Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 28 runs after Imrul Kayes masterclass

Opener Imrul Kayes struck a career best 144 off 140 balls to guide Bangladesh to 271-8 before the hosts restricted Zimbabwe to 243-9 in 50 overs.

cricket Updated: Oct 21, 2018 22:34 IST
Bangladeshi cricketer Imrul Kayes celebrates his century (100 runs) during the first one day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on October 21, 2018. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP)(AFP)

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 28 runs in the first one-day international to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

Opener Imrul Kayes struck a career best 144 off 140 balls to guide Bangladesh to 271-8 before the hosts restricted Zimbabwe to 243-9 in 50 overs.

Sean Williams made the highest score for Zimbabwe with 50 not out off 58 balls.

Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan claimed a career best 3-46 for Bangladesh.

First Published: Oct 21, 2018 22:33 IST