Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh
2nd ODI - Bulawayo, Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Bangladesh 320/8 (50.0) Zimbabwe 271/10 (46.1)
Sean Williams
75 (71, 6x0, 4x6)
Charles Coventry
61 (64, 6x3, 4x2)
Shakib Al Hasan
9
0
39
2
Nazmul Hossain
8
0
49
2
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 49 runs
Zimbabwe
Bangladesh
That's it then, Zimbabwe are finally bowled out for 271 in 46.1 overs. It was a fighting performance in the end by the home side but they fell short by 49 runs and are hence down 2-0 in the 5-match series. Coventry(61) provided them with a solid base unfront and then Williams(75) and Matsikenyeri(39) built the game for their side with a brilliant 78 runs stand. It was then left for Chigumbura who tried his best with his 31 off 20 balls but fell short of partners towards the end. Bangladesh bowlers were a bit expensive but everyone contributed in the wickets column.
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Shakib-al-Hasan in the Man of the Match for his all-round show. He scored a brilliant century and even bagged a couple of wickets.
Zimbabwe have a lot of positives to take out of this game despite losing it and will look to build on it in the coming three games. The visitors are going great and they will look to continue their good run. That's it for today. Do join us back for the 3rd ODI. Till then, it's Good Bye from all of us here. Cheers!
46.1
W
W
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, OUT! Played through mid-wicket by Chigumbura. A direct hit by Hassan from the deep sends Chigumbura back to the pavillion. Umpire Tiffin signals towards the Third Umpire. Red Light comes on indicating that Chigumbura is OUT. Zimbabwe all out and Bangladesh win by 49 runs.
End of 46 Overs: Zimbabwe 270/9
45.6
0
0
Al Hasan to E Rainsford, Rainsford has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Saheba isn't interested in the appeal.
45.5
0
0
Al Hasan to E Rainsford, Rainsford gets a faint edge to Rahim. Rahim has dropped the catch.
Edward Rainsford is the last batsmen in for Zimbabwe. His job will just be to give Chigumbura the strike.
45.4
W
W
Al Hasan to Ray Price, OUT! Ball hits Price low on the pads. A strong appeal from Hasan and fielders. Umpire Saheba raises his finger. Zimbabwe have lost their ninth wicket. That was a straight forward decision.
45.3
1
1
Al Hasan to E Chigumbura, Pushed to the cover region by Chigumbura. The batsmen have run through for a single.
45.2
0
0
Al Hasan to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura has driven that ball straight back.
45.1
1
1
Al Hasan to Ray Price, Driven through mid-on by Price. They pick up a single.
End of 45 Overs: Zimbabwe 268/8
44.6
1
1
S Rasel to Ray Price, Price works it down the leg side. They pick up a single of the last ball and Price will retain strike.
44.5
1
1
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Chigumbura. They pick up a single.
44.4
1
1
S Rasel to Ray Price, Price has played it fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
44.3
1
1
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, Played through mid-wicket by Chigumbura. The batsmen have run through for a single.
44.2
6
6
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, SIX! It's been lofted over Mid-on by Chigumbura. That was six from the time it left the bat of Chigumbura. Up go the arms of Umpire Tiffin. He is striking them just at the right time for Zimbabwe.
44.1
1
1
S Rasel to Ray Price, Price has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
End of 44 Overs: Zimbabwe 257/8
43.6
0
0
Al Hasan to E Chigumbura, Pushed to the cover region by Chigumbura. No run to end the over.
43.5
1
1
Al Hasan to Ray Price, Price picked it early and slog swept it through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
Ray Price makes his way out. It will be difficult from here on with 65 runs needed off 38 balls.
43.4
W
W
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, OUT! Brilliant catch! Matsikinyeri hits the ball straight back. Hasan has taken the catch off his own bowling. That one was hit quite powerfully and it was a good sharp catch. Zimbabwe have lost their eighth wicket.
43.3
2
2
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri gives this a full swing of the bat, down on one knee. There was a fielder in the deep and it was straight to him on the bounce. They run for a couple.
