A moderate improvement from Zimbabwe couldn’t stop Bangladesh romping to another win in the second T20I and a 2-0 series lead. James Richardson previews the thrid T20.
Bangladesh can clinch the series trophy with a third victory at Chattogram. The series stays at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium which has been helpful for fast bowlers and produced fairly low-scoring matches.
To Win Match
Bangladesh 23/100 | Tie 25/1 | Zimbabwe 32/10
Taskin Ahmed has made a great start to the series which bodes well for Bangladesh looking towards the T20 World Cup with the fast bowler making the biggest impact so far.
Spinner Mahedi Hasan is not far behind and Zimbabwe have struggled to find answers for his guile.
Towhid Hridoy’s form has also been a boost to Bangladesh who have been denied the use of several veteran players. There will be questions about Hridoy’s ability to turn it on when facing better sides.
Tanzid Hasan has also stepped in to fill that top-order void with some responsible batting and well-timed breakouts.
Zimbabwe haven’t fired on all cylinders at all and will have to point the finger of blame at their veterans.
The series has been an excellent one for the likes of Jonathan Campbell to prove their worth in tricky situations and alien conditions. Campbell made his debut in the series opener.
All-rounder Brian Bennett hasn’t been able to use his off-spin yet but has done a decent job with the bat in helping Zimbabwe put up a good score in match two.
Luke Jongwe and Richard Ngarava need to do more with the ball to make up for the team’s lack of explosive batters.
Verdict: Bangladesh 23/100
Bangladesh should ease past Zimbabwe to a series-winning T20I triumph on Tuesday.
