1st ODI, Sylhet, March 01, 2020, 12:30 PM
321/6(50.0ov)
152/10(39.1ov)
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 169 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Liton Das
Commentry
So that is it from this game! The hosts, as expected have taken a 1-0 lead in this series. The second ODI now takes place on the 3rd of March and it starts at 1300 local (0700 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
Man of the Match, Liton Das, says he feels good. Sttaes the wicket was really good to bat on and he is enjoying his batting. Ends by saying Shanto and Rahim supported him well.
Mashrafe Mortaza says the last three four games have not been great in this format but today they were really good. States Liton Das was exceptional and he hopes he can carry on his form. Further adds Mithun and Mahmudullah also did well. Reckons they were good in all three departments and they are working hard and he hopes they continue to improve.
Chamu Chibhabha says the Bangladesh team played really well, Das was excellent and they managed to stitch partnerships on regular basis. States it is a nice venue for them and they are excited to play here and he hopes they can turn things around in the next game. Ends by saying Williams should be available for the next game but he can't say anything about Ervine.
Not a lot you can write about the Zimbabwe batting and bowling! None of their batters could score something significant. They were under par in both the departments which in the end, lead to their defeat.
A clinical performance from the hosts to record their biggest win in ODIs! To be honest it was set up by their batters, Liton Das, we should write. His score helped Bangladesh reach a massive total and their bowlers did their job brilliantly. Everybody except for Mahmuduallah had a wicket to their name. Rahman and Saifuddin were impressive at the front. Mortaza and Taijul did well after that. Hasan also chipped in with the wickets.
39.1
W
OUT! In the air... taken! Mortaza gets the last man! This is short and on middle. Mutombodzi looks to pull but gets a top edge which goes high in the air towards short fine leg where Saifuddin takes it. BANGLADESH WIN BY 169 RUNS!
In over# 1
1
4
1
0
1wd
1
1
Taijul Islam 27/1(9)
38.6
1
A single now as this is eased down to long off.
38.5
4
FOUR! Lovely! It is full and around off, mutombodzi strokes it wide of covers and the ball races away to the fence.
38.4
1
A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket.
38.3
.
Angled into the batter. Mpofu swings but misses.
38.3
1wd
Fired down the leg side, Mpofu looks to paddle sweep it but misses.
38.2
1
The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total.
38.1
1
Fires it on the pads, it is hit through square leg for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
5
Mohammad Saifuddin 22/3(7)
37.6
.
Outside off, Mutombodzi slashes but misses.
37.5
.
On the stumps, kept out.
37.4
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
37.3
4
FOUR! On the pads, this is flicked stylishly towards the backward square leg fence.
37.2
.
Length and outside off, Mpofu pokes at it and gets beaten.
37.1
5
FOUR OVERTHROWS! This is on a length and around off, it is tapped towards point. The batters go for a run. The fielder from point picks the ball and has a shy at the batter's end but misses. No one backing up and it goes to the fence. Had he hit, that would have been the end of the game.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Mehidy Hasan 33/2(8)
36.6
1
Uppish but short! Hasan tosses it up on middle, Mpofu goes for the slog sweep. Does not hit it that well. It lands well short of deep mid-wicket. A run taken.
36.5
.
The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket.
36.4
1
On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
36.3
1
Tossed up on off, it is swept through mid-wicket for one.
36.2
.
On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
36.1
1
On the pads, it is flicked through square leg for one.
In over# 1
0W
1
0
1wd
0
1wd
0
4
Mohammad Saifuddin 13/3(6)
35.6
W
OUT! TIMBER! Fuller and on middle, it tails away a touch. Mumba plays down the wrong line and is cleaned up. A wicket away from victory now are Bangladesh.
35.5
1
A single as this is worked down to fine leg.
35.4
.
BEATEN! On a length and around off, it pitches and straightens. The batter is beaten as he tries to defend.
35.4
1wd
A short one on middle, ducked under. Wided.
35.3
.
Another slower one outside off, the batter looks to work it on the leg side but misses.
35.3
1wd
Down the leg side, the batter goes after it but misses. Wided.
35.2
.
The batsman fails to put bat on ball.
35.1
4
FOUR! In the gap! Slightly short and on middle, it is pulled over mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
2
6
4
1
0
0
Mehidy Hasan 29/2(7)
34.6
2
The batsman opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
34.5
6
SIX! All the way! Out comes the slog sweep and Mumba nails it well over the mid-wicket fence.
34.4
4
FOUR! Comes down the track, stays leg side and carves it over point.
34.3
1
It is eased down to long on for one.
34.2
.
Confusion but safe! This is outside off, it is guided towards point. The non-striker sets off but is sent back in time.
34.1
.
The batsman fails to put bat on ball.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Taijul Islam 18/1(8)
33.6
.
On middle, defended.
33.5
.
NOT OUT! That is right off the glove. Hence, the batter reviewed. This is on middle, Mumba looks to sweep. It does not seem off the bat and there is a huge shout. The umpire raises the finger. Mumba reviews. Replays show the on-field call has to be overturned.
Mumba has been given out LBW but he reviews immediately.
33.4
.
The batsman gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads.
33.3
.
Fires it on the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
33.2
.
One more ball on middle, it is defended nicely.
33.1
.
On middle, kept out.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0W
0
0
Mehidy Hasan 16/2(6)
32.6
.
On middle, it is worked to mid on.
32.5
1
A single on off, it is guided towards point for one.
32.4
.
Floats it up on middle, it is played towards mid-wicket.
Carl Mumba walks out to bat.
32.3
W
OUT! TAKEN! That is a stinger! What a sharp, sharp catch from Hasan. He gets his second. Tiripano comes down the track and smashes it back towards the bowler. Hasan reacts quickly and the ball sticks. Just the two wickets away now.
32.2
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
32.1
.
Floated on off, it is pushed down to long off for one.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Taijul Islam 18/1(7)
31.6
.
Mutombodzi comes down the track but Islam shortens his length. TM pads it out.
31.5
1
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
31.4
.
On off, Tiripano pushes it to mid off.
31.3
.
Out comes the reverse sweep but it is hit straight to backward point.
31.2
.
On middle, defended.
31.1
.
Flatter and outside off, it is guided to point.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
0
Mehidy Hasan 15/1(5)
30.6
.
Around off, blocked.
30.5
.
On the stumps, it is kept out.
30.4
1
Outside off, it is guided to short third man for one.
30.3
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
30.2
1
It is eased down to long on for one.
30.1
.
On middle, it is kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
0
Taijul Islam 17/1(6)
29.6
.