43.2
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
43.1
1
1
Al Hasan to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.
End of 43 Overs: Zimbabwe 253/7
42.6
1
1
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, Pushed to the cover region by Chigumbura. They pick up a single of the last ball and Chigumbura will retain strike.
42.5
1
1
S Rasel to S Matsikinyeri, Punched off the backfoot by Matsikinyeri. They pick up a single.
42.4
1
1
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, Played to mid-wicket region by Chigumbura. The batsmen have run through for a single.
42.3
6
6
S Rasel to E Chigumbura, SIX! What a shot! Fuller on the pads and Chigumbura has lofted that over mid wicket. Chigumbura got hold of it quite well and again that went some big distance in the stands. Umpire Tiffin raises his arms in the air to signal a six.
42.2
1
1
S Rasel to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
42.1
2
2
S Rasel to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has played it towards mid-wicket. Two runs added to the total.
Syed Rasel comes back in the attack.
The batting side have finally decided to take their batting Powerplay. It will last from 43-47 overs. This five overs will be crucial for both the sides. Zimbabwe need 10 in an over to win the game.
End of 42 Overs: Zimbabwe 241/7
41.6
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has driven it through mid-on for a nice and easy single. End of the over.
41.5
1
1
Al Hasan to E Chigumbura, Driven through mid-on by Chigumbura but just for a single this time.
41.4
0
0
Al Hasan to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura has punched the ball off the backfoot.
41.3
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Pushed to the cover region by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have run through for a single.
41.2
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has played that with the full face of the bat.
41.1
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has played that with the full face of the bat.
Shakib comes back on.
End of 41 Overs: Zimbabwe 238/7
40.6
6
6
Haque Jr to E Chigumbura, SIX! That's gone! Chigumbura dances down the track and just whacks that one. This one is gone out of the park. Up, high and away for a six. Six signalled by Umpire Tiffin.
40.5
1
1
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
40.4
2
2
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Driven through mid-on by Matsikinyeri. They manage to come back for the second.
40.3
1
1
Haque Jr to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura drives the ball straight down the ground. They pick up a single.
40.2
2
2
Haque Jr to E Chigumbura, Driven through mid-on by Chigumbura. Two runs added to the total.
40.1
0
0
Haque Jr to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura has played that with the full face of the bat.
10 overs to go and Zimbabwe need another 95 runs to win the game. It will be difficult but they can do it with Chigumbura and Matsikinyeri out in the middle.
End of 40 Overs: Zimbabwe 226/7
39.6
1
1
N Hossain to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura has driven it through mid-on for a single of the last ball.
39.5
0
0
N Hossain to E Chigumbura, Pushed to the cover region by Chigumbura.
39.4
1
1
N Hossain to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total.
39.3
1
1
N Hossain to E Chigumbura, Chigumbura has worked it off his pads behind square. One run added to the total.
Elton Chigumbura makes his way out.
39.2
W
W
N Hossain to P Utseya, OUT! Length ball outside the off and Utseya gets a faint edge to Rahim. That is easy pickings for the keeper behind the stumps. Umpire Saheba raises the dreaded finger. Seven down!
39.1
4
4
N Hossain to P Utseya, FOUR! Utseya has edged that one outside the off and the ball races down to the boundary. Not quite convincing but he will take them anyways.
End of 39 Overs: Zimbabwe 219/6
38.6
4
4
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, FOUR! It's been driven superbly through the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Tiffin signals a boundary. Good way to get off the mark.
Prosper Utseya is the new man in. Williams played a superb knock but it's now upto the others to take their side through from this stage.
38.5
W
W
Haque Jr to S Williams, OUT! Williams charges down the wicket and hits that high in the air. It's been just taken at the boundary by Mahmudullah. Zimbabwe have lost their sixth wicket. Williams departs!
38.4
1
1
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
38.3
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams. They pick up a single.
38.2
1
1
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
38.1
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams plays a sweep shot for a single.
End of 38 Overs: Zimbabwe 211/5
37.6
1
1
N Hossain to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.
