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Sikandar Raza Shuts Down ‘Easy Win’ Talk After Zimbabwe Beat Bangladesh In Tri-Series Opener

Kaushik Kashyap

Sikandar Raza on win over Bangladesh. [Source - AFP]Sikandar Raza on win over Bangladesh. [Source - AFP]

Sikandar Raza came out strongly after Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in the first match of the ODI tri-series in the UAE. The Zimbabwe captain dismissed talk of an easy win.

Raza credited his team’s ability to grind out a result and adapt to the conditions, insisting that Zimbabwe’s dominant victory over Bangladesh was earned through hard work and smart cricket.

Sikandar Raza Praises Zimbabwe’s Fightback In Win Over Bangladesh

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza praised his team’s fighting spirit after beating Bangladesh in the ODI tri-series opener in the UAE. Zimbabwe lost three wickets inside the first ten overs but recovered through key partnerships to post 271 runs.

“We were three down in the first ten overs. It was tough at that time. But credit to Craig Ervine, credit to BT (Brendan Taylor), the way they held the innings together, and then credit to Wellington and Newman, the way they finished the game. I don't think it was an easy win,” Raza said after beating Bangladesh by 99 runs.

Raza also pointed out that Bangladesh started their chase well and put Zimbabwe under pressure. He credited his players for fighting back with the ball and staying in the game when Bangladesh looked to be in control.

‘No Win Comes Easy’: Sikandar Raza Refuses To Disrespect Bangladesh

Despite Zimbabwe’s victory, Sikandar Raza was quick to dismiss suggestions that the result came easily. He pointed out that Bangladesh had dominated Zimbabwe in several previous encounters, stressing that recent success should not undermine the challenge. 

"There is no easy game, there is no easy win. There was a time when Bangladesh probably beat us out of eight games maybe six times, and I'm sure they would say the same thing that it wasn't easy."

"So the fact that we have won three out of the last four ODIs does not mean it's easy. Brother, it's international cricket, no win comes easy, and I would not disrespect Bangladesh or for that matter any other country by calling it an easy win," Raza added.

Raza credited Zimbabwe’s ability to understand and adapt to the conditions as a major factor behind their victory. He insisted that the team’s resilience with both bat and ball ultimately made the difference.