ZIM vs BAN 3rd T20I Results

2:42 PM IST Tanzid anchors the chase - Bangladesh stalled early against Muzarabani and Ngarava, managing just 30/1 in the Powerplay. However, Tanzid Hasan broke the shackles with a crucial half-century, combining with Emon and skipper Towhid Hridoy in a 63-run partnership to put the Tigers back in the driver's seat. Bangladesh looked to be cruising in their chase of 144, led by an unbeaten 66 from opener Tanzid Hasan. Needing just 22 runs from the final four overs with a set batter in the middle, a comfortable victory seemed locked in. However, Zimbabwe's frontline quicks fought back brilliantly. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava bowled exceptional 18th and 19th overs, conceding just 5 and 4 runs respectively, to drag the game into a tense final-over showdown.

2:41 PM IST Smiles and silverware - Towhid Hridoy proudly accepts the trophy after the post-match interview, passing it on to his teammates. They gather in front of the 'winners' board, beaming with joy as they snap pictures with the trophy in hand. The elation on the faces of the Bangladeshi players and coaching staff is unmistakable. Yes, they were not at their best in this tour of Zimbabwe, but at least they will have some good memories to take back to their home.

2:40 PM IST Dropping down the curtains! Bangladesh have emerged victorious, clinching the series 2-1. That's all from us for this series, but hang on a minute. There are still some cricket going on around the world. You switch tab and join the live coverage of ODI between India and England, where the first innings is done and India now have to chase a mammoth total, or you can join the clash of West Indies and New Zealand, which is just going to start in sometime. The choice is yours. It's a goodbye from this commentary box and thanks a lot for joining. Cheers!

2:38 PM IST The captain of Bangladesh - Towhid Hridoy praises his team's bounce-back performance. He notes how both the batting and bowling units dominated after a strategic team meeting following their opening loss. He praises Rishad Hossain for seizing his opportunity as a dominant bowler and credits Tanzid Hasan as a class batter who excels at finishing games once set.

2:37 PM IST Player of the Match & Player of the Series - Tanzid Hasan is the Player of the Match for his unbeaten knock of 66 runs, and he is the Player of the Series as well. He expresses his delight at winning the T20I series, especially after earlier defeats in the Test and ODIs. He praises the Bangladeshi bowlers for restricting Zimbabwe to a low score and says that his batting strategy was simply to stay calm, build partnerships, and play the ball on its merit. Tanzid adds that he kept his composure during the tense finish because he knew that if he batted through to the end, he could guide his team across the line.

2:35 PM IST The skipper of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says that 155 would have been a good score. He adds that they finished 10-15 runs short. He credits Bangladesh for the win and praises his seamers for their brilliant fightback. He says that the side's fielding was poor and there was a lack of game awareness. Raza also notes that it was a narrow defeat and that they will bounce back.