Bangladesh leads the five-match series 3-0 after winning the match by a margin of nine runs.

Bangladesh Clinch Series with Thrilling Victory Over Zimbabwe

Bangladesh won by 9 runs © BCCI

In a gripping encounter at Chattogram, Bangladesh secured a series victory against Zimbabwe with a hard-fought 9-run win in the third T20I. The match witnessed several standout performances and moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats till the very end.

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Bangladesh's innings began with a steady start, but they faced early setbacks with the dismissals of Litton Das and their captain. However, Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali rose to the occasion, stitching together a crucial 87-run partnership that propelled the hosts to a competitive total of 165/5. Tawhid Hridoy made a brilliant maiden Half-Century in T20I. Blessing Muzarabani's impressive bowling effort, which included two crucial wickets in the 19th over, showcased Zimbabwe's resilience in restricting Bangladesh.

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Chasing 166 for victory, Zimbabwe stumbled early as they lost key wickets. Despite valiant efforts from Marumani, Campbell, and Faraz Akram, they fell short of the target, ending at 156/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Saifuddin's 3/42 and contributions from other bowlers like Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Mahmudullah Riyad ensured Bangladesh's bowling attack remained effective throughout the innings.

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The match was a testament to Bangladesh's overall superiority, as they outplayed Zimbabwe in both batting and bowling departments. The series victory, sealed with two games to spare, reflects Bangladesh's dominant performance against Zimbabwe.