37.5
2
2
N Hossain to S Williams, Williams has taken the aerial route and played that over the covers. They manage to come back for the second.
37.4
4
4
N Hossain to S Williams, FOUR! Williams charges down the wicket and hits that over mid-wicket. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Saheba signals four runs.
37.3
1
1
N Hossain to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad. One run added to the total.
37.2
2
2
N Hossain to S Matsikinyeri, Played through mid-wicket by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
37.1
1
1
N Hossain to S Williams, Williams has worked it off his pads behind square. They pick up a single.
Both the sides take a much deserved drinks break. Zimbabwe have done well after losing their 5 wickets quite early. They will have to believe that they can still win it.
End of 37 Overs: Zimbabwe 200/5
36.6
0
0
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has driven it straight down the ground. No run to end the over.
36.5
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
36.4
4
4
Haque Jr to S Williams, FOUR! Williams has lofted that over mid wicket. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Tiffin signals a boundary.
36.3
0
0
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams has played that with the full face of the bat.
36.2
1
1
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has flicked the ball off his pads and it will be a single again.
36.1
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams just lofts it over mid off and they run for a single.
End of 36 Overs: Zimbabwe 193/5
35.6
2
2
N Hossain to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has flicked the ball off his pads. They manage to come back for the second.
35.5
0
0
N Hossain to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has punched the ball off the backfoot. No run once again.
35.4
1
1
N Hossain to S Williams, Williams charges down the wicket and plays that delivery for a single.
35.3
0
0
N Hossain to S Williams, Played through mid-wicket by Williams.
35.3
1WD
1WD
N Hossain to S Williams, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Williams still goes after it. Umpire Saheba has signalled a wide.
35.2
0
0
N Hossain to S Williams, Fuller length delivery and driven through mid-on by Williams. Dot ball.
35.1
0
0
N Hossain to S Williams, Williams drives the ball straight down the ground. No chance for a run.
Nazmul Hossain is brought back in the attack here.
End of 35 Overs: Zimbabwe 189/5
34.6
1
1
Al Hasan to S Williams, The bowler just drops a touch short and Williams pulls that in the mid-wicket region for a single.
34.5
0
0
Al Hasan to S Williams, Williams failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads.
34.4
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. The batsmen have run through for a single.
Zimbabwe still have the advantage of the batting Powerplay which is yet to come. They will surely bank on it to score heavily during that 5-overs.
34.3
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Ball hits Matsikinyeri low on the pads. A strong appeal from Hasan and fielders. Umpire Tiffin shows no interest in the appeal.
34.2
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri goes for the sweep but fails to connect it.
34.1
1
1
Al Hasan to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams for a nice and easy single.
End of 34 Overs: Zimbabwe 186/5
33.6
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Played to the point region by Matsikinyeri. No run to end the over.
33.5
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it.
33.4
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams plays a sweep shot for a single.
33.3
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Played through mid-wicket by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have run through for a single.
33.2
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams. They pick up a single.
33.1
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Flighted delivery outside the off and reverse sweep played by Williams. No run there.
End of 33 Overs: Zimbabwe 183/5
32.6
1
1
Al Hasan to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
32.5
2
2
Al Hasan to S Williams, Top edge! Good ball by Hasan. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs as it lands safely in the deep.
32.4
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Pushed to the cover region by Matsikinyeri. They pick up a single.
32.3
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has played it to the point region. The fielder goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. There was an opportunity there but they failed to take advantage.
32.2
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has played the square drive but once again straight to the fielder.
32.1
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Played to the point region by Matsikinyeri.
End of 32 Overs: Zimbabwe 179/5
31.6
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams has played that with the full face of the bat.
10th ODI fifty for Sean Williams. They still cannot be counted out from the game. If both these batsmen stay from another 10 overs, they will be quite close to the target.
31.5
2
2
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs and that is enough for Williams to reach his fifty.
31.4
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball but not for runs this time.
31.3
2
2
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Full toss on the middle and Williams has top edged that one. It lands safely behind the wicket keeper. They manage to come back for the second.
31.2
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri works it down the leg side and they take a single.
