Saifuddiin, Shafiul and Aminul sealed the win for Bangladesh

Bangladesh knocked out Zimbabwe from the ongoing tri-nation T20I series as they register a 39-run victory against Hamilton Maskadza's side at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. Bangladesh will be facing Afghanistan in the final of the tournament at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on September 24. 

A beautiful fifty from Mahmudullah led Bangladesh to 175 for 7 in their tri-nation series game against Zimbabwe at Chattogram on

He and Mushfiqur Rahm made 78 in the fourth wicket after Bangladesh had lost three wickets in quick succession after a good start thanks to an attacking 22-ball 38 from opener Liton Das who hit four fours and two sixes.

His opening partner Najmul Hossain Shanto, made 11 off nine balls on his debut before being the first man out in the fifth over bowled by Kyle Jarvis.

Liton followed him in the next over while captain Shakib Al Hasan (10) also joined them eight balls later.

Mushfiq was out on 32, made in 26 balls with three fours and a six.

Jarvis was the most successful bowler for Zimbabwe, bagging three wickets while Chris Mpofu bagged two.

Score Card:

Bangladesh: 175/7, 20 overs( Mahmudullah 62, Jarvis 3/32)

Zimbabwe:  136/10, 20 overs ( Mutumbami 54, Shafiul 3/36)