Zimbabwe seized the initiative on the first day of the one‑off Test in Harare. Innocent Kaia made a quick fifty. Fast bowler Brendon Bennett picked up crucial wickets. The hosts sustained pressure on Saturday. Kaia added crucial runs. Bennett claimed additional scalps. By the close of Day 2 Zimbabwe were ahead by a comfortable margin. Bangladesh’s batsmen found it hard to build steady partnerships.
Bangladesh still hopes Litton Das will play in the limited‑overs series upcoming. The Test opens Bangladesh’s 2026 tour of Zimbabwe. After that, the team will travel into the Asia Cup.