Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by four runs to seal series

Bangladesh overcame a late fightback defeated Zimbabwe by four runs in the second one-day international to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Sylhet on Tuesday.

Tamim Iqbal hit 158 off 136 balls, the highest ever one-day innings for Bangladesh, guiding the home side to 322-8 before they restricted Zimbabwe to 318-8 in 50 overs.

Sikandar Raza made highest 66 off 57 balls while Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (51) and Wesley Madhevere (52) and Donald Tiripano (55 not out) all made their maiden fifties but Zimbabwe still fell agonisingly short.

Taijul Islam picked highest 3-52 for Bangladesh, who won the first match of the series by 169 runs on Sunday.

The third and final match of the series will be held on Friday at the same venue.

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