Saleh, Ahmed bolster Bangla

Half-Centuries by Rajin Saleh and Aftab Ahmed bolstered Bangladesh8217;s batting in the third one-day international against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh reached 236 in 49 overs after they lost the toss and were put in to bat. Saleh scored his cautious 54 off 90 balls and hit four fours, while the aggressive Ahmed needed just 39 balls to smash his 53, which included seven fours and two sixes.

Leg-spinner Hamilton Masakadza took three for 39, while medium pacer Anthony Ireland claimed three for 41.

Brief scores: Bangladesh: 236 R Saleh 54, A Ahmed 53, M Ashraful 46; A Ireland 3/41, H Masakadza 3/39 vs Zimbabwe.