Chittagong, Dec. 12: Tamim Iqbal smashed seven sixes in a brisk 95 as Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international on Sunday to clinch the series 3-1.
The left-handed opener also cracked five fours in a 96-ball knock to help Bangladesh pass Zimbabwe’s total of 188-6 with seven overs to spare.
The fourth match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield in Chittagong on Friday. It was Bangladesh’s second successive one-day series victory at home, having beaten New Zealand in October.
Tamim put on 136 for the second wicket with Junaid Siddique (56 n.o.) to ensure the victory after opener Imrul Kayes (two) had fallen in Christopher Mpofu’s first over. Bangladesh earlier restricted Zimbabwe to a modest total despite a fighting 64 by Tatenda Taibu.
Scores: Zimbabwe 188 for 6 in 50 overs (Shakib 3 for 58) lost to Bangladesh 189/4 in 43 overs (Tamim Iqbal 95).