Australia's next international opponent is in good form with Sikandar Raza playing a key role for Zimbabwe as they chased down Bangladesh to claim the series
Match Report:
ScorecardRaza's back-to-back tons extend Zimbabwe's hot streak
Sikandar Raza continued his hot form in white-ball cricket with a second successive ODI century, while another ton from Regis Chakabva saw Zimbabwe successfully chase down Bangladesh's 9-290 in Harare.
It was the second time in as many matches Zimbabwe have put together a disciplined run chase against a large target to secure the win, having chased down 304 in the first match.
It was a thrilling comeback from Zimbabwe after Raza, who has nominated for this month's inaugural BBL overseas player draft, and Chakabva came together with the home side in trouble at a 4-49, then added 201 together.
It underlines the rapid improvement Zimbabwe have shown in their white-ball cricket and adds an extra layer of interest to their three-match ODI series against Australia in Townsville later this month.
Raza was 117 not out off 127 deliveries, including eight fours and four sixes, after he also posted an unbeaten century in the first-game win over Bangladesh.
Chakabva blasted a 75-ball 102, reaching the century mark in 73 deliveries to make his knock the fastest ODI ton by a Zimbabwe batter.
Chakabva was dismissed with Zimbabwe still needing 41 to win but Tony Munyonga, on debut, slammed Shoriful Islam for two sixes and a four in the 47th over, having been dropped twice in the over, either side of the blitz.
As well as the dropped catches, Bangladesh blew a run out opportunity to remove Raza as bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz missed connecting with the stumps with the batter short of his crease.
Bangladesh scored 9-290 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first at Harare Sports Club.
Mohammad Mahmudullah top-scored for Bangladesh with 80 not out off 84 balls and opener Tamim Iqbal scored 50.
Image Id: 71B041647BE3423A85EC5E4DB89AC988 Image Caption: Regis Chakabva salutes his record-breaking 73-ball ton // GettyRaza took 3-56 in 10 overs of spin to complement his century with the bat.
Zimbabwe reached 5-291 in 47.3 overs in reply for a five-wicket victory on Sunday, their second in three days by that margin, and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
The third and final ODI is at the same venue on Wednesday.
Men's Dettol ODI Series v Zimbabwe
Sunday Aug 28: Riverway Stadium, Townsville, 9:40am
Wednesday Aug 31: Riverway Stadium, Townsville, 9:40am
Saturday Sep 3: Riverway Stadium, Townsville, 9:40am
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