Raza out for golden duck as Zimbabwe lose ODI to Bangladesh

Sikandar Raza's golden run ended with a golden duck as his Zimbabwe side lost by 105 runs to Bangladesh on Wednesday in the third one-day international in Harare.

An unbeaten 85 by Afif Hossain lifted Bangladesh to 256-9 in 50 overs when put in to bat and Mustafizur Rahman then took 4-17 as Zimbabwe were all out for just 151 in 32.2 overs.

Pakistan-born Raza batted brilliantly in guiding Zimbabwe to a winning 2-0 lead in the three-game series last weekend, hitting unbeaten knocks of 135 and 117 in superb run chases for two five-wicket victories.

But the 36-year-old, whose childhood dream to be a fighter pilot in the Pakistan Air Force was dashed by an eyesight glitch, finally met his match in ODI debutant Ebadot Hossain.

Facing his first ball with Zimbabwe reeling at 17-3, Raza fell victim to an inswinging yorker that flattened the middle and off stumps.

"It would have been nice to score lots of runs and win again, but my mood does not change when I fail to do so," said Raza.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to play cricket for Zimbabwe, to enjoy life and be in good health.

"India will be here next week for three one-day internationals and all of us are looking forward to that huge challenge."

Raza skippered Zimbabwe on Wednesday after wicketkeeper Regis Chakabva -- standing in for injured captain Craig Ervine during the series -- sprained a hand.

Reacting to the first ODI victory on the tour, Afif said: "I think we played very well but we have to improve our bowling and today we did very well with the ball.

"We are ready for the Asia Cup later this month and, hopefully, we will then get some rest before resuming our cricket careers."

Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal hailed Afif, saying "I felt the wicket was good again today