Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed during the opening match versus Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck as Zimbabwe slumped to 50/5 in 17 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 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 after the early blows. The middle order added just a few runs before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected sharp 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 rapid order. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered a disciplined spell that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a first‑ball out that rattled the side.