Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed in the opening one‑day game with Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck while the team crumbled to 50 for 5 inside 17 overs. Overcast skies hung over the ground when play began.
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field. Krunal Pandya sparked the damage by taking three quick wickets. Shafiqul Islam then claimed two more while the hosts fell to seven down before a hundred.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the pressure relentless throughout the spell. Zimbabwe struggled to build any partnership once the top order fell. The middle order added only a handful of runs before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected sharp catches to complete the collapse. The match ended with Bangladesh cruising to a simple triumph.
Zimbabwe’s captain could not stabilize the innings despite the overcast conditions. The wickets fell in quick succession. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered tight lines that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a first‑ball out that rattled the side.