Floated on middle and off, pushed towards mid off.
29.5
.
Tiripano comes forward and defends it out easily.
29.4
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
29.3
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Richmond Mutumbami is the latest to walk back to the dugout. Najmul Hossain Shanto has done the trick. Floated on middle and off, Mutombodzi pushes this one towards cover and sets off for a single. His partner, Mutumbami obliges and he too sets off. The throw comes towards the keeper's end who whips the bails off in a flash. Replays find Mutumbami to be well short and he has to go back.
29.2
.
Another one on middle and off, watchfully defended.
29.1
.
Mutombodzi has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Mahmudullah 12/0(3)
28.6
1
Mutombodzi again comes forward and pushes this one down to long on for a single.
28.5
1
On the pads, worked towards the leg side for a single.
28.4
1
Mutombodzi comes forward and plays this one towards long on for one.
28.3
.
Again a flatter delivery on middle and off, Mutombodzi looks to go for the pull but is hit near the box.
28.2
.
This time Mutombodzi prods forward and blocks this one out.
28.1
.
Ohh! Close that one! Floated delivery on off, Mutombodzi goes to smash this one over mid-wicket but the ball stays low. The ball takes the inside edge of the bat, onto the turf and into the gloves of the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Mehidy Hasan 13/1(4)
27.6
.
Mutumbami prods forward and defends this one out.
27.5
.
On the pads, flicked towards the man at mid-wicket.
27.4
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
27.3
1
Flatter one on off, Mutumbodzi plays this towards point and takes a single.
27.2
.
Tossed up around middle and off, pushed towards mid off.
27.1
1
Floated on middle and leg, swept towards square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
6
0
Mahmudullah 9/0(2)
26.6
.
Another shortish delivery, Mutombodzi blocks it out.
26.5
.
Flatter delivery on middle and off, defended off the back foot.
26.4
.
Mutombodzi has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
26.3
1
Just short! Tossed up around middle and off, Mutumbami chips it around long on and the ball falls just short of the fielder there. The batters take a run.
26.2
6
SIX! Another one! This time it is Mutumbami. Mahmudullah bowls it on middle and off, Mutumbami comes forward and smashes this ball down the ground over the bowler's head for a biggie.
26.1
.
Mutumbami has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
In over# 1
1
0
6
1
0
0
Mehidy Hasan 11/1(3)
25.6
1
Mutumbami plays this one down to long on for a single.
25.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
25.4
6
SIX! Out of here! Mutumbami stepping on the gas! Floated delivery on middle and leg, Mutumbami lofts this one over mid-wicket and the ball goes over the fence.
25.3
1
Flatter delivery on off, played towards point for a single.
25.2
.
Floated on off, pushed towards cover.
25.1
.
Appeal but turned down! Going down maybe. Floated delivery on middle, turning into Mutombodzi.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Mahmudullah 2/0(1)
24.6
1
On the pads, flicked down to fine leg for a single.
24.5
.
Another one on the same line, Mutombodzi defends.
24.4
.
Darted on middle and off, defended off the back foot.
24.3
.
Flatter delivery on middle and off, pulled towards the man at square leg.
24.2
1
On the pads, flicked towards square leg for a single.
24.1
.
Floated delivery around middle and off, pushed back towards the bowler.
Mahmudullah comes back on.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
0
0
Mehidy Hasan 3/1(2)
23.6
.
On the pads, pushed towards mid-wicket.
23.5
.
Darted delivery around middle and off, defended back towards the bowler.
Tinotenda Mutombodzi is the new man in.
23.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Madhevere has to walk back now and Zimbabwe crumbling here. Floated ball on off, Madhevere looks to push this one towards cover but does so uppishly. The fielder there, Mortaza, pouches it easily and Zimbabwe lose another wicket.
23.3
.
This time tossed up on middle and leg, pushed towards the man at mid on.
23.2
.
Similar delivery, pushed back towards the bowler again.
23.1
.
Floated around middle and off, defended back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
4
0
0W
Mustafizur Rahman 22/1(6)
22.6
.
BEATEN! Length and outside off, Mutumbami looks to drive but is beaten.
22.5
1
The ball takes the outside edge goes towards the slip region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
22.4
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
22.3
4
MISFIELD AND FOUR! Shorter and around off, Madhevere guides it towards point. The fielder lets it through and it races away to the fence.
22.2
.
On a length and around off, defended.
Richmond Mutumbami walks out to bat.
22.1
W
OUT! In the air... taken! Rahman gets Raza. That is probably the last nail in the coffin for Zimbabwe. It is on the body, Raza looks to flick but he closes the face of the bat early. It goes off the leading edge high up in the air towards deep square leg. Mahmudullah takes it.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
0
0
Mehidy Hasan 3/0(1)
21.6
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
21.5
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
21.4
.
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
21.3
1
A single now as this is pushed down to long on.
21.2
.
Flatter and on middle, Raza stays nack and defends it.
21.1
.
A single as this is eased down to long on.
Mehidy Hasan is on now!
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
4
0
Mustafizur Rahman 17/0(5)
20.6
.
On the stumps, kept out.
20.5
1
A single as this is guided towards point.
20.4
.
The batsman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
20.3
.
Outside off, kept out.
20.2
4
FOUR! Slightly shorter in length and Raza picks it early and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
20.1
.
The batsman has dug out that yorker at the last second.
In over# 1
4
1
0
0
1
0
Taijul Islam 17/1(5)
19.6
4
FOUR! Up and over! Spoils the over somewhat. Madhevere uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball. He lofts it over mid on and bags a boundary.
19.5
1
One more single as this is pushed through covers.
19.4
.
Flatter and angled into the batter, Raza keeps it out nicely.
19.3
.
On the stumps, it is kept out.
19.2
1
Flatter and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
19.1
.
Flatter and on off, the batter looks to play it with an angled bat but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1
0
Mustafizur Rahman 12/0(4)
18.6
.
Outside off, left alone.
18.5
.
Back of a length and on off, it is pushed towards point.
18.4
4
FOUR! Up and over! Shorter in length and outside off, Raza plays it over point and bags a boundary. Need a lot more of these.
18.3
.
Shorter and around off, Raza looks to cut but misses.
18.2
1
Length and on off, this is guided towards point for one.
18.1
.
Length and around off, it is guided to point.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Taijul Islam 11/1(4)
17.6
.
On the stumps, kept out nicely.
17.5
1
Fuller and around off, Madhevere pushes it to mid off.
17.4
1
Outside off, this is guided through point for one.
17.3
.
On the stumps, blocked.
17.2
.
