He looks certain to be named in Australia's squad for the World Cup in West Indies and the United States
Burl’s maiden T20I fifty revives Zimbabwe to 144 against Bangladesh
Ryan Burl has smashed his maiden Twenty20 International half-century to revive the hopes of Zimbabwe for a win with a total of 144 after early strikes by Bangladesh bowlers in the opener of the tri-nation series.
Published : 13 Sept 2019, 03:57 PM
Updated : 13 Sept 2019, 04:37 PM
Coming into the crease at six, the batsman hit five boundaries and four sixes to remain unbeaten on 57 off 32 at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.
After winning the toss in the match shortened by rains to 18 overs per side, Bangladesh chose to field first and the decision proved to be right initially.
Spinner Taijul Islam struck in the second over, taking the wicket of Brendon Taylor, caught by Mahmudullah.
Craig Ervine was the second to go, in the seventh over by Mustafizur Rahman. Mosaddek Hossain took the catch at deep midwicket.
The other opener, Captain Hamilton Masakadza, built some resistance with 34 runs.
But he was out in the next over, trying to hit Saifuddin but caught by Sabbir Rahman at mid off.
Sean Williams was caught band bowled by Mosaddek after another over.
When Captain Shakib Al Hassan ran out Timycen Maruma in the next over to leave them at 63 for 5, Bangladesh cricketers and fans in the gallery burst into celebrations as it seemed very much possible to bundle Zimbabwe out for a meagre total.
But Tinotenda Mutombodzi (27* off 26) then partnered with Burl to fend off the setbacks.
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