reverse sweeps it only to fine short third man.
23.3
.
Floated on leg, tucked towards the leg side.
23.2
.
Floated outside off, Das lets it be.
23.1
1
Floated around middle and leg, Tamim tucks it towards square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sean Williams 15/0(4)
22.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Das punches it to covers.
22.5
.
On middle, Liton keeps it out.
22.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Das plays it to point.
22.3
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery just outside off, Das looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one.
22.2
.
Loopy delivery on off, Liton drives it towards mid off.
22.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Das looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards short third man.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
1
2
Sikandar Raza 27/0(4)
21.6
.
Floated and on off, Iqbal defends it off the back foot this time.
21.5
1
Floated and around middle, Das sweeps it behind square on the leg side. The ball was heading for a boundary but a full length dive by Regis Chakabva in the deep prevents it and keeps the batsmen to just a single.
21.4
1
Full and outside off, Tamim lofts it over covers and the ball races to the fence for a single.
21.3
1
Floated on the pads, Das flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
21.2
1
Floated and on off, Tamim tucks it towards square leg for another single.
21.1
2
FIFTY FOR TAMIM IQBAL! It is his 48th ODI fifty. Flighted delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket. He gets a brace to get to his milestone. A good follow up from his century in the previous game. He would look to repeat the same.
In over# 1
4
1
1
1
0
1
Sean Williams 15/0(3)
20.6
4
FOUR! That's beautifully placed! Williams floats one on the pads of Das, Liton just flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
20.5
1
Full and on the pads, Tamim flicks it to mid-wicket for a run.
20.4
1
Floated around middle, Das pushes it towards mid on for a single.
20.3
1
Floated around middle and leg, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single.
20.2
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Iqbal looks to guide but misses it.
20.1
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Liton drives it through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
6
0
1
Sikandar Raza 21/0(3)
19.6
.
Floated on off, Iqbal defends it off the front foot and towards the bowler.
19.5
.
Floated on middle, Tamim keeps it out to the leg side off the front foot.
19.4
.
Floated on off, Tamim defends it to the off side off the front foot.
19.3
6
SIX! Good use of the feet! Loopy delivery on off, Iqbal comes down the track and lofts it over covers for a maximum.
19.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Iqbal blocks it off the back foot.
19.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Das plays a reverse sweep through point for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Sean Williams 7/0(2)
18.6
.
Flatter and around middle, Tamim pushes the ball off the back foot towards mid-wicket.
18.5
.
Floated around off, Iqbal keeps it out off the front foot and into the ground.
18.4
.
Tossed up around off, Tamim defends it off the front foot.
18.3
.
Floated on off, Tamim plays it to the off side off the front foot.
18.2
1
Full and outside off, Das tucks it towards the leg side for a single. 100-run stand is up between the duo.
18.1
1
Floated on off, tucked off the pads towards short fine leg for a single.
Drinks Break! Perfect start for the hosts. They are off to an excellent start and both Liton and Tamim are looking in the mood today. The duo have added 98 and will look to carry on. Zimbabwe need wickets here to stem the run flow as at the moment this pair is having an easy stay out in the middle.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1
1
1
Sikandar Raza 14/0(2)
17.6
.
Full and around off, Das keeps it out off the front foot and towards the off side.
17.5
.
Floated on off, Das drives it to covers.
17.4
4
FOUR! That's crisply hit. Floated ball on off, Das drives it through covers for a boundary. Das makes Zimbabwe pay for the reprieve he got.
17.3
1
Floated on off, Das looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards short third man for a single.
17.2
1
Floated on leg, Das tucks it towards the leg side and gets a single.
17.1
1
In the air... but safe. Full and on middle, Tamim sweeps it in the air and towards deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1
0
Sean Williams 5/0(1)
16.6
.
