Zimbabwe in Bangladesh, 2006

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Dec 9

Bangladesh completed a series whitewash as they beat Zimbabwe by three wickets in the final match of the 5-match AKTEL sreies. After Habibul Bashar won the toss and invited the visitors to bat first, opening batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri's half-century helped Zimbabwe tally 193 runs for eight wickets - with Mortaza capturing three wickets for Bangladesh.

In their innings, Bangladesh struggled to reach the target, as Gary Brent offered some resistance - taking four wickets for 16 runs to peg back Bangladesh. openers Shahriar Nafees and Mehrab Hossain had notched up 86 before man of the match Brent struck. Bangladesh were at one 163/6 point before Habibul Bashar and Mushfiqur Rahim calmed the crowd with a match-winning stand of 34.

Bangladesh 197 for 7 (Bashar 32*, Hossain 45, Brent 4-22) beat Zimbabwe 193 for 8 (Matsikenyeri 75, Mortaza 3-36) by three wickets

Bangladesh wins the 5 ODI series 5-0

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Latest News

• Zimbabwe suffer further humiliation - CricInfo
• Caught in Enamul's web - Daily Star
• Aktel Series 2006: Mission accomplished - Daily Star
• Bangladesh seal one-day whitewash - BBC
• Bangladesh scamper home by three wickets - CricInfo
• Mirpur makes winning debut - TigerCricket
• Disciplined Bangladesh make it 4-0 - CricInfo
• Mushfiqur Rahim recalled for last two ODIs - CricInfo
• Bangladesh sweep to series victory - CricInfo

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Match Highlights

Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe, 4th ODI, Dec 8

Bangladesh's newest cricket venue, the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium made its international debut today as Bangladesh and Zimbabwe met for the 4th match of the 5-match AKTEL ODI series. Bangladesh moved a step closer to a series whitewash when they thumped Zimabwe by 8 wickets with a whopping 106 balls to spare. Bangladesh 147 for 2 (Aftab 58*) beat Zimbabwe 146 (Dabengwa 32, Mortaza 3-14) by eight wickets.

Bangladesh leads the 5 ODI series 4-0

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Dec 5

After a resounding nine-wicket victory over the visiting Zimbabwe team in the first ODI of the five-match Aktel ODI series in Khulna, Bangladesh once again beat tourists in the second ODI at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra. After being put in to bat, Sean Williams's half century helped Zimbabwe reach a competitive 217/7. Left-arm spinners Mohammad Rafique and Saqibul Hasan, and fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza grabbed two wickets apiece for Bangladesh.

In return, Bangladesh saw off the score losing only 4 wickets in 42.2 overs. Shahriar Nafees continues his fine form with 67, while his opening partner Mehran Hossain jnr. put on a fine 54. Together the two put on an opening partnership of 104. Second and third down batsmen Saqibul Hasan (28-ball 36) and Habibul Bashar(27-ball 31) brought on some lusty fireworks to ensure no doubts about the final outcome.

Bangladesh leads the 5 ODI series 3-0

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Dec 3

After a resounding nine-wicket victory over the visiting Zimbabwe team in the first ODI of the five-match Aktel ODI series in Khulna, Bangladesh once again beat tourists in the second ODI at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra. After being put in to bat, Sean Williams's half century helped Zimbabwe reach a competitive 217/7. Left-arm spinners Mohammad Rafique and Saqibul Hasan, and fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza grabbed two wickets apiece for Bangladesh.

In return, Bangladesh saw off the score losing only 4 wickets in 42.2 overs. Shahriar Nafees continues his fine form with 67, while his opening partner Mehran Hossain jnr. put on a fine 54. Together the two put on an opening partnership of 104. Second and third down batsmen Saqibul Hasan (28-ball 36) and Habibul Bashar(27-ball 31) brought on some lusty fireworks to ensure no doubts about the final outcome.

Bangladesh leads the 5 ODI series 2-0

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Nov 30

Bangladesh won by 9 wickets against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the Aktel ODI Series.
Bangladesh 186/1 (45.3 overs)
Zimbabwe 184/9 (50 overs).

Steady batting from Nafees and Aftab brought Bangladesh the win effortlessly. Nafees batted through the innings and got his third consecutive century against Zimbabwe.

Earlier Zimbabwe started well, but Bangladeshi spinners put their hopes of a good score down the drain. Tight bowling from Razzak(4/33), Rafique(2/35) and Saqib(2/30) forced Zimbabwe to end at only 185/9.

Bangladesh leads the 5 ODI series 1-0

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Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe, Twenty20, Nov 28

MASHRAFE Mortaza and Abdur Razzak helped Bangladesh defeat Zimbabwe by 43 runs in a one-off Twenty-20 cricket international. All rounder Mortaza slammed a brisk 36 and left-arm spinner Razzak bagged 3-15 as Bangladesh comfortably won the maiden Twenty-20 international for both teams. Put in to bat, Bangladesh set a target of 167 for the visitors, who folded up for 123 in exactly 20 overs.

Bangladesh 166 (Mortaza 36, Utseya 3-25) beat Zimbabwe 123 for 9 (Williams 38, Razzak 3-15) by 43 runs

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Practice: Zimbabwe vs BCB Presidents XI, November 25, 2006

Zimbabwe 221/8 Over - 50 Matsikeneri 49,Nkala 37, Taylor 30, Rubel 3/34,Taposh 3/50

BCCB President XI. 195/10 Over -47.2; Nadif 42, Marshal 35;Dabengwea 2/24, G.Brent 3/32

Zimbabwe wins by 26 runs.

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