Full and on off, it is hit to covers.
17.1
1
Floats it up on off, this is stroked through covers for one.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Mashrafe Mortaza 35/1(6)
16.6
.
Outside off, it is left alone.
16.5
.
Shorter and around off, it is pushed to covers.
16.4
1
Length and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
16.3
1
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They pick up a single.
16.2
1
Worked on the leg side for one.
16.1
.
On the pads, the batter looks to flick but it brushes the pads and the keeper takes it.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
0
Taijul Islam 8/1(3)
15.6
.
He comes down the track and looks to defend but does so with bat and pad pretty close. An appeal but it has been turned down.
15.5
1
Very full and on off, this is jammed out through covers for one.
15.4
4
FOUR! Just wide! Floated up on middle, Madhevere drags it wide of the mid on fielder and bags a boundary.
15.3
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
15.2
.
Floats it up on middle, it is hit to mid on.
15.1
.
Flatter and on off, it is pushed towards covers.
In over# 1
0
1
1
2
0
0
Mashrafe Mortaza 32/1(5)
14.6
.
On off, kept out.
14.5
1
Outside off, another single as this is guided down to third man.
14.4
1
Back of a length and on off, it is guided towards point for one.
14.3
2
This one is angled into the pads, Raza flicks but it goes well wide of mid-wicket for two.
14.2
.
Good length and on off, defended.
14.1
.
Fuller and tailing back in. Taylor does well to get his bat down in time and keep it out.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0W
1
Taijul Islam 3/1(2)
13.6
.
Flatter and on middle, this is kept out nicely.
13.5
.
On off, kept out.
13.4
1
Raza comes down the track and hits it down to long on for one.
13.3
.
Flatter and on off, Raza looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Sikandar Raza walks out to bat.
13.2
W
OUT! TIMBER! Taylor is out of here and Zimbabwe's chances of chasing this down has been dented big time. This is on middle, Taylor looks to sweep but misses it. The middle stump is uprooted.
13.1
1
Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point for one.
In over# 1
1
4
1
1
0
1
Mashrafe Mortaza 28/1(4)
12.6
1
Good batting! Follows the boundary with a single down to third man.
12.5
4
FOUR! A welcome boundary! Shorter in length and around middle. Madhevere pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
12.4
1
Outside off, this is played down to third man for one more.
12.3
1
Shorter and angled into the body, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
12.2
.
Angled into the middle stump, it is worked to mid on.
12.1
1
Angled into the pads, Taylor works it fine on the leg side but for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Taijul Islam 1/0(1)
11.6
.
On middle again! This is pushed towards point.
11.5
.
On middle, defended.
11.4
.
The arm ball now on middle, the batter goes back and keeps it out.
11.3
1
Slower through the air and on off, Taylor pushes it down to long off and takes one.
11.2
.
Flatter and on off, Taylor pushes it to covers.
11.1
.
Full and around off, Taylor hits it back to the bowler.
Taijul Islam is into the attack now.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
4
Mashrafe Mortaza 20/1(3)
10.6
.
Length and on off, it is guided towards point.
10.5
1
One more length delivery around off, it is guided down to third man for one.
10.4
1
On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
10.3
.
BEATEN AGAIN! full and outside off, the batter looks to drive but gets beaten.
10.2
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
10.1
4
EDGY FOUR! Between the slip fielder and the keeper! Full and tailing away from off. Madhevere looks to drive it but it goes off the outside edge and between the keeper and the slip fielder. Boundary to third man.
Powerplay 2 signalled by the umpire. 4 fielders can now be placed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Mohammad Saifuddin 6/2(5)
9.6
.
Slower delivery around off, Taylor almost gets outfoxed as he looks to drive through covers. He hits it to the right of mid off from the inner half of his bat.
9.5
.
Fuller on off, BT pushes it to cover.
9.4
.
This time Taylor manages to defend it off the back foot.
9.3
.
Beauty! Saifuddin looks in the mood today. Good length delivery on off, the ball zips away off the deck. Taylor looks to defend but gets beaten by the movement.
9.2
1
Length ball outside off, Madhevere runs it down to third man and gets a single.
9.1
.
On the pads, played to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
4
0W
0
0
0
Mashrafe Mortaza 14/1(2)
8.6
.
Outside off, Taylor leaves it alone.
8.5
4
FOUR! Bad ball from the Bangladesh skipper. He bowls one down the leg side, Taylor eases it fine down the leg side and gets a boundary.
Wesley Madhevere walks out to bat now.
8.4
W
OUT! Caught! Mortaza joins the party. Length ball on off and middle, Chibhabha looks to drive on the off side. The bat turns in his hands and he ends up chipping it to the left of mid on. Mahmudullah moves to his left and takes a simple catch. Zimbabwe in deep trouble here and they are fading away in this chase.
8.3
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
8.2
.
Ohh! Good length ball on off, Chibhabha looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
8.1
.
On the pads, Chibhabha flicks it to the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
1
0
0
Mohammad Saifuddin 5/2(4)
7.6
.
Good length ball on off, Taylor blocks it to get through the over.
7.5
.
Outside off, Taylor leaves it alone.
The new man in is Brendan Taylor.
7.4
W
OUT! LBW! Excellent review from Bangladesh this time and Chakbva has to depart. Zimbabwe lose their second wicket and Saifuddin is up in joy. Good length delivery on off, Chakabva looks to sweep it fine down the leg side. He misses and the ball goes fine down the leg side to the fence. The Bangladesh players put in a huge appeal but the umpire turns it down. Saifuddin is convinced he has his man and he convinces Mortaza to review it. Replay rolls in and it shows that there is no inside edge. Ball Tracker then rolls in and it shows all red.
LBW appeal taken upstairs. Chakabva is the man in question. Let's see what the replays have to say.
7.3
1
Fuller on off, Chibhabha pushes it towards mid off for a single.
7.2
.
Length ball on off, Chibhabha defends it off the back foot.
7.1
.
NOT OUT! There is a huge inside edge and hence Chibhabha was very confident. Good length ball on off, Chibhabha looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards point and they take a run. In the meantime, Bangladesh players put in an appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Chibhabha straightaway signals the 'T'. Replays roll in and it shows that there is a big inside edge. The on-field decision is overturned and Chibhabha survives.
Chibhabha has been adjudged LBW. He has signalled the 'T' straightaway. Maybe there was an inside edge on it. Let's see what the replays have to say.
In over# 1
0
4
1
4
0
1
Mashrafe Mortaza 10/0(1)
6.6
.
