DHAKA, July 19, 2026 (BSS)-Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim credited the bowlers for laying the foundation of the team's T20 series-clinching victory 
over Zimbabwe, saying patience and partnerships were the keys to his match-winning innings.

Named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series, Tanzid expressed delight after Bangladesh secured the three-match T20 series 2-1, ending an 
otherwise disappointing tour on a positive note.

"First of all, Alhamdulillah, we won the series. It's an amazing feeling," Tanzid said after the match.

He praised the bowlers for restricting Zimbabwe to a manageable total on a challenging batting surface.

"I think our bowlers did a really good job. They bowled very nicely on that wicket. We knew the first six overs weren't easy to bat on, so I was trying 
to build a partnership and play as long as possible," he said.

Explaining his batting approach, the left-handed opener said he focused on keeping things simple instead of forcing the pace.

"I tried not to play too hard, just watch the ball and play on merit. That's the main thing," he said.

Tanzid also highlighted the significance of the series victory after Bangladesh endured defeats in both the one-off Test and the three-match ODI 
series earlier in the tour.

"It's feeling amazing because we lost the last two series in the Tests and ODIs, so winning the last series is a really amazing feeling. I hope the boys 
are enjoying it too," he added.

Reflecting on the tense closing stages of the chase, Tanzid said he remained composed despite watching from the non-striker's end in the final over.

"I was trying to keep myself normal. I believed that if I stayed at the wicket, I could easily finish the match. That's what I believed in that 
situation," he said.