Mohd Ashraful hit an unbeaten ton to guide Bangladesh to an eight-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the opening ODI match.
Having restricted the hosts to 207 all out in their innings, Bangladesh cruised to their victory target in less than 35 overs, Ashraful leading the way with a run-a-ball 103 not out in Bulawayo on Sunday.
Tamim Iqbal added 63 at the top of the order and shared in a 137-run partnership with Ashraful for the second wicket.
Only Mark Vermeulen made a meaningful contribution for Zimbabwe with 92 which went some way to compensating for an awful start which saw the home side slump to 25 for two.
Nazmul Hossain claimed one of those two early wickets and finished as the standout bowler with three for 29 from 6.5 overs.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah took two wickets each for Bangladesh.
The second match of the five-game series takes place on Tuesday.
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