On the pads, Chkabva looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
6.5
4
FOUR! Bad ball and rightly punished. On the pads, Chakabva works it fine down the leg side. The outfield is quick and the ball races away to the fence.
6.4
1
Follows the boundary with a single down the leg side.
6.3
4
FOUR! Excellent shot! Much-needed boundary for Zimbabawe. Short and wide outside off, Chibhabha cuts it through backward point. Mustafizur gives it a chase and slides to pull it back before the ropes. He misses it though.
6.2
.
Length ball on off, Chibhabha defends it.
6.1
1
Mortaza starts with a length delivery on off, Chakabva pushes it towards mid off for a quick single.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Mohammad Saifuddin 4/1(3)
5.6
2
On the pads, Chibhabha flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple.
5.5
.
Direct hit and it would have been closee. Good length delivery outside off, Chibhabha punches it towards cover and looks for a quick single Chakabwa though is sent back. Mithun gets to the ball quickly and has a shy at the bowler's end. Unfortunately he misses.
5.4
.
A yorker on middle, it is jammed out towards the bowler.
5.3
.
A short one now outside off, the batter looks to pull but misses.
5.2
.
OHHH! Chibhabha comes down the track and Saifuddin bowls it on middle, it tails away a little. He swings it on the leg side but misses and it goes over the middle pole.
5.1
.
Hit nicely but for no runs! Length and around off, this is hit on the up but to cover-point.
In over# 1
2
0
1
0
1
0
Mustafizur Rahman 7/0(3)
4.6
2
A couple now as this is tucked behind square on the leg side.
4.5
.
Chakabva comes down the track and looks to go hard but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
4.4
1
Outside off, Chibhabha slashes but gets an outside edge down to third man for one.
4.3
.
Outside off, Chibhabha goes after it but misses.
4.2
1
On the pads, it is worked towards fine leg for one.
4.1
.
On off, it is hit to covers.
In over# 1
1lb
0
1
0
0
0
Mohammad Saifuddin 2/1(2)
3.6
1lb
That ball has struck the batsman on the thigh-pad. The batsmen have run through for a single. Leg byes signalled by the umpire
3.5
.
On off, kept out.
3.4
1
A single as this is worked down to fine leg.
3.3
.
Back of a length and on off, Chibhabha guides it to point.
3.2
.
Shorter and on off, it is pushed to covers.
3.1
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Mustafizur Rahman 3/0(2)
2.6
2
Good footwork! On the pads, it is worked through square leg. Saifuddin runs to his left from fine leg. He manages to kick it in before it touches the ropes. He then goes over the line and then comes back in. realizes the ball is trickling towards the ropes so dives back in and stops it again.
2.5
.
Outside off, Chakabva goes after it but is beaten.
2.4
.
One more delivery on a length and around off, defended.
2.3
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
2.2
.
Length and around off, it is driven towards mid off.
2.1
.
On the pads, it is worked towards square leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0W
0
0
0
Mohammad Saifuddin 1/1(1)
1.6
1
Direct hit and it would have probably been another wicket! On off, it is pushed towards mid off and the batters take off. The fielder gets to the ball quickly and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. End of an eventful over.
1.5
.
On a good length and around off, blocked.
1.4
W
OUT! KABOOM! The off stump is uprooted! This is on a length and around off, the ball skids through. Kamunhukamwe is late in getting his bat down. He tries to defend but it hits the inside edge and then onto the stumps. Early wicket for Bangladesh. Dreadful start for the visitors.
1.3
.
One more ball outside off, not played at.
1.2
.
Outside off again, it is left alone again.
1.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Mustafizur Rahman 1/0(1)
0.6
1
Zimbabwe are underway! on the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
0.5
.
Outside off, Kamunhukamwe swings but misses.
0.4
.
On the pads, it is worked towards square leg.
0.3
.
On middle, it is kept out.
0.2
.
A huge shout but the umpire is unmoved! It pitched outside leg. The batter looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A huge shout but the umpire shakes his head.
0.1
.
Length and outside off, it is left alone.
We are back for the chase! The Bangladesh players make their way out to the middle. Zimbabwe openers, Chamu Chibhabha and Tinashe Kamunhukamwe walk out to bat. Mustafizur Rahman to bowl with the first new ball. Here we go...
Now then, the target is a big one but the wicket is good to bat on. Zimbabwe will need to bat sensibly if they want to chase this down. Bangladesh would back themselves to defend it. Join us for the chase in a bit.
The Zimbabwe bowlers weren't that great! They did manage to take wickets at the right time but were offering too many bad balls too. Every bowler went for over 5 per over. However, all of them except for Raza managed to pick a wicket. Still though, they will not be happy with their performance.
End of a brilliant batting performance from the hosts! It was led by Liton Das who scored a brilliant ton. He had partnerships with Tamim, Rahim, Shanto and Mahmudullah. However, all the other 4 only managed to get off to starts but failed to make use of it. Mithun however, made use of the start he got and scored a useful half ton that too in quick time. However, Saifuddin's innings could be the match-winning one. His cameo has taken Bangladesh to a total which should be defended by them.
49.6
1
A single to end! Shorter and on the body, this is hit hard down towards long on for one. 22 from the last over and BANGLADESH END WITH 321!
49.5
6
SIX! Hold the pose! Saifuddin you beauty! That is some shot. It is full and on middle, Saifuddin lofts it with a straight bat and clears the long off fence with relative ease.
49.4
2
Nicely played! A yorker outside off, it is carved out towards deep point for two.
49.3
6
SIX! Back-to-back biggies for Saifuddin! One brings two and that is exactly the case for him. This one goes just over though. It is full and on middle, Saifuddin lofts it well over the long on fielder and into the fence.
49.2
6
SIX! Finally connects with one does Saifuddin. It is a slower ball on middle, MS waits for it and hammers it well over the mid-wicket fence.
49.1
.
Swing and a miss! Saiffudin is looking to hit the ball a little too hard. It is short and outside off, Saifuddin swings but misses.
49.1
1wd
WIDE! That si very, very wide. Almost close to a no ball as it almost pitched outside the pitch. Wided.
In over# 1
1
0W
6
1
1
1
Carl Mumba 45/1(8)
48.6
1
A single to end which means Saifuddin regains the strike! A low full toss on off, it is hit down to long off for one.
A huge roar from the crowd as out comes their skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza to bat.
48.5
W
OUT! Hasan holes out! Mpofu has the last laugh. This is bowled slightly short and on middle, Hasan looks to pull but gets it high on the bat. He holes out to the fielder in the deep mid-wicket region.
