Zimbabwe’s batting collapsed in the first ODI against Bangladesh. Opener Lucas Shadzai fell for a duck as Zimbabwe slumped to fifty for five after seventeen overs. Overcast skies hung over the ground as the game kicked off.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to put Zimbabwe in. Krunal Pandya sparked the damage with three early wickets. Shafiqul Islam then claimed two more as Zimbabwe lost seven before reaching 100.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the pressure high throughout the spell. Zimbabwe struggled to build any partnership after the early blows. The middle order added only a handful of runs before the innings folded. Bangladesh’s fielders collected crucial catches to complete the collapse. The match ended with Bangladesh cruising to a comfortable win.
Zimbabwe’s captain could not stabilize the innings amid the dull weather. The wickets fell one after another. Bangladesh’s opening bowler delivered tight lines that set the tone. Shadzai’s dismissal was a quick exit that rattled the side.