Sunday 16 November 2014 16:16, UK
Bangladesh eased to a 186-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final Test in Chittagong on Sunday to sweep the series 3-0.
Resuming the day on 71-1 and chasing a formidable target of 449, the tourists were bowled out for 262 in their second innings just before tea on the fifth day, with Regis Chakabva (89no) the only batsman to offer much resistance as wickets tumbled around him.
Seamers Shafiul Islam and Rubel Hossain, and spinners Jubair Hossain and Shuvagata Hom, claimed two wickets each to seal Bangladesh's domination of the series - only the second time in their Test history they have swept a series.
Hamilton Masakadza was first to fall on the day for 38 as his attempted reverse sweep off Hom spooned up into the gloves of wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim.
Hom then had his second wicket as Raza thumped a full toss straight down the throat of Taijul Islam at deep midwicket to depart for 65 off 75 balls.
Brendan Taylor and Chakabva set about repairing the damage and the two put on 49 before the Zimbabwe captain departed for 24 after edging to point off Jubair, who then dismissed Elton Chigumbura shortly before lunch.
Chakabva and Ervine resisted until well into the afternoon session and added 49 for the sixth wicket, with the former going past 50 after cutting Jubair to the point boundary, just his third four.
But once Ervine was given out lbw to Mahmudullah for 16, Zimbabwe's resistance ended as the lower order meekly folded.
In the 88 Tests Bangladesh have played since their debut in 2000, they have won just seven, lost 70 and drawn 11, but this win lifts them off the bottom of the Test rankings, leaving Zimbabwe in their place.
Captain Mushfiqur Rahim, who will hand over the captaincy to Mashrafe Mortaza for the forthcoming ODI's, said: "It's a great feeling to sweep the series, the team really performed well.
"Our management planned very well and we executed those plans. I hope we can continue like this in future also."
Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor conceded Bangladesh were the better team over the three Tests.
"It's been frustrating but you have to give credit to Bangladesh," said Taylor. "We fought hard but they made it very difficult for us to get back into the game.
"They have a quality spin attack and we were probably short in that department. Hopefully we will do better in the one-dayers. It is a different format and we want to salvage some pride."