48.4
6
SIX! Hasan connects with one and it sails over the fence. Misses his length by a little and Mpofu pays the price. It is full and on middle, Hasan tonks it well over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
48.3
1
Saifuddin misses out there! A full toss on off, MS swings but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the off side for one.
48.2
1
On middle, this is worked behind square on the leg side for one.
48.1
1
Very full and on middle, difficult to hit those. All Saifuddin could do is jam it out towards mid off for one.
In over# 1
0
0W
4
1
0
1
Chris Mpofu 46/2(9)
47.6
.
A dot to end a very good over by Mpofu! Full and on off, it is driven towards covers.
47.5
W
OUT! plumb in front! Almost a similar manner to how Mahmudullah got out! Mithun walks right across and looks to flick. Mpofu bowls it very full and on middle. He fails to put bat on ball and it hits him on the pads. An appeal and up goes the finger. A good little innings from Mithun comes to an end, he falls just after getting to his half ton.
47.4
4
FOUR! Lovely placement! Not an easy shot that. It is a slower one, it is shorter in length and there is extra bounce. Mithun gets on top of the bounce and guides it nicely through point for a boundary. Brings up his fifty in good style. Needs to help his team finish well here.
47.3
1
Just one! Saifuddin comes down the track. Mpofu bowls it wide outside off. Mithun looks to put bat on ball but it goes off the outside edge and down towards third man for one.
47.2
.
Hammered but for no runs! Outside off, Saifuddin slaps it hard but straight to covers.
47.1
1
A good slower one, fuller and around off, it is driven towards cover for one.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
4
1
Carl Mumba 35/0(7)
46.6
1
A single to end! Outside off, it is guided towards point for one.
46.5
1
Another run! Shorter ad on the body, Saifuddin pulls it through square leg. The fielder in the deep fumbles but it is just a single.
46.4
.
Very full and on middle, it is hit back to the bowler. A dot.
46.3
1
A single now! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
46.2
4
FOUR! Width on offer and Mithun makes the bowler pay. It is outside off, MM guides it through cover-point and the ball races away to the fence.
46.1
1
Full and wide outside off Saifuddin hits it towards cover for one.
In over# 1
1
0W
1
4
2
1
Chris Mpofu 40/1(8)
45.6
1
A single to end! On middle, it is hit down to long on for one.
45.5
W
OUT! It is right on the pads and three reds! Successful review by the visitors! It is a yorker on middle, Mahmudullah looks to flick but seems to have missed it. An appeal goes up but the umpire shakes his head. Zimbabwe review straight away! Replays roll in and it shows it is hitting the pad and the on-field call has to be overturned. A good wicket as this could easily mak a difference of at least 10 runs to the final total.
An appeal for an LBW has been turned down but Zimbabwe review. Not sure if it has hit the bat or the pad.
45.4
1
On off, it is kept out towards covers for one.
45.3
4
EDGED, DROPPED AND FOUR! A tough chance though. Bangladesh won't care how they come as long as they do. Length and around off, Mithun looks to push it through the off side but gets an outside edge. It flies to the right of the keeper who dives but only gets a hand to it. It races down to the third man fence.
45.2
2
Good running! A slower one on middle, Mithun works it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and takes two.
45.1
1
A slower one on off, it is worked towards the leg side for one.
In over# 1
1
0
6
1
1
4
Sikandar Raza 56/0(10)
44.6
1
A single again! Outside off, it is carved through point for one. End of another huge over.
44.5
.
Fires it on off, it is pushed to covers.
44.4
6
SIX! That is colossal! Mahmudullah comes down the track and goes with the turn. He hammers it well over the mid-wicket fence for a huge one.
44.3
1
Slower through the air and outside off, Mithun flat bats it down to long off for one.
44.2
1
On off now, this is pushed through covers for one.
44.1
4
FOUR! Raining boundaries here now! This is a poor ball. Full and fast and on the pads, Mahmudullah helps it on its way to the fine leg fence.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
1
6
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 47/1(7)
43.6
4
FOUR! 12 from the over! Excellent one for Bangladesh. Mithun brings out the reverse sweep and hits it nice and fine for a boundary.
43.5
.
Shorter and quicker outside off, Mithun looks to cut but misses. Two dots.
43.4
.
Fires this wide outside off, MM reaches out for it but mistimes it towards covers.
43.3
1
On the pads, Mahmudullah works it through square leg for one.
43.2
1
Now smartly drops it towards point and takes an easy run.
43.1
6
SIX! Finally a big shot comes and it goes all the way. This is right in the slot. Full and on middle, Mithun lofts it with ease over the long on fence. Good start to the over, can they make it count now?
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sikandar Raza 43/0(9)
42.6
1
One more single to end! Mithun comes down the track but gets a little too close to the pitch of the delivery. He hits it down to long on for one.
42.5
1
Another single as this is worked towards the man at short fine leg.
42.4
1
A better throw could have had Mahmudullah in trouble! This is fired on off, it is a full toss. Mithun hits it to covers and takes off. The fielder picks it up and fires a wide throw to the keeper and hence, Mahmdullah makes it in.
42.3
1
Fires it on the pads, Mahmudullah works it through square leg and gets to the other end.
42.2
1
Mithun makes room and Raza slows it up. MM pushes it through covers for one.
42.1
1
Very full and outside off, Mahmudullah jams it through point and takes one.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 35/1(6)
41.6
1
Does so! Just the 5 runs from it. Very full and on middle, it is hit down to long on for one.
41.5
1
Very full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one. Another good over this, needs to end it well.
41.4
1
Another single as once again the delivery is pushed towards sweeper covers.
41.3
1
Just a single again! Shorter in length and outside off, Mithun slaps it through covers but only for one.
41.2
1
This time he drops it towards cover and takes an easy run.
41.1
.
On off, Mahmudullah plays it towards cover and wants a run but is sent back.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Sikandar Raza 37/0(8)
40.6
.
One more dot! Just three runs from the over. Another yorker on middle. It is jammed out.
40.5
.
Slower through the air this time and around off, Mithun keeps it out.
40.4
.
A yorker on middle, this is jammed out towards cover.
40.3
1
Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
40.2
1
Shorter in length and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
40.1
1
On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
Powerplay 3 has been signaled! Now a maximum of 5 fielders can be placed outside the ring till the 50th over.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
1
2
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 30/1(5)
39.6
.
A dot to end! On off, this is pushed to the right of the bowler.
39.5
2
A couple! Slightly shorter again, this time Mithun beats point but the sweeper cover fielder runs to his left and cuts it off. Two taken.
39.4
.
