Bangladesh won the 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe to take part in the series

Bangladesh won the second one-day international match against Zimbabwe by three wickets, with five balls remaining to qualify for the series. Bangladesh overcame a 241 victory target in the last round and finished with a score of 242-7 to lead the series 2-0 with one game to go.

Shakib Al Hasan hit 96 not out to continue a brilliant series for him. His five wickets in the first game saw him become Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs. Shakib’s unbeaten 69-run partnership with No. 9 Mohammad Saifuddin (28 not out) took Bangladesh home.

Zimbabwe had a chance when Bangladesh was 130-5 but couldn’t keep the pressure on. Wessley Madhevere made 56 in Zimbabwe’s 240-9 in 50 overs. Captain Brendan Taylor scored 46. Shakib also took two wickets with his left-arm spin to help Bangladesh’s bowling effort.

The third ODI is on Tuesday.