2nd Test: First win for Bangladesh in Zimbabwe
April 29, 2013 19:51
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 143 runs on Monday, ending their long losing streak in Test cricket after rebounding from a heavy defeat in the first match to level the short series with a first victory in four years. (All AP and AFP images)
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim bagged the Man of the Match award for scoring 93 runs in their 2nd innings to lead visitors to a huge total against Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh pacer Robiul Islam was named the Man of the Series for finishing with 15 wickets in the 2-match series.
Hamilton Masakadza waged a lone battle for Zimbabwe in the final innings of the 2nd Test. He remained not out on 111.
This was Bangladesh's first Test win in Zimbabwe. It was their overall fourth win in Test history.
Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor and Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim share the trophy after the series ended in a 1-1 draw.