Mithun misses out there! Shorter in length again and outside off, MM cuts but straight to point.
39.3
1
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39.2
1
A single now as this is eased down to long off.
39.1
2
Leading edge and it goes over covers! Two runs in the end. The leg spinner outside off, Mithun feels it a googly and he looks to work it on the leg side. It goes off the leading edge but over covers for two.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
4
1
Wesley Madhevere 48/1(8)
38.6
1
A single to end another decent over for Bangladesh! On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
38.5
.
On off, it is pushed towards the man at covers.
38.4
1
One more single! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
38.3
.
Beaten! Flatter and outside off, it goes on with the angle. Mahmudullah looks to defend but is beaten.
38.2
4
FOUR! That is an amazing shot! It is on the pads, Mahmudullah goes back and works it gently. He finds the gap in the square leg region. The outfield is very quick and it races to the fence.
38.1
1
On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0
1
1
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 24/1(4)
37.6
1
Now smartly works it through mid-wicket and takes one.
37.5
4
FOUR! Lovely placement! A full toss and Mithun puts it away. He nonchalantly works it wide of long on and it races away to the fence.
37.4
.
One more googly, it is on off. MM keeps it out.
37.3
.
Very full outside off, Mithun looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
37.2
1
Shorter in length and outside off, Mahmudullah mistimes it through covers for one.
37.1
1
Very full and on middle, Mithun works it wide of long on for one.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
6
1
Wesley Madhevere 41/1(7)
36.6
1
A single now as this is eased down to long on.
36.5
.
On the pads again, this is worked towards square leg.
36.4
.
On middle, Mithun looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
36.3
.
Flatter and on off, it is pushed towards covers.
The physio is out once again. He is walking off now. Mithun walks out to replace him.
36.2
6
SIX! That is massive! Das is dealing in boundaries now! He comes down the track and this is fired outside off. Das drags it well over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Das though is struggling at the moment. Maybe with cramps.
36.1
1
Flatter and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
4
4
Donald Tiripano 56/1(7)
35.6
1
A single to end an expensive over! 14 from it. Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
35.5
1
Now takes a single! Clever batting! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
35.4
4
FOUR! Third boundary in the four balls of this over! This time through the off side. It is shorter in length and outside off, Das cuts it wide of point and bags another boundary.
The physio does come out to have a look though. He is fine now and all set to continue.
35.3
.
Hit on the helmet! Shorter and around middle, Das looks to pull but misses to get hit on the helmet. The umpire straightaway signals the physio to come out but Das says he is okay.
35.2
4
FOUR! Another excellent shot! This is even better than the last one. He comes down the track this time, makes it into a fuller length and just clips it over mid-wicket for another boundary. 8 from 2 balls.
35.1
4
FOUR! A tad short and it put away! Short and on middle, Das picks it up and hits it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Good start to the over.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Wesley Madhevere 33/1(6)
34.6
.
One more dot! On middle, Mahmudullah works it to mid-wicket.
34.5
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for an easy run.
34.4
1
On off, Mahmudullah taps it towards cover and takes one. He is off the mark.
34.3
.
On the pads, this is worked towards square leg.
34.2
.
On off, Mahmudullah drops it towards cover and wants a run but is sent back.
34.1
1
Flatter and around off, Das taps it towards cover for one.
In over# 1
0W
2
1
1
1
4
Donald Tiripano 42/1(6)
33.6
W
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Once again a timely wicket as the partnership had just started to flourish. This is shorter and around off, Rahim looks to guide it down to third man but there is not a lot of room. It hits the glove and goes into the hands of the keeper.
33.5
2
A couple now! Shorter and around leg, it is worked with soft hands towards backward square leg for two.
33.4
1
In the air... safe! Das must have decided to step on the gas now. He comes down the track and looks to go inside out over covers. Mistimes it towards cover-point for one.
33.3
1
Back of a length and on off, Rahim drops it on the off side and takes one.
33.2
1
A single as this is guided down to third man for one.
33.1
4
FOUR! 100 for Liton Das! A special moment for Das. He has played brilliantly and it is a well-deserved ton. He gets a gift to get to the milestone. Full and on the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for a boundary. Still a lot of time to go. Can he make it a big one?
Donald Tiripano is back on!
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Sikandar Raza 34/0(7)
32.6
1
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
32.5
1
Flatter and on off, Rahim drops it towards point for one.
32.4
1
Very good fielding! This is short and on middle, Das goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep runs to his left, dives and stops saves three.
32.3
1
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
32.2
1
Outside off, this is guided down towards short third man for one.
32.1
.
Flatter and on off, it is pushed back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Chris Mpofu 31/0(7)
31.6
.
One more dot! On a length and around middle, this is blocked nicely.
31.5
.
A dot now! On off, it is guided towards point.
31.4
1
Another single! Dealing in singles are Bangladesh at the moment. On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
31.3
1
Outside off, Rahim plays it down to third man and gets to the other end.
31.2
1
Fuller and on middle, this is worked towards mid on for one.
31.1
.
Good length and on off, it is guided towards point.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sikandar Raza 29/0(6)
30.6
1
One more single through mid on.
30.5
1
A single as this is eased down to long on.
30.4
1
Outside off, Das opens the face of the bat and guides it towards short third man for one.
30.3
1
Rahim comes down the track and looks to go over mid off but splices it towards sweeper cover for one.
30.2
1
On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
30.1
1
Shorter and around off, it is cut through point for one.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Chris Mpofu 28/0(6)
29.6
1
Another single as this is guided down to third man.
29.5
1
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
29.4
1
A single as this is guided towards point.
29.3
1
Outside off again, this is played nice and late, down towards third man for one.
29.2
1
Length again on off, Rahim guides it down to third man and gets to the other end.
29.1
1
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Sikandar Raza 23/0(5)
28.6
1
A single to end! On middle, das flicks it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
28.5
1
On off, it turns back in. Rahim looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the leg side for one.
28.4
1
Fires in a yorker. It is jammed down to long on for one.
28.3
.
Outside off, Das shuffles across and works it on the leg side.
28.2
1
A low full toss, it is hit down to long on for one.
28.1
.
Rahim comes down the track but does not get to the pitch of the ball. He works it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
2
1
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 17/1(3)
27.6
.
On middle, Das keeps it out.
27.5
.
The batsman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
27.4
1
On the pads, agian, the batter works it throgh mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
27.3
1
On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
27.2
2
A couple! This is jammed out through covers. The fielder in the deep runs to his right but fumbles. He recovers well and in the end, it is just two.
