Rabeya's spin and Dilara's fifty give Bangladesh women a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe
Bangladesh bounced back in their second match of the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, beating Zimbabwe by nine wickets after Rabeya Khan's spinning spell and an unbeaten fifty from Dilara Akter.
Bangladesh had lost their first match to Pakistan by eight wickets. In the second match they recovered from that defeat to take the win.
In Ajman in the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe won the toss and batted first, finishing their 20 overs on 131 for seven.
Chippo Mugeri-Tiripano top-scored for Zimbabwe with 40 off 30 balls. Josephine Nkomo made 35 off 29 balls, and Kelis Ndhlovu made 22.
Among Bangladesh's bowlers, Rabeya Khan took three wickets, Disha Biswas took two and Ritu Moni took one.
Chasing the target, openers Dilara Akter and Sathi Rani gave Bangladesh a good start, putting on a 104-run partnership.
The stand ended when Sathi was out off the last ball of the 13th over, having made 45. Michelle Mavunga took Zimbabwe's only wicket.
Dilara then took Bangladesh home alongside Sharmin Akter, finishing unbeaten on 68 off 49 balls with eight fours. Sharmin made six off 13 balls.
Bangladesh reached the target with 15 balls to spare.
