Zimbabwean off-spinner Brian Bennet clinched two vital wickets during the 15th over of the innings, dismissing Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, hampering the Tigers' progress in the fourth encounter of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Bangladesh's opening batsmen, Tanzid Tamim and Soumya Sarker, constructed a formidable partnership of 101 runs. Tamim, in particular, secured his second T20I half-century. However, the home team's momentum waned as they suffered a setback, losing five wickets within four overs following the conclusion of the Powerplay. Consequently, the Tigers found themselves at 123 for the loss of five wickets.
Tanzid, Soumya depart after 101-run opening stand
Bangladesh's opener Tanzid Tamim and Soumya Sarker were both dismissed in the 12th over of the innings, delivered by Luke Jongwe, following their partnership of 101 runs at the outset of the fourth match of the five-game T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Tanzid accumulated a brisk 52 from 37 deliveries, embellished with seven boundaries and a maximum, before miscuing a shot to cover. Meanwhile, Soumya, who initially struggled to find his rhythm, perished lbw after misjudging a straight delivery. He contributed 41 runs from 34 balls, comprising two sixes and three fours, before departing in the same over.
At the end of 12 overs, the hosts stood at 108 for the loss of two wickets, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy holding the fort at the crease.
Tanzid hits second T20I fifty
Bangladesh's opening batsman Tanzid Tamim achieved his second T20I half-century, propelling his team to a commanding position at 90 for no loss after the initial 10 overs in the fourth installment of the five-game T20I series versus Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Tamim, the southpaw, required 34 deliveries to reach the milestone, showcasing his prowess with seven boundaries and a maximum along the way.
On the opposite end, Soumya Sarker stood unbeaten on a 24 from 25 balls, inclusive of two sixes, contributing steadily to the partnership.
Tanzid helps Tigers get off to flying start
Bangladesh's opening batsman Tanzid Tamim provided a blistering start, hammering seven boundaries on his way to an undefeated 41 from 27 deliveries, propelling the home team to a formidable 57 for no loss at the conclusion of the Powerplay in the fourth clash of the five-game T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Meanwhile, Soumya Sarker held his ground at the opposite end, remaining unbeaten on a five from nine balls.
Shakib, Fizz, Soumya back, Liton out as Tigers bat first
Liton Das was omitted from the lineup, while Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Soumya Sarker returned to the Bangladesh squad as they were elected to bat first in the fourth encounter of the five-match T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
The home team excluded Mahmudullah Riyad, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Liton, whereas the visiting side welcomed back all-rounder Ryan Burl and paceman Richard Ngarava to their ranks.
Najmul Hossain Shanto's team has already secured the series victory with three wins in Chattogram and is now aiming for a clean sweep to enhance confidence and fine-tune preparations ahead of their upcoming journey to the US and the West Indies for the T20 World Cup next month.
Bangladesh XI: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Zimbabwe XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande(w), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