31.1
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven through mid-on by Williams. They pick up a single.
End of 31 Overs: Zimbabwe 173/5
30.6
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri dances down the track and does well to block the ball. No run to end the over.
30.5
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has driven it through mid-off.
30.4
1
1
Al Hasan to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
30.3
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
30.2
1
1
Al Hasan to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
30.1
4
4
Al Hasan to S Williams, FOUR! Williams got into position early and reverse swept that one. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Tiffin signals four runs. They are not giving up here!
End of 30 Overs: Zimbabwe 166/5
29.6
1LB
1LB
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. They pick up a Leg Bye. End of the over.
29.5
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Played to mid-wicket region by Williams.
29.4
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Played through mid-wicket by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.4
1WD
1WD
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Matsikinyeri still goes after it. Wide signalled by Umpire Saheba.
29.3
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.2
4
4
Mahmudullah to S Williams, FOUR! Williams charges down the wicket and hits that nicely over the inner circle. That was played nicely between the two fielders in the deep.
29.1
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Played through mid-wicket by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 29 Overs: Zimbabwe 157/5
28.6
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
28.5
1
1
Al Hasan to S Williams, Driven through mid-on by Williams. One run added to the total.
28.4
1
1
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Defended off the front foot by Matsikinyeri presenting the full face of the bat. The batsmen have run through for a single.
28.3
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Played to mid-wicket region by Matsikinyeri but not for runs.
28.2
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads.
28.1
0
0
Al Hasan to S Matsikinyeri, Defended off the back foot by Matsikinyeri.
End of 28 Overs: Zimbabwe 154/5
27.6
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Driven through mid-on by Matsikinyeri. They pick up a single.
27.5
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams and they take a single.
27.4
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
27.3
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams. They pick up a single.
27.2
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Played to the point region by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have run through for a single.
27.2
2WD
2WD
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side. Umpire Saheba signals a wide. One run added to the total.
27.1
2
2
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
End of 27 Overs: Zimbabwe 145/5
26.6
0
0
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri has driven that ball straight back. No run to end the over as well.
26.5
0
0
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Pushed to the cover region by Matsikinyeri but that is played straight to the fielder.
26.4
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Played through mid-wicket by Williams. They pick up a single.
26.3
2
2
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams plays a sweep shot. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
26.2
0
0
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams has nudged the ball fine down the leg side but not for runs this time.
26.1
1
1
Haque Jr to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri turns it down the leg side and they cross for a single.
End of 26 Overs: Zimbabwe 141/5
25.6
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Matsikinyeri flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
25.5
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams. One run added to the total.
25.4
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Matsikinyeri, Played through mid-wicket by Matsikinyeri. The batsmen have run through for a single.
25.3
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
Stuart Matsikinyeri is the new man in. It was some clever piece of bowling by Mahmudullah. He dropped that ball short as he knew the batsman would go after him.
25.2
W
W
Mahmudullah to C Coventry, OUT! Held in the deep! The bowler just drops a touch short this time and Coventry once again goes for it. It's been taken just inches before the ropes by Islam. Just got a bit carried away there! Five down!
25.1
6
6
Mahmudullah to C Coventry, SIX! Coventry gets to the pitch of the ball and connects that nicely. That was six from the time it left the bat of Coventry. This one went way back in the stands! He is striking them quite well today!
End of 25 Overs: Zimbabwe 131/4
24.6
4
4
Haque Jr to S Williams, FOUR! Flighted delivery full on the middle and reverse sweep played by Williams. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Tiffin signals four runs. Excellent shot!
24.5
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total.
24.4
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
24.3
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry has driven that ball straight back. Once again it was played in the air but was just short of the fielder.
24.2
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Played through mid-wicket by Coventry but not for runs this time.
24.1
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Played to mid-wicket region by Williams for a single.
End of 24 Overs: Zimbabwe 125/4
23.6
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
23.5
0
0
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams has driven it straight down the ground and was played well in the air. Lucky for him that it was wide off the bowler.
23.4
2
2
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams works it down the leg side. They manage to come back for the second.
