Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in a one-off Test in Harare by an innings and 85 runs, recording their biggest-ever margin in Tests, according to multiple reports. Bangladesh are dismissed for 185 in the match, with Zimbabwe’s bowling leading the result. NDTV reports Blessing Muzarabani takes four wickets, while captain Richard Ngarava claims three. Other accounts highlight the role of Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava in restricting Bangladesh to low scores.
After gaining a substantial first-innings advantage, Zimbabwe build on the platform created by the bowling. Innocent Kaia scores a century, helping Zimbabwe post a commanding total and secure the match-ending margin. The win is described as Zimbabwe’s first back-to-back Test success in more than 25 years, marking a notable turnaround in their recent Test results. All sources agree on the decisive nature of the victory and the key contributions from Zimbabwe’s bowlers and Kaia’s century.
