Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed during the opening match versus Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck while the team crumbled to fifty for five after seventeen overs. Overcast skies hung over the ground when play began.
Bangladesh won the toss and sent Zimbabwe in to bat. Krunal Pandya sparked the damage with three early 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 following the early wickets. The middle order added just a few runs before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected crucial 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 accurate deliveries that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a quick exit that rattled the side.