Bangladesh won the T20I series against Zimbabwe in the most dramatic fashion possible, clinching the decider in Bulawayo amidst last-over chaos.
The Decider
Zimbabwe posted 143/7 in 20 overs. Bangladesh needed 144 to win and achieved it with 2 balls to spare, finishing at 144/6.
Brad Evans' Last-Over Heroics
The drama unfolded in the final over when Brad Evans nearly pulled off the impossible:
- 19.1: Wicket! Evans bowls Mahedi Hasan
- 19.2: Wicket! Evans bowls Taskin Ahmed
- 19.3: Wide ball — Evans loses control
- 19.4: Boundary! Rishad Hossain hits winning runs
Evans' Figures
Despite the last-over drama, Evans finished with 3/28 in 4 overs — one of the best bowling performances of the series.
Series Result
Bangladesh won the 3-match T20I series 2-1, bouncing back from losing the 1st T20I.
Key Performers
- Rishad Hossain (BAN): 3/24 in 4 overs, match-winning boundary
- Mahedi Hasan (BAN): 2/31 in 4 overs
- Brad Evans (ZIM): 3/28 in 4 overs, nearly won it single-handedly
- Clive Madande (ZIM): 45 (38) — top scorer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe T20I series?
Bangladesh won the 3-match T20I series 2-1.
What happened in the last over?
Brad Evans took 2 wickets in 2 balls but conceded a wide and boundary, allowing Bangladesh to win with 2 balls to spare.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Sources: Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo
Published: July 19, 2026 | Author: CricAI Editorial