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    "excerpt": "Batsmen Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere starred as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in Harare on Saturday in the first of a three-match Twenty20 international series. Zimbabwe posted 205-3 and r",
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    "editor1": "<p>Batsmen Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere starred as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in Harare on Saturday in the first of a three-match Twenty20 international series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Zimbabwe posted 205-3 and restricted the tourists to 188-6 to take the lead in a series that continues on Sunday and concludes on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>It was the sixth consecutive victory by Zimbabwe since former star Dave Houghton began a second stint as national coch in June and a 13th loss in the last 14 T20 internationals for Bangladesh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pakistan-born Raza, often the most prolific Zimbabwe run getter, smashed an unbeaten 65 off 26 balls after coming in at number five, including four sixes and seven fours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The good thing is that we started very well, but we have another game tomorrow and we have to turn up with the right mentality,&quot; said Raza.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;We certainly have turned a corner in our mentality and how we approach the game. Dave (Houghton) has brought the keys that are unlocking our ability.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Madhevere was close to bettering his career-best T20 score of 73 when forced to retire injured midway through the final over having contributed 67.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>More cautious than Raza, his 46-ball innings included nine fours and he shared fruitful partnerships with captain Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Raza.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bangladesh, lacking several key figures, struggled with their bowling and fielding, and were always behind the Zimbabwe run rate of 10.25 as they chased victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Wicketkeeper and stand-in skipper Nurul Hasan top scored with 42 off 26 deliveries, hitting four sixes and a four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The wicket was really good so I think if we had conceded 15 fewer runs we could have been talking about a different ball game. Hopefully we will improve and come back strong on Sunday,&quot; said Hasan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;It was a very good match and we did make a few mistakes. The boys really worked hard, but there are a few things we need to improve.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Najmul Hossain Shanto was the other batsman to trouble Zimbabwe, with his 37 including a six and three fours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Luke Jongwe, with 2-34 in four overs, was the pick of the Zimbabwe bowlers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Zimbabwe began the series in a confident mood having won all five matches as hosts this month in a qualifying tournament for the T20 World Cup in Australia during October and November.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bangladesh were weakened by the absence of Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim and the retired Tamim Iqbal.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n",
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