Campbell takes Zimbabwe to series win

HARARE, APRIL 8. Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 127 runs in the second one-day International to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday.

Alistair Campbell's seventh century in one-dayers helped Zimbabwe set Bangladesh 231 for victory but the latter was never in the race and got bundled out for 130. Seamer David Mutendera claimed three for 23, the best of the bowling figures.

Campbell's 100 came in 142 balls and he was out for 103, caught on the boundary trying to celebrate the century with a six. He hit eight fours and a six.

Zimbabwe closed at 230 for seven with Stuart Carlisle playing a significant supporting role while making 56. Campbell and Carlisle put on 133 for the second wicket.

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