Bangladesh wins 2nd T20 by 42 runs to lead series 2-0

KHULNA, Bangladesh (AP) Bangladesh tightened its grip on the four-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, securing a comfortable 42-run win in the second game on Sunday.

The hosts notched up a competitive 167-3 after opting to bat first and a disciplined bowling display then restricted Zimbabwe to 125-8.

Sabbir Rahman was key to Bangladesh's victory with a brilliant all-round performance. He first hit an unbeaten 43 and then claimed 3-11 off 2.1 overs to rattle Zimbabwe.

Opener Soumya Sarkar also contributed 43 to give his side a fluent start. Shakib Al Hasan added 27 not out.

Zimbabwe started well but Bangladesh's bowlers hit back to stall progress.

Opener Hamilton Masakadza resisted with 30 while Malcolm Waller made 29.

Bangladesh leads the series 2-0.