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Tigers to chase 287

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Zimbabwe collected a massive score of 286 runs for 5 wickets in stipulated 50 overs in the last ODI against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Friday.

Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to field, the hosts picked up two quick wickets for just 6 runs on the board.

However, a brilliant 132-run partnership between Shaun Williams and Brendan Taylor for the third wicket stabilised the innings and helped them pile up this massive runs on the board.

 After the departure of Taylor for 75, Williams continued the good work with Sikandar Raza and put up another partnership of 84 runs before Sikander was dismissed for 40 by Nazmul Islam.

Peter Moor also chipped in with a useful 28.

Williams was the top scored for the visitors with a brilliant century of 129*.

Bangladesh leads the 3 match series 2-0.

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