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T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe despite drama in last over
After a chaotic and dramatic last over in Brisbane, Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by three runs in their third match of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday. In the last two overs, Zimbabwe needed 26 runs with five wickets in hand. They had Ryan Burl and Sean Williams at the crease.
In the last over, Zimbabwe needed 16 to seal the match. Mosaddek Hossain, who had conceded 27 runs in his first three overs, came to bowl the last over. He scalped two wickets, conceding 12 runs.
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The match ended in a dramatic fashion when Mosaddek delivered a no-ball after the fifth delivery that sent Richard Ngarava back. Blessing Muzarabani swung the bat but missed. Nurul Hasan collected the ball and stumped him. But Nurul collected the ball before the stumps and the umpire called it a no-ball.
Right after Nurul stumped Muzarabani, Bangladesh started a celebration. But the umpire called for them to deliver another ball. This time, Muzarabani failed to connect the ball and Bangladesh won by three runs. Zimbabwe ended up at 147 for eight in 20 overs.
Earlier, in the 19th over, Shakib Al Hasan conceded seven runs off the first three balls, and in the fourth ball, he trapped Williams in a run-out for 64 off 42 balls. It was a great effort from the Bangladesh captain.
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Williams drove to the off region, and Shakib sprinted quickly to collect the ball and shattered the stumps at the non-striker end. Shakib ended the over by giving 10 runs away.
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed took three wickets while Mustafizur Rahman and Mosaddek took two wickets each.
Bangladesh won the toss in this match and opted to bat first. Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 71 and guided Bangladesh to a fighting score.
In reply, Zimbabwe lost four wickets inside the powerplay, with Taskin taking two and Mustafizur Rahman taking two more.
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Bangladesh lost their last match to South Africa, while Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in their last match. With Bangladesh's win against Zimbabwe in their third encounter of the T20 World Cup 2022, they have kept their hope alive for the quest for a semifinal berth.
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T20 World Cup: Taskin takes 3 wickets, Zimbabwe in trouble
In pursuit of 151, Zimbabwe have lost 5 wickets for 69, as right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed took 3 in his first 3 overs. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first in their third match in the T20 World Cup 2022 and posted 150 runs for 7 in 20 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 71 for Bangladesh. In reply, Zimbabwe lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay, with Taskin taking 2 and Mustafizur Rahman taking 2 more.
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Taskin also did well in Bangladesh's first match in this T20 World Cup against the Netherlands. The strong pace attack of Bangladesh did not give Zimbabwe a chance to fight back.
At the end of the 12th over, Zimbabwe were batting at 80 for 5. They have to fight really hard to seal this match in Brisbane.
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Bangladesh lost their last match to South Africa, while Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in their last T20 match. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are playing against each other for the first time in the T20 World Cup competition, and this is a crucial contest in their quest for a place in the semifinals. The tigers are currently dominating thanks to Taskin Ahmed's three wickets.
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T20 World Cup: Shanto guides Bangladesh to 150 vs Zimbabwe
Left-handed opener Najmul Hossain Shanto guided Bangladesh to a fighting score of 150 against Zimbabwe in a T20 World Cup match on Sunday in Brisbane.
Bangladesh opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in the two sides' first-ever meeting in the T20 World Cup competition. Soumya Sarkar fell for a duck in this match. Liton Das came in at three and scored 14 off 12 balls. After that, Shakib joined Shanto in the third-wicket stand.
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While Shakib fell for 23, Shanto hit a fifty off 45 balls and ended up with 71 off 54 balls. The batter was suffering from a hamstring problem during his stay in the middle.
Afif Hossain was the second highest scorer for Bangladesh, posting 29. Bangladesh ended on 150 for seven in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in Brisbane thanks to Shanto's effective knock with the bat. For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani bagged two wickets each.
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T20 World Cup: Shakib falls after a 50-plus stand with Shanto
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan fell prey to Sean Williams, scoring 23 off 20 balls after making a 50-plus stand with Najmul Hossain Shanto in their T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe.
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Bangladesh are batting first against Zimbabwe in their third match of the competition in Brisbane. Soumya Sarkar fell for a duck in the match. Liton Das came in at three and scored 14 off 12 balls.
After that, Shakib joined Shanto in the third-wicket stand. While Shakib fell for 23, Shanto hit a 50 off 45 balls, but together they constructed a 50-odd run stand. This is the first time Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are taking on each other in the T20 World Cup.
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Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2022: Tigers opt to bat first
Tigers captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to bat first in the Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2022 match at the Gabba, Brisbane.
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are familiar foes, but this is the first time both teams are taking on each other in a World Cup match. Zimbabwe won their last match against Pakistan by only a run. On the other hand, Bangladesh lost their last match to South Africa by a big margin.
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Bangladesh made one change to their playing XI—replacing Mehidy Hasan Miraz with Yasir Ali. Zimbabwe also made a change. They brought in Tendai Chatara, overlooking Luke Jongwe.
Bangladesh XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (w), Mosaddek Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed
Zimbabwe XI: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (w), Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani
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Batting first has a better record at the Gabba, so tigers captain Shakib Al Hasan chose to field second in this Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2022 match.
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Host cities for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022
Australia, one of the top crickets playing nations, will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2022 for the first time. Local people and international fans will have the opportunity to join the festival and enjoy the host cities’ marvelous tourist spots, exotic foods, versatile culture, and more. The world Cup tournament’s 45 matches will be played in seven stadiums located across 7 big cities including Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, and Perth. Let’s take a look at the top things to do in the host cities for the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Host cities for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022
You should not just enjoy your time watching some exciting matches. You can also check out what these cities have in their bucket to offer you.
Sydney
Sydney is a beautiful city with plenty to see and do. From the iconic Sydney Opera House to the attractive Bondi Beach, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Regarding food, Sydney offers a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world. If you are looking for something truly unique, be sure to try one of the city’s many Aboriginal restaurants.
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Australia’s Brisbane selected to host 2032 Summer Olympic Games
Australia’s Brisbane has been selected to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games.
The decision was made at the 138th IOC (the International Olympic Committee) Session in Tokyo and Brisbane was the only candidate city bidding to host the Summer Olympics in 2032.
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"The secret ballot was held at the 138th Session in Tokyo, two days before the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games, under strict COVID-19 restrictions," the IOC said in a statement. "Brisbane received 72 yes and 5 no votes from 77 valid votes."
Commenting on the selection of Brisbane, IOC President Thomas Bach said: "The Brisbane 2032 vision and Games plan fit into long-term regional and national strategies for social and economic development in Queensland and Australia, and complement the goals for the Olympic Movement outlined in Olympic Agenda 2020 and 2020+5, while focusing on providing memorable sports experiences for athletes and fans."
"Today’s vote is a vote of trust that Brisbane and Queensland will stage magnificent Olympic and Paralympic Games 2032," Bach stated. "We have heard a lot of positive feedback from IOC Members and International Federations in the past few months."
Australia was the venue for the Olympic Games on two occasions in the past, with Melbourne hosting the Olympics in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.
Following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Paris will host the Summer Games in 2024 and Los Angeles - in 2028.
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The 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Japan’s capital of Tokyo are held this year between July 23 and August 8. In March 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to postpone the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan for one year due to the spread of COVID-19.
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Thakur, Sundar revive India's hopes in series deciding Test
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