Bangladesh complete first Test win in Zimbabwe
Hamilton Masakadza's determined 111 not out went in vain as
Bangladesh wrapped up only their fourth Test win on Monday to earn a
share of a two-match series with Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwes batsmen, the Masakadza brothers, Shingira (L) and
Hamilton (R). enjoying a drink of water during a batting
partnership. AFP |
Masakadza held off the Bangladesh attack for more than six hours but
lacked support at the other end, allowing the tourists to bowl Zimbabwe
out for 257 and complete a 143-run victory at Harare Sports Club. The
home side went into the final day with six wickets intact and a slim
chance of scoring the 263 runs still required to chase down a target of
401.
Although Masakadza gave Zimbabwe hope of avoiding defeat after seeing
out a wicketless first hour with his younger brother, Shingirai, a
double breakthrough quickly put the result beyond doubt.
The Masakadzas had thwarted Bangladesh's bowlers for 119 minutes in
total after coming together on the fourth evening but they were parted
when Shingirai was trapped lbw by Mohammad Ashraful for 24.
With Elton Chigumbura soon falling lbw to Sohag Gazi and Ziaur Rahman
claiming the wickets of Richmond Mutumbami and Graeme Cremer after
lunch, the match only stretched into the second half of the day because
of Masakadza, who went to his century with a huge hit over midwicket for
six.
When Shakib Al Hasan trapped Kyle Jarvis lbw, Masakadza had run out
of partners and Bangladesh had their fourth Test win from 79 matches --
and their first ever in Zimbabwe and first Test win since 2009.
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