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 with three early wickets. Shafiqul Islam then claimed two more as Zimbabwe lost seven before reaching 100.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the pressure relentless throughout the spell. Zimbabwe struggled to build any partnership after the early blows. The middle order added just a few runs before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected important 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 one after another. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered a disciplined spell that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a golden duck that rattled the side.