27.1
1
Driven through mid-on by the batsman. One run added to the total.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Sikandar Raza 19/0(4)
26.6
1
A single to end the over! Rahim carves this very full ball through covers for one.
26.5
.
On off, kept out.
26.4
1
Das takes one as he strokes it through mid on now.
26.3
1
A single as this is hit down to long on.
26.2
.
Just outside off, Rahim looks to use the pace of the bowler and guide it towards third man but the fielder at short third man dives to his left and stops it.
26.1
.
A huge shout but not given! This is flatter and just outside off. Rahim looks to pull but misses to get hit on the pads.
In over# 1
1
0
0W
4
1
1
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 12/1(2)
25.6
1
A full toss on the pads, Rahim works it through mid-wicket for one.
25.5
.
On off, kept out.
25.4
W
OUT! LBW! Zimbabwe have got the breakthrough. Shanto, who was really looking to hit every ball, perishes. A much-needed breakthrough for the visitors as this stand was taking the game away form them. This is very full and on middle, Shanto picks the wrong ball to sweep. He misses and is hit on the front pad. An appeal and up goes the finger. Can Zimbabwe now slowly crawl back into the game? Now then, replays just show that he impact was outside off. Unlucky was Shanto. Bangladesh had no reviews left.
25.3
4
FOUR! A full toss and put away with ease! On the pads, Shanto sweeps it, it goes through backward square leg. No one in the deep and a boundary results.
25.2
1
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
25.1
1
Shorter in length and on the pads, it is pulled but once again the timing is not quite there. Two runs towards deep square leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
2
Sikandar Raza 16/0(3)
24.6
1
A single to end the over as this is stroked down to long off.
24.5
.
Shanto makes room and Raza bowls a yorker on middle, it is jammed out towards covers.
24.4
.
Quicker and on middle, blocked.
24.3
1
Out comes the reverse sweep. Not right off the middle but a single towards short third man.
24.2
.
Works it with the turn now to square leg.
24.1
2
In the air... safe! Floats it up on off, Das lofts it over the bowler's head. It lands safe in the long off region. Two taken.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
3
0
Tinotenda Mutombodzi 5/0(1)
23.6
.
flighted ball on off, it is driven to mid off.
23.5
.
Shanto plays the sweep but fails to beat short fine leg.
23.4
1
The batsman has driven it through mid on. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.3
1
A single now as this is eased towards mid off.
23.2
3
Deft! Outside off, Das waits for it and plays it late towards third man. The fielder from short third man hares after it, dives forward and pushes it back in.
23.1
.
On middle, it is pushed back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
0
Sikandar Raza 12/0(2)
22.6
.
A full toss, Shanto misses out. He works it to mid-wicket.
22.5
.
On middle, it is kept out.
22.4
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
22.3
.
On middle, blocked.
22.2
4
FOUR! Short and wide and put away! It is outside off, Das stays back and cuts it through point.
22.1
.
One off, this is eased down to long off for one.
In over# 1
0
0
6
0
1wd
0
1
Donald Tiripano 33/0(5)
21.6
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
21.5
.
On a length and around off, kept out.
21.4
6
SIX! Brilliantly pulled! It is short and on the body, Shanto swivels and pulls it way over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
21.3
.
BEATEN! Shorter and outside off again, Shanto looks to cut but misses.
21.3
1wd
Way too wide outside off, Shanto goes after it but misses. Wided.
21.2
.
Length and on middle, kept out.
21.1
1
Fuller and on off, it is driven to mid off.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
4
0
Sikandar Raza 7/0(1)
20.6
1
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
20.5
.
On middle, blocked.
20.4
1
A single now as this is eased down to long on.
20.3
1
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
20.2
4
FOUR! Lovely shot! Full and outside off, it is driven nicely and it races away through covers for a boundary.
20.1
.
Shorter and outside off, it is the leg spinner from Raza. Das cuts but to point.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1wd
0
1
4
Donald Tiripano 25/0(4)
19.6
1
Short ball on leg, pulled to mid-wicket for a single.
19.5
.
Full and on the pads, Das flicks it to mid-wicket.
19.4
1
Full on the pads, Najmul flicks it to fine leg and gets a run.
19.4
1wd
Full and wide outside off, Hanto leaves it. Wided.
19.3
.
Short ball on off, pulled towards mid-wicket.
19.2
1
Length and on off, pushed to covers for a single.
19.1
4
FOUR! That's hammered. Das comes down the track to this short ball and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Wesley Madhevere 30/1(5)
18.6
1
Short and wide outside off, Das cuts it through point and takes a single.
18.5
1
Full and on off, driven through mid off for a run.
18.4
1
On a length and on leg, flicked to the leg side for a run.
18.3
1
Length ball on off, pushed to mid on for a single.
18.2
.
Length ball on leg, tucked towards mid-wicket.
18.1
1
Length ball on the pads, Das flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Donald Tiripano 17/0(3)
17.6
1
Length ball on off, Das taps it behind square on the off side and takes a quick run.
17.5
.
Full and on the pads, Das flicks it to mid-wicket.
17.4
1
Short of length and outside off, Shanto taps it to point and takes a ruin.
17.3
1
Short of a length ball outside off, Das punches it through point for a run.
17.2
1
Full and on off, Shanto drops it in front of mid off and takes a quick single.
17.1
1
Full and on the pads, flicked towards deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
6
1
4
0
Wesley Madhevere 25/1(4)
16.6
.
On middle, kept out.
16.5
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
16.4
6
SIX! Over the bowler's head. Shanto comes down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
16.3
1
Fifty for Das! A very good innings by him. He has played with a lot of intent and now will be eyeing a big one. He gets there by working it through mid-wicket for one.
16.2
4
FOUR! Lovely shot! A little too full. Das leans into it and strokes it through covers for a boundary.
16.1
.
On middle, kept out.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
6
1
1wd
Donald Tiripano 12/0(2)
15.6
1
This is worked around the corner for one.
15.5
1
The batsman has punched that ball through the offside. One run added to the total.
15.4
1
A single as this is worked through square leg.
15.3
.
On off, kept out.
15.2
6
TOP EDGE AND SIX! Short and on middle, Das pulls but it takes the top edge and flies over the fine leg fence.
15.1
1
A single now as this is worked towards square leg.
15.1
1wd
Shanto comes down the track but the bowler bowls it short and down the leg side. Shanto looks to pull but misses. Wided.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Wesley Madhevere 14/1(3)
14.6
1
This is eased down to long off for one.
14.5
1
Das now nudges it around the corner and takes one.
14.4
1
Quick run as this is worked with soft hands towards mid-wicket.
