Only jigsaw puzzle that's missing is me scoring runs: Raza happy with last T20I win
Bangladesh gave a target of 158 runs in the match which Zimbabwe toppled in the 18.3 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Brian Bennett scored 70 runs off 49 balls and Raza was unbeaten on 72 runs from 46 balls. The captain of Zimbabwe finished the innings with some gorgeous hitting.

Khan Mutasim Billah LifeEditor
Posted - 2024-05-12T13:34:19+06:00
Updated - 2024-05-12T14:11:55+06:00
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says after the fifth T20I against Bangladesh that the only puzzle that was missing in the entire series was his form. However, he’s happy with his performance in the last match and satisfied to contribute for the team.
Bangladesh gave a target of 158 runs in the match which Zimbabwe toppled in the 18.3 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Brian Bennett scored 70 runs off 49 balls and Raza was unbeaten on 72 runs from 46 balls. The captain of Zimbabwe finished the innings with some gorgeous hitting.
“It's nice to contribute. In the last presentation, I came here and said the only jigsaw puzzle that's missing is me scoring runs. If I can contribute towards the succession of the team it will give me immense pleasure. And today is one of those days. It's always nice to contribute towards the winning of the side. When we were losing on those little margins, I thought that was on me. But Alhamdulillah,” Raza said.
Raza also praises the youngsters whom contribute throughout the whole series including Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Clive Madande. “A lot of positives, I lost the series 4-1 but I can say that a lot of positives and we have something to work on for the future of the T20I cricket for Zimbabwe. I am very proud of the squad and I am sure these young guns will take Zimbabwe forward,” Raza added.
Raza again shows joy as they end the series with a win. They lost the series by 4-1 but showed great fight in the last two matches and finally won the fifth match. “Thank you very much. It's nice to go home with a win. Like we said in the last three games we were working our way closer and closer to the victory margin,” Raza concluded.