Flighted delivery on leg, Das looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Sean Williams has a quick word with the keeper and indicates that it is going down leg. Looked closer. Oh no! Poor decision from Williams as Hawk Eye later on rolls in and shows that it was indeed hitting the leg pole. How costly will that prove to be? Usually we say it is the captain who did not listen but in this occasion it was the captain who did not seem interested.
16.5
4
FOUR! Poor delivery from Williams. Tossed up delivery down the leg side, Das flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
16.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Liton flicks it to mid-wicket.
16.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Das defends it off the back foot.
16.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Tamim flicks it towards square leg for a run.
16.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.
Sean Williams is on.
In over# 1
1
6
1
1
0
1
Wesley Madhevere 21/0(4)
15.6
1
Full and on middle, Tamim drives it towards mid on and gets a single now. Sensible batting this from the duo. They are not taking risks but are keeping the scoreboard ticking.
15.5
6
SIX! That is the intent from Bangladesh. Iqbal sees this floated ball outside off and dances down the track, he gets to the pitch of the ball and plays an inside out shot over covers for a biggie.
15.4
1
50 for Liton Das! Floated on middle and leg, Das flicks it towards the leg side and takes a single. That also brings up Liton Das' 4th ODI fifty. He has been in sublime touch here and would look to turn it into a ton.
15.3
1
Full and on off, Tamim pushes it to mid off for a single.
15.2
.
Floated on off, Tamim defends it off the front foot towards covers.
15.1
1
Floated on leg, tucked towards the leg side for a single.
Liton Das is getting some attention from the physio as he puts some magic spray on his right knee. Das is fine and he is ready to continue.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
1
Donald Tiripano 15/0(3)
14.6
.
Full and on leg, Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.
14.5
1
Full and on middle, Das drives it towards mid on for a single.
14.4
.
Full and on off, driven down the ground, the bowler fumbles in his followthrough but the fielder from mid off runs across to his right and fields it.
14.3
.
Short of a length ball outside off, Das punches the ball off the back foot towards point.
14.2
1
Length ball outside off, Iqbal runs it down towards third man for a single.
Liton Das is having some discomfort. He is down on the ground holding his right knee but he looks fine to continue.
14.1
1
Full and on leg, Das plays it towards mid on and takes a quick single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Wesley Madhevere 11/0(3)
13.6
.
Floated on off, played to covers.
13.5
1
Full and on middle, Das flicks it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
13.4
.
Floated around off, Das plays it to point.
13.3
1
Floated on middle, Tamim nudges it towards the leg side for a single.
13.2
.
Floated on off, Tamim prods forward and defends it. The ball lobs towards the leg side but no harm done.
13.1
1
Floated around middle and leg, Das tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
4
1
Donald Tiripano 12/0(2)
12.6
1
Length ball on the pads, Das plays it through mid-wicket and retains the strike.
12.5
.
Length and outside off, Das pushes it off the front foot to short cover.
12.4
1
Full and on the pads, Iqbal flicks it through square leg for a run.
12.3
1
Length and around off, Das punches the ball off the back foot through covers for a single.
12.2
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Das pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
12.1
1
On a length on middle, Tamim flicks it through square leg for a single.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
0
0
Wesley Madhevere 8/0(2)
11.6
4
FOUR! Innovation from Das! Full and outside off, Liton sees the length early and reverse sweeps it through the vacant third man region for a boundary.
11.5
.
Floated on off, Das plays it off the back foot towards mid off.
11.4
.
Tossed up around off, Das defends it right under his eyes off the back foot.
11.3
1
Full and on middle, Iqbal drives it past mid on for a single.
11.2
.
Floated outside off, Iqbal defends it off the front foot towards the off side.
11.1
.
Floated on middle, driven back to the bowler off the inside half of the bat.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Donald Tiripano 4/0(1)
10.6
.
Length ball on off, Das cuts it straight to the man at point.
10.5
.
Full on off, Das plays it towards mid on.
10.4
1
Length and on the pads, Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
10.3
1
Length ball outside off, Das runs it down towards third man for a run.