14.3
1
Plays the paddle sweep but towards short fine leg. Shanto wants a run but is sent back.
14.2
.
On middle, it is hit back to the bowler.
14.1
1
On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Donald Tiripano 1/0(1)
13.6
.
A dot to end a very good over! On off, kept out.
13.5
.
On off, kept out.
13.4
.
Length and around off, this is guided to point.
13.3
.
On a length and around off, this is kept out nicely.
13.2
1
A single as this is pushed towards cover.
13.1
.
On off, kept out.
Donald Tiripano is on now!
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1
1
1
Wesley Madhevere 10/1(2)
12.6
.
BEATEN! Turn on offer there. This is on off and then turns away. Shanto looks to defend but gets beaten.
12.5
W
OUT! Three reds and Tamim is a goner! On middle, Tamim looks to work it on the leg side but the ball straightens, goes past the bat and hits the front pad. An appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Tamim has a puzzled look on his face but he then reviews, Replays show that the on-field call is the right one. Tamim takes the only review with him as he walks back. FIRST ODI WICKET FOR MADHEVERE!
Tamim is a goner! He has been given out LBW but he reviews.
12.4
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
12.3
1
One more single as Das flicks it through square leg..
12.2
1
Another single as Tamim works it through mid-wicket.
12.1
1
On middle, it is pushed through covers for one.
In over# 1
0
0
1
4
1
0
Carl Mumba 27/0(6)
11.6
.
A huge shout but not given! On the pads, Tamim looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but it is a little too high. Now then, Hawk Eye shows three reds. Big let off for Tamim.
11.5
.
Very short and outside off, Tamim hops and cuts but end sup chopping it towards the keeper.
11.4
1
On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
11.3
4
FOUR! Nice and fine! On off and on a length. Das plays it very late and gets it through to the third man fence.
11.2
1
Shorter and on the body, Tamim works it uppsihly towards square leg for one.
11.1
.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
In over# 1
0
1
0
4
2
0
Wesley Madhevere 7/0(1)
10.6
.
On the pads, Das works it through square leg for one.
10.5
1
A single now as this is pushed through covers.
10.4
.
On off, kept out.
10.3
4
FOUR! Too short and wide and put away! Tamim goes back and cuts it through point for a boundary.
10.2
2
On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side for two.
10.1
.
On middle, kept out.
Time for Powerplay 2! Now a maximum of 4 fielders can be placed outside the ring till the 40th over.
In over# 1
1
0
0
4
0
0
Carl Mumba 21/0(5)
9.6
1
On the pads, Iqbal flicks it to square leg and takes one.
9.5
.
Shorter in length and on the body, Iqbal pulls it to square leg.
9.4
.
On off, blocked.
9.3
4
FOUR! SHOT! That made a cracking sound of the bat. Full and wide outside off, Iqbal creams it through covers and the ball races away to the fence.
9.2
.
On middle, it is worked to mid-wicket.
9.1
.
Shorter and on off, defended.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1
0
Chris Mpofu 22/0(5)
8.6
.
On off, kept out.
8.5
4
FOUR! Too short and it sits up to be hit! Das pulls it over mid-wicket and bags a boundary.
8.4
.
Another delivery on middle, defended.
8.3
.
on middle, it is worked to mid-wicket.
8.2
1
One more ball on the pads, Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
8.1
.
On middle, it is worked to square leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Carl Mumba 16/0(4)
7.6
1
The batsman has worked it off his pads behind square. They pick up a single.
7.5
.
Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman.
7.4
.
One more ball on the pads, it is flicked to mid-wicket.
7.3
1
Das opens the face of the bat and guides it down to third man for one.
7.2
.
Back of a length and on off, it is guided towards point.
7.1
.
On a length and around off, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Chris Mpofu 17/0(4)
6.6
.
Fuller and on off, it is hit towards mid off.
6.5
.
On middle, kept out.
6.4
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
6.3
2
The batsman guides it to third man. Two runs added to the total.
6.2
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
6.1
.
Back of a length and on off, it is kept out.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0
0
4
1
1
Carl Mumba 14/0(3)
5.6
.
Shorter and around off, Das keeps it out.
5.6
1wd
WIDE! Down the leg side, Das looks to flick but misses. Wided.
5.5
.
Shorter and around off again, defended.
5.4
.
On middle, it is kept out.
5.3
4
FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Das cuts it through point for a boundary.
5.2
1
One more single as another ball on the pads is worked down to fine leg.
5.1
1
One more ball on the pads, it is worked towards fine leg for one.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
0
Chris Mpofu 15/0(3)
4.6
.
Shorter and around off, this is guided to point.
4.5
1
A single as this is tucked around the corner.
4.4
4
FOUR! Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.
4.3
.
On the pads, it is worked to mid-wicket.
4.2
.
This is angled into the batter, Das works it to mid-wicket.
4.1
.
Shorter and on off, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
1
2
Carl Mumba 7/0(2)
3.6
.
Shorter and around off, defended.
3.5
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
3.4
2
Two taken! On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.
3.3
.
Fuller and on off, it is hit towards mid off.
3.2
1
One more run towards mid-wicket.
3.1
2
It is worked through square leg for two.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Chris Mpofu 10/0(2)
2.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
2.5
1
The batsman guides it to third man. One run added to the total.
2.4
1
The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
2.3
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
2.2
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
2.1
.
On a good length, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
1lb
1
0
1
Carl Mumba 2/0(1)
1.6
.
Another one on a length, it is kept out.
1.5
.
Shorter and around off, it is pushed on off.
1.4
1lb
A direct hit and the umpire takes it upstairs! Tamim is the man in question! On a length and around the pads. Tamim misses the flick. It rolls towards point. They go for a run. The fielder hits bull's eye at the non-striker's end. NOT OUT! Replays show that Tamim's dive saves him.
1.3
1
A single now through square leg.
1.2
.
On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
1.1
1
On a length and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
In over# 1
4
2
0
1
1
0
Chris Mpofu 8/0(1)
0.6
4
FOUR! First boundary of the game! Short and wide outside off, it sits up to be hit. Das slaps it through covers and it races away. A good start for the hosts.
0.5
2
On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.
0.4
.
A little too straight again, this is worked towards mid-wicket.
0.3
1
Tamim is now off the mark! This is angled into the pads, he works it towards mid-wicket for one.
0.2
1
Bangladesh are underway! On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
0.1
.
Outside off and on a length. It moves away nicely. Das lets it be.
The players make their way out to the middle! Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das are the openers. Chris Mpofu will start the proceedings for Zimbabwe. Here we go...