Bangladesh end at 256/8 against Zimbabwe in 4th ODI at Dhaka
Bangladesh end at 256/8 against Zimbabwe
Nov 28, 2014
Bangladesh’s innings saw two superb partnerships sandwiched between periods of poor batting that saw them reach challenging total of 254 for eight against Zimbabwe in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) at Dhaka on Friday. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah combined in crucial fifth-wicket stand worth 134 runs, while Mashrafe Mortaza played an invaluable cameo at the death to help boost the total.
Perhaps in the wake of Phillip Hughes’ tragic demise, Bangladesh seemed to be just going through the motions, losing wickets in haphazard fashion till Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah came together with their side in a tough spot. Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Tamim Iqbal, and Anamul Haque were sent back to the pavilion, leaving the hosts reeling at 32 for four in 12.1 overs.
The pair started contrastingly, with Mushfiqur going after the bowling and Mahmudullah clamping down. They churned the strike around, and both men got to their respective half-centuries. Musfhiqur was finally dismissed for a belligerent 78-ball 77. Mushfiqur’s dismissal was followed by the wickets of Sabbir Rahman and Abul Hasan within the space of 11 runs to leave Bangladesh at a woeful 177 for seven.
However, that brought out skipper Mortaza, who decided that it was time to remind the world that he was no mug with the bat. He clubbed two sixes and four boundaries in a 25-ball 39 that boosted Bangladesh to a total in excess of 250.
Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. Jubair Khan was awarded an ODI debut, while Hasan came into the side as well. For the visitors, Tinashe Panyangara was replaced by Tendai Chatara. This is the first ODI since the passing of Hughes, and both sides observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh 256 for 8 in 50 overs (Mahmudullah 82*, Mushfiqur Rahim 77; Solomon Mire 3 for 49, Neville Madziva 3 for 60) vs Zimbabwe.