Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by five wickets

Elton Chigumbura hit an undefeated half-century and took three wickets to lead Zimbabwe to a five-wicket win over hosts Bangladesh in the first of five limited-overs internationals at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today.



After claiming 3-27 from eight overs to help dismiss Bangladesh for 186 in 46.5 overs, Chigumbura hit 60 in a stand of 99 with Stuart Matsikenyeri 47 to steer Zimbabwe to victory with more than 15 overs to spare.



Zimbabwe ended on 189 for five.



Also getting among the runs for Zimbabwe was Charles Coventry with 32.



Abdur Razzak was the most successful bowler for Bangladesh with 3-36.



Earlier, Bangladesh’s Mushfigur Rahim hit a half-century after Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya won the toss and sent the hosts in to bat.



Rahim made 56 from 78 balls with five fours and received support from lower-order batsman Mahmud, who smashed 41 off 30, including three sixes and four boundaries.



The second match will take place at Dhaka on Thursday.