Liton fifty steers Bangladesh forward

PBC News:  Bangladesh have scored 124 runs losing four wickets after 30 overs against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three match series at Harare Sports Club ground at Harare on Friday.

Liton Kumar is batting on 55 off 81 and Mahmudullah on 17 off 33.

Blessing Muzarabani picked up two wickets while Tendai Chatara and Richard Ngarava each bagged one wicket.

Muzarabani removed Tamim Iqbal for a duck as he was caught by wicket keeper in the first ball of the third over.

Later, ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan got out (19) while trying to play a cut shot and get caught.

Earlier, the hosts won the toss and opted to bowl first against the visiting side.