Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by three runs in their T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 stage fixture, at The Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday.
Defending a target of 151 runs, Bangladesh restricted Zimbabwe to 147 for eight in 19.5 overs. Sean Williams played a knock of 64 runs off 42 balls but failed to take his side past the finish line. Meanwhile, Taskin Ahmed took three wickets, Mosaddek Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman bagged two-wicket hauls. Initially, a knock of 71 runs off 55 balls by Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Bangladesh post 150 for seven in 20 overs.
Meanwhile, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani bagged two-wicket hauls for Zimbabwe. A win over Bangladesh will not only boost Zimbabwe’s chances of securing their berth in the semi-finals, but it will also give the giant killers direct qualification for T20 World Cup 2024.
Taskin Ahmed is the Player of the Match. He says they all were nervous as they had to get back to the ground after all the drama but they enjoyed the game. Adds he has never seen this type of game. Shares that he is just focusing on the process. Reckons he is enjoying the pitch in Australia as it is helping the seamers. Ends by saying they have a good bunch of fast bowlers and they are improving.
Bangladesh will next face India on 2nd Nov, 1:30 PM IST.
Zimbabwe will next face Netherlands on 2nd Nov, 9:30 AM IST.
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