23.3
1
1
Mahmudullah to C Coventry, Driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.
23.2
0
0
Mahmudullah to C Coventry, Flighted delivery outside the off and Coventry tries the reverse sweep; fails to put bat on ball.
23.1
1
1
Mahmudullah to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 23 Overs: Zimbabwe 120/4
22.6
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Played to the point region by Coventry. No run to end the over.
22.5
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.
22.4
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry has flicked the ball off his pads for a single.
22.3
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Driven through mid-on by Williams. They pick up a single.
22.2
2
2
Haque Jr to S Williams, DROPPED! Williams has swept that one through the leg side and it goes high in the air. Iqbal has put it down at the boundary. May be the sun was the reason as it came straight into his eyes. Two runs taken.
22.1
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry has played the paddle sweep. They pick up a single.
End of 22 Overs: Zimbabwe 114/4
21.6
1
1
N Islam to C Coventry, Coventry plays the pull-shot and takes a single.
21.5
1
1
N Islam to S Williams, Williams has punched the ball off the backfoot. One run added to the total.
2nd ODI fifty for Charles Coventry. He has played beautifully so far and needs to carry on in the same fashion.
21.4
1
1
N Islam to C Coventry, Played to mid-wicket region by Coventry. The batsmen have run through for a single.
That was a meaty blow from the batsman and that might have surely hurt the batsman at the other end. He is down on the ground and the Physio is out in the middle as well.
21.3
0
0
N Islam to C Coventry, Coventry has driven it straight down the ground but it hits the non-striker on his thumb.
21.2
1
1
N Islam to S Williams, Williams has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
21.1
2LB
2LB
N Islam to S Williams, The ball strikes Williams very low on the pads. Umpire Saheba signals Leg Bye. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
End of 21 Overs: Zimbabwe 108/4
20.6
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Played to mid-wicket region by Williams. The batsmen have run through for a single of the last ball.
20.5
0
0
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams has been hit on the pads as he tried to sweep that one. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Tiffin decides Williams is not out.
20.4
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Full length delivery outside off and driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.
20.3
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Short ball and Williams plays the pull-shot. They pick up a single.
20.2
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Punched off the backfoot by Coventry. The batsmen have run through for a single.
20.1
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End of 20 Overs: Zimbabwe 104/4
19.6
4
4
N Islam to S Williams, FOUR! Williams flicks it away with a wristy shot. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Saheba.
19.5
0
0
N Islam to S Williams, Williams has played the reverse sweep but he is unable to find any run.
19.4
1
1
N Islam to C Coventry, Driven through mid-off by Coventry. They pick up a single.
19.3
1
1
N Islam to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
19.2
1
1
N Islam to C Coventry, Pushed to the cover region by Coventry for a single.
19.1
0
0
N Islam to C Coventry, Length ball outside the off and punched off the backfoot by Coventry. Dot ball.
End of 19 Overs: Zimbabwe 97/4
18.6
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
18.5
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, It's a clean strike over mid wicket by Williams. The batsmen have run through for a single.
18.4
0
0
Haque Jr to S Williams, Played through mid-wicket by Williams.
18.3
0
0
Haque Jr to S Williams, Williams has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
18.2
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
18.1
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Driven towards the mid-on region.
End of 18 Overs: Zimbabwe 94/4
17.6
0
0
N Islam to S Williams, Williams has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. End of the over.
17.5
1
1
N Islam to C Coventry, Driven towards the mid-on region. They pick up a single.
17.4
1
1
N Islam to S Williams, Williams has played it to the point region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
17.3
0
0
N Islam to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-on region.
17.2
0
0
N Islam to S Williams, Another full delivery and Williams has driven it through mid-off. Dot ball once again.
17.1
0
0
N Islam to S Williams, Driven towards the mid-off region but not for runs.
End of 17 Overs: Zimbabwe 92/4
16.6
1
1
Haque Jr to S Williams, Driven through mid-off by Williams. They pick up a single.
Sean Williams is now out in the middle. That showed the lack of experience for the Zimbabwe batsmen.
