Chittagong, Nov. 5: All-rounder Naeem Islam hit a superb 73 not out off 90 balls to power Bangladesh to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final one-dayer here on Thursday.

The 22-year-old kept his cool and added 35 runs along with last man Nazmul Hossain to snatch victory from Zimbabwe, with the hosts finishing the series as comfortable 4-1 winners.

Brendan Taylor hit a brilliant 118 not out — his maiden ton — off 125 balls to propel the visitors to 221/9. — AFP