Having headed into the series tagged as favourites and relishing on a prospect to win their first-ever away series, the Tigers completely failed to come into grips with their own errors as the Zimbabweans took sweet revenge after being defeated in both the Test and the one-day series back in January 2005.

Middle-order batsman Brendan Taylor again ended the match with a massive six, this time off leg-spinner Alok Kapali, to end the match with 8.2 overs still in the bag.

Bangladesh succumbed once again to some poor shot selections and a couple of unnecessary run-outs to score 206 for nine in 50 overs.

Opener Shahriar Nafees struck 45 off 93 balls before throwing away his wicket to part-time bowler Hamilton Masakadza. He shared a 52-run stand with in form Aftab Ahmed, who scored 27.

All-rounder Forhad Reza struck a four and a six to score 30 runs. His innings was also abruptly ended after being in a terrible mix-up with stand-in skipper Khaled Mashud.

For Zimbabwe, skipper Prosper Utseya tied the visitors down and took two for 25, while Masakadza chipped in with two for 36.

In reply, one-down Gregory Strydom scored his maiden half-century to guide the hosts. He scored a run-a-ball 58 before being dismissed by left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak Raj.

Taylor shared an unbeaten 53-run stand with Stuart Matsikenyeri after Masakadza had retired hurt on 19 after with a nosebleed.

Veteran spinner Mohammad Rafique took one for 30 off 10 overs, while Raj and seamer Reza took one each.

The last match in the series will be held at the same ground tomorrow.