16.5
W
W
Haque Jr to B Taylor, OUT! Unbelievable! Soft dismissal! Taylor has driven it straight down the ground but the ball just stops on him a bit. In the air and Jr has taken a superb catch. Zimbabwe have lost their fourth wicket.
16.4
0
0
Haque Jr to B Taylor, Taylor has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Tiffin isn't interested in the appeal.
16.3
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry plays a sweep shot. They pick up a single.
16.2
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, That ball has taken the inside edge of Coventry and thudded into his pads. A strong appeal from Jr and fielders. Umpire Tiffin shows no interest in the appeal.
16.1
3
3
Haque Jr to B Taylor, Taylor plays a sweep shot. They've managed to run three.
End of 16 Overs: Zimbabwe 87/3
15.6
0
0
N Islam to C Coventry, Coventry shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. No run to end an expensive over.
15.5
0
0
N Islam to C Coventry, Coventry has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
15.4
6
6
N Islam to C Coventry, SIX! And another one! Coventry gets to the pitch of the ball and just helps it along over the bowler's head. Once again that went way back over the ropes. He has already broken a couple of glasses in the Media box. Brilliant shot!
15.3
1
1
N Islam to B Taylor, Taylor has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
15.2
1
1
N Islam to C Coventry, Coventry has driven it through mid-off. The batsmen have run through for a single.
15.1
6
6
N Islam to C Coventry, SIX! Maximum! Coventry charges down the wicket and hits that straight back over the bowler's head. This one went straight into the media box. Stunning shot!
Naeem Islam is introduced in the attack. Another good spinner in the Bangladeshi attack.
End of 15 Overs: Zimbabwe 73/3
14.6
0
0
Haque Jr to B Taylor, Taylor dances down the track and does well to block the ball. No run to end the over.
14.5
0
0
Haque Jr to B Taylor, Played to the point region by Taylor. Another dot delivery.
14.4
0
0
Haque Jr to B Taylor, Fuller length delivery on the middle and Taylor has driven it through mid-on.
14.3
1
1
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Driven through mid-on by Coventry. They pick up a single.
14.2
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Defended off the front foot by Coventry presenting the full face of the bat.
14.1
0
0
Haque Jr to C Coventry, Coventry has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End of 14 Overs: Zimbabwe 72/3
13.6
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Driven through mid-off by Coventry. They pick up a single.
13.5
1
1
N Hossain to B Taylor, Defended off the front foot by Taylor presenting the full face of the bat. Taylor makes it to the crease despite a direct throw by the fielder. Good all-round cricket!
13.4
0
0
N Hossain to B Taylor, Taylor has driven it through mid-on.
13.3
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry has punched that ball through the offside. The batsmen have run through for a single.
13.2
2
2
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry just lofts it over mid off. They manage to come back for the second.
13.1
0
0
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry defends it from within the crease.
End of 13 Overs: Zimbabwe 67/3
12.6
0
0
S Rasel to B Taylor, Pushed to the cover region by Taylor but not for runs. End of the over.
12.5
2
2
S Rasel to B Taylor, Taylor has played the square drive. Two runs added to the total.
12.4
0
0
S Rasel to B Taylor, Taylor has played that with the full face of the bat.
12.3
1
1
S Rasel to C Coventry, Defended off the front foot by Coventry presenting the full face of the bat. The batsmen have run through for a single.
12.2
1
1
S Rasel to B Taylor, Punched off the backfoot by Taylor. The batsmen have run through for a single.
12.1
0
0
S Rasel to B Taylor, Taylor defends it from within the crease.
End of 12 Overs: Zimbabwe 63/3
11.6
1
1
N Hossain to B Taylor, Taylor flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
11.5
0
0
N Hossain to B Taylor, Played to the point region by Taylor.
Brendan Taylor is the new man in the middle.
11.4
W
W
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, OUT! It's been driven superbly through the covers but that one has gone straight to Siddique and he holds on. Zimbabwe have lost their third wicket. Another soft dismissal for Zimbabwe.