10.2
1
Full and on the pads, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
1
Length ball on off, Das punches the ball off the back foot towards covers.
Powerplay 2 is signalled. Maximum of 4 fielders can be outside the circle till the 40th over. Also, Donald Tiripano is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
0
Wesley Madhevere 3/0(1)
9.6
1
Floated on middle, Das drives it through mid on for a single. Bangladesh are 53/0 at the end of Powerplay 1.
9.5
.
Floated on leg, tucked towards mid-wicket.
9.4
1
Flatter and on off, Iqbal punches the ball off the back foot wide off the mid on fielder for a single.
9.3
.
Tossed up outside off, Tamim defends it off the front foot and back to the bowler.
9.2
1
Floated and around middle, Das flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
9.1
.
Floated on leg, Das looks to tuck it to the leg side but gets beaten and the ball goes off the thigh pads towards mid-wicket.
Wesley Madhevere to bowl the final over of Powerplay 1. Can he help Zimbabwe get through this opening stand before the start of Powerplay 2?
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1
0
Carl Mumba 28/0(5)
8.6
.
Full and on off, Iqbal plays it to point.
8.5
.
Full and on leg, Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.
8.4
4
FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Iqbal cuts it powerfully past the backward point fielder for a boundary. 50-run opening stand is up for Bangladesh.
8.3
.
Full and on off, played towards mid on.
8.2
1
Short ball on middle, Das pulls it in the air through mid-wicket. The ball falls just short of the fielder in the deep and the batsmen cross for a single.
8.1
.
Full and outside off, Das drives it straight to covers.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
4
Sikandar Raza 7/0(1)
7.6
.
Floated on off, Iqbal turns it to the leg side off the front foot.
7.5
.
Floated around off and middle, Iqbal tucks it to the leg side.
7.4
1
Floated on the pads, Das flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.3
1
Full and outside off, Iqbal runs it towards third man for a single.
7.2
1
Tossed up on off, Das plays it towards long on for a single.
7.1
4
FOUR! That is hit with the spin. Flatter and outside off, Das punches it off the back foot through covers and fetches a boundary.
First bowling change of the game. Sikandar Raza introduced into the attack. It is a special day for him. Can he help Zimbabwe break this budding opening stand on his 100th ODI?
In over# 1
1
4
2
0
0
0
Carl Mumba 23/0(4)
6.6
1
Short of a length ball on off, Das looks to defend it but the ball hurries onto him. The ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a single.
6.5
4
FOUR! Sublime hit! Full and around off, Das leans into the drive and caresses it through covers for boundary.
6.4
2
Length and on middle, Das flicks it to mid-wicket for a couple.
6.3
.
Play and a miss! Length ball outside off, Das goes for a free flowing drive only to miss it.
6.2
.
Full and on off, Das goes for the drive through the off side but fails to middle it and the ball goes towards mid off.
6.1
.
Length and on off, Das plays it to covers off the front foot.
In over# 1
1
0
4
2
4
0
Charlton Tshuma 15/0(3)
5.6
1
Short of a length ball on off, Das plays it past point for a single.
5.5
.
Length ball on the pads, Das flicks it to mid-wicket.
5.4
4
FOUR! Beautifully played! Full and on off, Das drives it off the front foot through covers for a boundary.
5.3
2
Full and on off, Das punches it off the back foot through covers for a couple.
5.2
4
FOUR! Excellent placement! Length ball on middle, Das flicks it past mid on and the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
5.1
.
Length ball on off, Das punches it off the back foot towards covers.
In over# 1
0
1
3
0
0
4
Carl Mumba 16/0(3)
4.6
.
On a good length on middle, Tamim looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
4.5
1
Length delivery on off, Iqbal taps it towards point for a single.
4.4
3
On a length on middle, Tamim flicks it through square leg. The fielder chases it and does well to pull it back just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs.
4.3
.
Length delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it towards mid-wicket.
4.2
.
On a good length on off, Tamim defends it off the front foot.
