| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 44 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Ryan Burl | 30 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 120 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahid Rana | 4 | 26 | 4 | 6.5 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 4 | 35 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Ali | 23 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 127.78 |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Milton Shumba | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | c Tanzid Hasan Tamim b Nahid Rana | 44 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | c Saif Hassan b Nahid Rana | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 155.56 |
| Dion Myers | c (sub)Rishad Hossain b Saifuddin | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Sikandar Raza | c Towhid Hridoy b Saifuddin | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 153.85 |
| Ryan Burl | not out | 30 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 120 |
| Milton Shumba | c Taskin Ahmed b Nahid Rana | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | c Saif Hassan b Nahid Rana | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Evans | not out | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 190 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 |
| Nahid Rana | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8.8 |
| Saif Hassan | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Hassan | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Richard Ngarava | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Richard Ngarava | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 200 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | c Sikandar Raza b Blessing Muzarabani | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Towhid Hridoy | c Tashinga Musekiwa b Milton Shumba | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Yasir Ali | batting | 23 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 127.78 |
| Nurul Hasan | run out (Sikandar Raza) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Mahedi Hasan | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 1.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Brad Evans | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Dion Myers | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Milton Shumba | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
In an exciting clash at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe triumphed over Bangladesh by 32 runs. Brian Bennett's explosive batting and Nahid Rana's impressive bowling were the highlights of the match, with Zimbabwe setting a challenging target that Bangladesh couldn't chase down.
Zimbabwe set a competitive total of 170/6 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat by Bangladesh, who won the toss and opted to bowl. Brian Bennett was the standout performer for Zimbabwe, scoring a crucial 44 runs off 30 balls, including six boundaries and a six. His innings laid a solid foundation for Zimbabwe, supported by contributions from Ryan Burl (30* off 25) and Brad Evans (19* off 10).
Nahid Rana was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, claiming 4 wickets for 26 runs in his full quota of four overs. His victims included key players like Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani. Despite his efforts, the rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the Zimbabwean batsmen.
In response, Bangladesh's innings faltered early as Richard Ngarava removed both openers, Saif Hassan (12) and Tanzid Hasan Tamim (16), in quick succession. Despite Yasir Ali's attempt to stabilize the innings with a run-a-ball 23, Bangladesh kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Zimbabwe's bowlers maintained pressure throughout, with Richard Ngarava taking two wickets for just 18 runs. Blessing Muzarabani and Milton Shumba also chipped in with crucial wickets. Sikandar Raza's all-round contribution included a run-out and some economical overs that tightened the noose around Bangladesh's chase.
Bangladesh was eventually bowled out for 138 in just 19 overs, falling short of their target by 32 runs. The disciplined bowling attack from Zimbabwe ensured their victory in this first T20I match.
The game featured some excellent fielding efforts, notably from Sikandar Raza who executed a sharp run-out and took a crucial catch to dismiss Parvez Hossain Emon. Tadiwanashe Marumani also shone in the field with two catches.
Overall, it was an all-round performance from Zimbabwe that led them to a well-deserved victory against Bangladesh in this opening match of the series.
