Zimbabwe set 171 runs target for Tigers

Zimbabwe have set Bangladesh a target of 171 runs to win the first ODI match in the Rocket Tri-Nation Series 2018 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) on Monday.

The visiting Zimbabwe have managed to score 170 by losing all wickets in their innings with Sikandar Raza making half-century of 52 off 99 balls.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan struck twice in the opening over in the match, leaving Zimbabwe in trouble at 5/2.

Besides, strike of Masharafe and Sunzamul in early overs triggered a top-order collapse of Zimbabwe team after scoring 124 runs in 36 overs in the match.

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won the toss and elected to bowl first in the tri-series opener against Zimbabwe in the tri-series opener in Mirpur.