Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed during the opening match versus Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck as Zimbabwe slumped 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 as the visitors slipped to seven wickets down before hitting one hundred.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the pressure intense throughout the spell. Zimbabwe struggled to build any partnership once the top order fell. The middle order added mere singles before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected sharp catches to complete the collapse. The match ended with Bangladesh cruising to a comfortable win.
Zimbabwe’s captain could not stabilize the innings under the grey sky. The wickets fell one after another. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered tight lines that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a golden duck that rattled the side.