Wesley Madhevere and Sikandar Raza’s bowling performances from Zimbabwe’s Wesley Madhevere and Sikandar Raza created a scintillating fourth-wicket stand between Madhevere (67) and Raza (65) complemented by a solid bowling performance.
Sikandar continues his brilliant performance:-
Star all-rounder Sikandar Raza continued his stellar performance to lead. Zimbabwe to victory in the first match of the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Because Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.
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The Struggled to find this rhythm early:-
The first over of the match was nine balls as Taskin Ahmed struggled to regain momentum. While bowling three wides.
Regis Chakabwa took advantage of this panic, hitting a boundary. Off the fourth official ball of the innings to propel Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, he was soon dismissed by Mustafizur Rahman.
Craig Ervine continued to take the hosts into the powerplay at 43/1. But succumbed to Mosaddek Hossain for 21 (18) off the first ball of the seventh over. Both the openers were back in the hut but they ensured a steady start to the innings.
Bangladesh captain Nurul Hasan:-
Bangladesh captain Nurul Hasan came in the 13th over and he hurried to adapt to the situation. He hit two sixes in the 15th over off Wellington Masakadza.
Despite Shanto’s wicket, he continued to deliver occasional brilliant shots. But failed to get the needed support from the other end. As the asking rate continued to rise, Zimbabwe’s bowlers started building up pressure.
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Stopped singles and doubles. In the end, despite Nurul’s 26-ball 42 fighting. Bangladesh fell short by 17 runs, giving Zimbabwe a 1–0 lead in the series.
