Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed in the first ODI against Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck while the team crumbled to 50 for 5 inside 17 overs. Overcast skies hung over the ground at the start of the match.
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 Zimbabwe lost seven before reaching 100.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the pressure relentless 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 important 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 one after another. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered a disciplined spell that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a first‑ball out that rattled the side.