Bangladesh win

Debutant Farhad Reza8217;s half-century and disciplined bowling helped Bangladesh to square their one-day series against Zimbabwe on Sunday.

Bangladesh won the second game in the five-match series by 63 runs after Zimbabwe beat the visitors by two wickets at the same venue on Saturday. Farhad Reza8217;s 50, which came off 57 balls with four fours and a six, was Bangladesh8217;s top score in their total of 238 for seven.

In reply, Zimbabwe were bundled out for 175 in 44.4 overs. Fast bowler Shahadat Hossain struck up and down the order and took three for 41 from 7.4 overs. Shahadat was well supported by medium pacer Abdur Razzak, who took two for 28.

Brief scores: Bangladesh 238/7 F Reza 50, K Mashud 48 not out, A Ahmed 40, N Mahwire 3-29 beat Zimbabwe 175 all out S Matsikenyeri 46, S Hossain 3-41, M Rafique 2-24, A Razzak 2-28.