20 Aug 2011

Bangladesh avoid series whitewash

9:02 am on 20 August 2011

Bangladesh made a long-awaited breakthrough in their ODI cricket series against Zimbabwe after winning the fourth of five one-day internationals at Queens Sports Club.

After bowling out the home side for 199, Bangladesh coasted home, scoring 203-4 to avoid a tour whitewash as Zimbabwe lead the series 3-1.

It was a welcome victory after their three previous ODI defeats and a Test reversal by the home side.

Zimbabwe were asked to bat by Shakib Al Hassan and only skipper Brendan Taylor held them together with his fourth century in ODI's, scoring a six and seven fours to reach 106.

The final ODI will be played at the same venue on Monday.