Cremer restricts Bangladesh to 216-9 in tri-series ODI

Skipper Graeme Cremer led an inspired Zimbabwe bowling attack to restrict Bangladesh to 216 for nine in the fifth one-day international of the tri-nation tournament today.

Cremer claimed four wickets with his leg-spin to trigger a Bangladesh collapse as the hosts slipped from 147-2 to 170- 8. Paceman Kyle Jarvis took three wickets.

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal top-scored with 76, providing a strong start with a 106-run second wicket partnership with Shakib Al Hasan, who made 51, after electing to bat first.

It was Tamim's third successive half-century in as many matches of the tournament. The left-handed batsman also became the first Bangladeshi to amass 6,000 ODI runs during his 105- ball stay.
 

Number-10 batsman Mustafizur Rahman struck an unbeaten 18 to take Bangladesh past the 200-run mark and survive their full quota of 50 overs.

Zimbabwe would join Bangladesh in the final on Saturday if they can win the contest.