• Raza, Kaia slam centuries in Zimbabwe win

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    Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia scored hundreds as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets in the first ODI on Friday.

    The home team lost openers Regis Chakabva and Tarisai Musakanda with just six runs on the scoreboard as they chased a formidable Bangladesh total of 303-2 that included four half centuries.

    A third Zimbabwe wicket fell after they lifted the score to 62 and then Raza and Kaia came together to put on 192 runs for the fourth wicket and set up a brilliant victory as Zimbabwe reached 307-5 with 10 balls to spare.

    Raza was unbeaten on 135, including six sixes and eight fours, while Kaia struck two sixes and 11 fours in his 110 before being caught by Shoriful Islam at short fine leg.

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