11.3
0
0
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, Pushed to the cover region by Chibhabha.
11.2
4
4
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, FOUR! Short ball and Chibhabha plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Saheba signals a boundary.
11.1
3
3
N Hossain to C Coventry, It's a clean strike over mid wicket by Coventry. Good effort by Ashraful to ensure the ball doesnt cross the line. They've managed to run three.
End of 11 Overs: Zimbabwe 55/2
10.6
1
1
S Rasel to C Coventry, Driven through mid-on by Coventry. They pick up a single of the last ball.
10.5
0
0
S Rasel to C Coventry, Coventry has pushed it to the cover region.
10.4
0
0
S Rasel to C Coventry, Fuller length delivery outside the off and played to the point region by Coventry.
10.3
0
0
S Rasel to C Coventry, Played to mid-wicket region by Coventry.
10.2
4
4
S Rasel to C Coventry, FOUR! Inside out! Beautiful shot! Fuller delivery outside off and Coventry has just lofted it over extra-cover. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Tiffin signals a boundary.
10.1
0
0
S Rasel to C Coventry, Ball hits Coventry low on the pads. A strong appeal from Rasel and fielders. Umpire Tiffin shows no interest in the appeal.
The bowling side have taken their Powerplay. Bangladesh are doing quite well at the moment.
End of 10 Overs: Zimbabwe 50/2
9.6
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Fuller delivery coming in with the angle; the batsmen defends off the front foot. The ball went on the leg side and they had enough time to pick up a single.
9.5
1
1
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.
9.4
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Fuller on the middle here and driven through the off side for an easy single.
9.3
1
1
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, Back of length delivery on the middle this time and it's pulled behind square on the leg side. They run a single again.
9.2
0
0
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, Length delivery outside the off and the batsman goes for a wild swing. The ball keeps a touch low and hence the batsman misses it.
9.1
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Slower delivery straight in the block hole and driven straight down the ground. The batsmen take a single.
End of 9 Overs: Zimbabwe 45/2
8.6
0
0
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha has played the square drive but finds the man positioned at the covers.
8.5
0
0
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads.
8.4
1
1
S Rasel to C Coventry, Played to mid-wicket region by Coventry. The batsmen have run through for a single.
8.3
1
1
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
8.2
0
0
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. A strong appeal from Rasel and fielders. Umpire Tiffin decides Chibhabha is not out.
8.1
1
1
S Rasel to C Coventry, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 8 Overs: Zimbabwe 42/2
7.6
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Punched off the backfoot by Coventry. The batsmen have run through for a single.
7.5
0
0
N Hossain to C Coventry, The ball strikes Coventry very low on the pads The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Saheba isn't interested in the appeal.
7.4
4
4
N Hossain to C Coventry, FOUR! Well played! Coventry plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Saheba signals four runs.
7.3
0
0
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Saheba shows no interest in the appeal.
7.2
1
1
N Hossain to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha has flicked the ball off his pads for a single down the leg side.
7.1
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry has punched the ball off the backfoot for a single on the off side.
End of 7 Overs: Zimbabwe 35/2
6.6
0
0
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, Chibhabha defends it from within the crease. End of another successful over for the visitors.
6.5
2LB
2LB
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, The ball strikes Chibhabha very low on the pads Umpire Tiffin signals Leg Bye. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
6.4
0
0
S Rasel to C Chibhabha, The ball strikes Chibhabha very low on the pads.
Chamunorwa Chibhabha is out in the middle. They are chasing a big total and such strokes will take them nowhere near to the target. They will have to bat sensibly, the Zimbabwe batsmen.
6.3
W
W
S Rasel to H Masakadza, OUT! Bowled! Poor shot! Slower delivery outside the off and Masakadza has dragged the ball back on to the stumps. Zimbabwe have lost their second wicket.
6.2
0
0
S Rasel to H Masakadza, Masakadza has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
6.1
1
1
S Rasel to C Coventry, Driven towards the mid-on region and they cross for another easy run.
