However, the biggest turning point of the game came in the 19th over as Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan registered a direct-hit to send Sean Williams back to the hut.
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Zimbabwe skipper Sean Williams scored a fighting hundred and all-rounder Donald Tiripano hit his maiden half-century to delay Afghanistan's victory on the fourth day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
AFG v ZIM: Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets while skipper Sean Williams hit an unbeaten half-century to help Zimbabwe take lead on the opening day of the first Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Sean Williams hit the fastest Test century by a Zimbabwean, but his knock was not enough to prevent New Zealand from clinching an innings victory
Live cricket score and ball-by-ball commentary from the 3rd ODI match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Friday.
With Zimbabwe needing 32 to win off 20 balls and with four wickets left, Sean Williams, on 96, launched a huge hook off Kevin O'Brien towards deep mid-wicket where John Mooney reached high to grab the ball. But as he claimed the catch, the big Irishman appeared to slightly touch the boundary cushion with his foot which should have resulted in a six.
The 28-year-old Sean Williams, who also took two wickets, credited the UAE bowlers for bowling a probing line and length. He added that the wicket was a nice strip to bat on it was difficult to play the horizontal shots.