Bangladesh 150/7 (20) beat Zimbabwe 147/8 (20) by 3 runs BRISBANE, Australia – Bangladesh got their Twenty20 World Cup back on track on Sunday with a thrilling last-ball win over Zimbabwe, aided by opener Najmul Shanto’s maiden half-century and Taskin Ahmed’s three wickets. Shanto (71) helped steer Bangladesh to 150-7 …
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