End of 6 Overs: Zimbabwe 32/1
5.6
1LB
1LB
N Hossain to C Coventry, That's hit Coventry on his pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Saheba as the batsmen cross through for a single.
5.5
1
1
N Hossain to H Masakadza, Driven through mid-off by Masakadza. They pick up a single.
5.4
0
0
N Hossain to H Masakadza, Masakadza dances down the track but decides to defend it.
5.3
1
1
N Hossain to C Coventry, Punched off the backfoot by Coventry. They pick up a single.
5.2
0
0
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry manages only a bottom edge on that one.
5.1
0
0
N Hossain to C Coventry, Coventry has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
End of 5 Overs: Zimbabwe 29/1
4.6
1
1
S Rasel to C Coventry, Coventry has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. End of a successful over for Bangladesh.
4.5
0
0
S Rasel to C Coventry, Fuller outside the off and pushed to the cover region by Coventry.
4.4
0
0
S Rasel to C Coventry, Coventry has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
Charles Coventry makes his way out to the middle. Excellent bowling here by Rasel, it was bang on target.
4.3
W
W
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, OUT! That's hit Vermeulen on his pads and right in front of the stumps. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Tiffin declares Vermeulen OUT. Zimbabwe have lost their first wicket.
4.2
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads.
4.1
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, On the middle and played to mid-wicket region by Vermeulen. No run taken.
End of 4 Overs: Zimbabwe 28/0
3.6
0
0
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Defended off the back foot by Masakadza. No run to end the over.
3.5
0
0
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Ball hits Masakadza low on the pads.
3.4
2
2
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Masakadza guides it to third man. They manage to come back for the second. The fielder was a touch slow on getting to the ball there.
3.3
2
2
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Driven through mid-on by Masakadza and this time they take a couple of runs. Good running.
3.2
0
0
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Another good delivery outside the off and Masakadza fails to put bat on ball.
3.1
0
0
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Masakadza has been beaten by the turn and flight on that one.
End of 3 Overs: Zimbabwe 24/0
2.6
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Tiffin isn't interested in the appeal.
2.5
4
4
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, FOUR! Half-volley outside the off and driven crisply through the covers by Vermeulen. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Tiffin.
2.4
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Played to the point region by Vermeulen. No run this time as well as it was played straight to the fielder.
2.3
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Outside the off and punched off the backfoot by Vermeulen.
2.2
1
1
S Rasel to H Masakadza, Masakadza has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.
2.1
0
0
S Rasel to H Masakadza, Back of the length delivery on the middle and Masakadza defends it from within the crease.
End of 2 Overs: Zimbabwe 19/0
1.6
0
0
Al Hasan to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad. A strong appeal from Hasan and fielders. Umpire Saheba shows no interest in the appeal.
1.5
1
1
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, The ball has taken the inside edge of the bat and goes down the leg side. One run added to the total.
1.4
4
4
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, FOUR! Masakadza has swept that one through the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Saheba.
1.3
0
0
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, Masakadza has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
1.2
3
3
Al Hasan to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen just lofts it over mid off. Good running between the wickets to pick up three runs.
1.1
1
1
Al Hasan to H Masakadza, It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single.
Skipper Shakib-al-Hasan is bringing himself on from the other end. Quite a brave decision!
End of 1 Over: Zimbabwe 10/0
0.6
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen has played that with the full face of the bat. Excellent first over for Zimbabwe.
0.5
1
1
S Rasel to H Masakadza, Played to mid-wicket region by Masakadza. The batsmen have run through for a single.
0.4
1
1
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. The batsmen have run through for a single.
0.3
4
4
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, FOUR! Another one! Again a short delivery and Vermeulen plays a pull shot. This one was in the air for a while but was played in the gap as well. Stunning start, 8 runs off 3 balls.
0.2
0
0
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, Vermeulen has driven it through mid-off but not for runs.
0.1
4
4
S Rasel to M Vermeulen, FOUR! Great start! A short delivery which has been pulled away in the gap. The ball has crossed the ropes. Zimbabwe are off the mark with a brilliant boundary.
The Zimbabwe openers are making their way to the middle. And we are ready once again.
