Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed during the opening match versus Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck when the side tumbled to 50/5 in 17 overs. Overcast skies hung over the ground when play began.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to put Zimbabwe in. Krunal Pandya sparked the damage through a trio of early dismissals. 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 following the early wickets. The middle order added only a handful of runs before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected important catches to complete the collapse. The match ended with Bangladesh cruising to an easy victory.
Zimbabwe’s captain could not stabilize the innings amid the dull weather. The wickets fell in rapid order. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered tight lines that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a quick exit that rattled the side.