2nd Twenty20: Shakib leads Bangladesh to series-levelling victory
All-rounder shines as tourists beat Zimbabwe by 34 runs.
Shakib put up an impressive all-round performance to help Bangladesh register a comfortable series-levelling win over Zimbabwe. PHOTO: FILE AFP
BULAWAYO:
Shakibal Hasan starred with bat and ball for the second time in as many days, and this time his efforts secured victory for Bangladesh as they won the second Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe to earn a share of the series.
Shakib’s all-round performance had not been enough on Saturday, when Bangladesh went down by six runs, but yesterday he shone even brighter as the visitors ended their tour with a 34-run win.
Having struck 40 from 28 deliveries as Bangladesh posted 168 for seven in their 20 overs, Shakib claimed the crucial wicket of Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor and recorded figures of four for 22.
Zimbabwe gave only the briefest hint that they would chase down a tricky target when Taylor added 40 in under four overs with opener Vusi Sibanda, who made 32.
However, after Taylor skied a Shakib delivery and departed for just 15, the rest of his team trudged off at regular intervals on their way to a final total of 134 for nine.
“After losing three straight games it’s been hard work for us to come back so all credit goes to the boys,” said captain Mushfiqur Rahim.
“Overall I thought it wasn’t an ideal tour for us, but there are plenty of areas where we can improve and plenty that we can learn from this tour.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 13th, 2013.
Shakibal Hasan starred with bat and ball for the second time in as many days, and this time his efforts secured victory for Bangladesh as they won the second Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe to earn a share of the series.
Shakib’s all-round performance had not been enough on Saturday, when Bangladesh went down by six runs, but yesterday he shone even brighter as the visitors ended their tour with a 34-run win.
Having struck 40 from 28 deliveries as Bangladesh posted 168 for seven in their 20 overs, Shakib claimed the crucial wicket of Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor and recorded figures of four for 22.
Zimbabwe gave only the briefest hint that they would chase down a tricky target when Taylor added 40 in under four overs with opener Vusi Sibanda, who made 32.
However, after Taylor skied a Shakib delivery and departed for just 15, the rest of his team trudged off at regular intervals on their way to a final total of 134 for nine.
“After losing three straight games it’s been hard work for us to come back so all credit goes to the boys,” said captain Mushfiqur Rahim.
“Overall I thought it wasn’t an ideal tour for us, but there are plenty of areas where we can improve and plenty that we can learn from this tour.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 13th, 2013.