Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe to win series 4-1
Published:Tuesday | August 18, 2009 | 6:35 PM
Opener Mushfiqur Rahim scored a career-best 98 to lead Bangladesh to a five-wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe in the fifth and final One Day International at the Queen Sports Club today.
As a result of the victory, Bangladesh have won the series four to one.
Zimbabwe were reduced to 69 for six before Brendan Taylor, 61 and Ray Price 46 helped them post 209 from 46 point four overs.
Paceman Dolar Mahmud was the most successful bowler for Bangladesh with four for 28 from just eight overs.
Needing 210 to win, Bangladesh ended on 212 for five with 13 balls to spare.