4.1
4
FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on middle, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Charlton Tshuma 4/0(2)
3.6
.
Length delivery on middle, Das flicks it towards mid-wicket.
3.5
.
Full delivery on off, Das drives it back towards the bowler.
3.4
4
FOUR! Nice shot! On a length on middle, Das flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Liton blocks it off the back foot.
3.2
.
Length delivery on off, Das plays it to point.
3.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Das offers no shot to this one.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
4
0
Carl Mumba 8/0(2)
2.6
2
On a length on middle, Tamim flicks it through square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.
2.5
.
Length delivery on off, Iqbal taps it towards the off side.
2.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Tamim offers a solid defense on this one.
2.3
.
Short delivery on off, Tamim stands tall and defends it off the back foot.
2.2
4
FOUR! Terrific shot! Full and outside off, Iqbal drives it through covers for a boundary.
2.1
.
On a length on middle, Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Charlton Tshuma 0/0(1)
1.6
.
On a good length on off, Liton blocks it off the back foot.
1.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Das flicks it to mid-wicket.
1.4
.
Play and a miss! Good length delivery outside off, Liton looks to defend but misses it.
1.3
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Liton looks to defend but misses it.
1.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Das blocks it well.
1.1
.
On a good length on off, Das keeps it out.
Charlton Tshuma to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Carl Mumba 2/0(1)
0.6
.
Full and this one comes in with the angle. Tamim pushes it to mid off to get through the first over unscathed. Tidy start for Mumba, just 2 off the first.
0.5
.
Once again Mumba targets the stumps, Iqbal calmly defends it with a straight bat.
0.4
.
Good length ball on the stumps, Tamim blocks it.
0.3
.
Mumba hits the deck hard around the body, Tamim tucks it to the leg side.
0.2
2
Length delivery outside off, Iqbal taps it through point. The batsmen get two runs. Tamim Iqbal and Bangladesh are off the mark.
0.1
.
Mumba starts with a good length delivery outside off, Iqbal offers no shot to this one.
We are all set to begin. The Zimbabwe players are out in the middle. Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das will open the batting for Bangladesh. Carl Mumba will start the proceedings for Zimbabwe.
Pitch report - Tino Mawoyo says that it is a good wicket to bat on. Adds that there is tinge of green on this wicket. States that the ball might spin later on in the game. Further says that the team batting first need to score at least 280.
Mashrafe Mortaza, the Bangladesh skipper, says that the wicket gets better but it is important that we bat first and bat well. On the bowling, Mortaza tells they don't have to think too much about it and tells they just need to execute their plans. Informs there are 4 changes as Shafiul Islam and Al-Amin Hossain are not playing. Afif is making his ODI debut and Mushfiqur is missing out. Tells the important thing is to win the game and execute their plans well.
Sean Williams, the Zimbabwe skipper, says that he would like Mortaza for his outstanding career. Adds that they would like to bowl first and restrict them to a low score. Says that they are looking for 100s from their batsman. Adds that Chamu is struggling with an injury and is hopeful that he is ready for the T20s.
Zimbabwe (Unchanged Playing XI) - Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams (C), Brendan Taylor, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami (WK), Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Donald Tiripano, Carl Mumba, Charlton Tshuma.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Liton Das (WK), Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Naim (ODI DEBUT) (In for Najmul Hossain Shanto), Afif Hossain (ODI DEBUT)(In for Mushfiqur Rahim), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Taijul Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin (In for Shafiul Islam), Mustafizur Rahman (In for Al-Amin Hossain).
TOSS - Zimbabwe win the toss and elect to bowl first.
A warm welcome to the final ODI between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Sylhet. The hosts would look to make it a whitewash. They would only look to improve their death bowling. Mashrafe Mortaza will be playing his last ODI as captain and it is going to be an emotional moment for him. On the other hand, Zimbabwe can take positives from the last game but would want Brendan Taylor to get a big one. Stay tuned for the teams and the toss.
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