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Vol. 5 Num 734 Wed. June 21, 2006  
   
Sports


BD A start with a win


Nazmus Sadat anchored Bangladesh A to an easy victory over hosts Zimbabwe A in the first four-day match on the fourth and final day at the Mutare Sports Club ground yesterday.

The tyro opener scored 52 as the visitors chased down a small target of 112 in only 28.2 overs.

His partner Nafees Iqbal scored 23 while skipper Tushar Imran batted till the end to ensure Bangladesh cross the line with an undefeated 21.

Bangladesh A scored 393 runs in their first innings, helped by a superb 128 by Tushar. Then left-arm spinner Enamul Haque Jr. took charge and ended with nine wickets in the match.

Zimbabwe A batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri also hit 127, but that was not enough to even guarantee a draw for the hosts.

The second string side now rest and practice for the next two days before starting their second four-day match against the same opponents on Friday.