He looks certain to be named in Australia's squad for the World Cup in West Indies and the United States
Bangladesh chase 171 in Tri-Nation Series opener
Bangladesh restricted Zimbabwe to 171 in the opening ODI match in the Tri-Nation Series at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
Published : 15 Jan 2018, 09:21 AM
Updated : 15 Jan 2018, 09:21 AM
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The hosts won the toss and their decision to field paid immediate returns as all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan took two wickets in the opening over.
But the Zimbabwean batting order mounted a stubborn defence led by middle-order batsman Sikandar Raza, who fetched a slow but steady 52 before being run out. He was supported by a PJ Moor, who put up a respectable 33.
Shakib picked up three wickets, while Mustafur Rahman and Rubel Hossain picked up two each.
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