Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Live ಸ್ಕೋರ್, One-off Test of Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

The white ball action awaits - That brings the curtains down on this one-off Test match. A truly convincing and memorable victory for Zimbabwe, who outclassed their opponents in every single department. But the cricketing action doesn't stop here. The red ball goes back into the box as the two sides now prepare to lock horns in a high-octane 3-match ODI series. The first ODI will be played on Monday, 6th July, starting at 7.30 am GMT. Make sure to tune in early for all the pre-match build-up and analysis. Until then, thank you so much for joining us. Goodbye and cheers!

Victorious skipper of Zimbabwe - Richard Ngarava expresses that winning his first Test as skipper provides a wonderful feeling, and he remains hopeful that the team can maintain this winning streak in their consecutive series. He mentions that expanding the pre-series training pool from 25 to around 40 players proves crucial, as it allows selectors to find and field the finest batters and bowlers in the country. Ngarava praises Brian Bennett as one of the lineup's top performers but highlights that total collective contributions from the rest of the batters are what drive this successful result. Furthermore, he shares immense pride in Newman's rapid development, predicting a massive future for him in Zimbabwean cricket.

Player of the Match - Innocent Kaia is the Player of the Match for his knock of 140 runs in 227 balls. He thanks God for giving him the opportunity, and he is happy to get his century. He adds that he put in the hard work to stay fit and that paid off. He reckons that Bangladesh bowlers did well, but it was his day. He ends by saying that in the upcoming series, they will give their best and hope for a good outcome.

The captain of Bangladesh - Najmul Hossain Shanto says that their batting was the problem in both innings, which ultimately cost them the match. Najmul Hossain Shanto notes that while the team has been playing good cricket recently, they fail to execute their plans properly in these different conditions. Shanto emphasizes that the batters do not select the right shots despite the talent in the lineup. Shanto mentions that the squad continues to perform brilliantly in white-ball cricket, securing victories in their last few series as new players successfully integrate into the side.

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The final demolition - Any hopes of a post-lunch miracle vanished in a heartbeat as Zimbabwe's bowlers came out to finish the job. There was simply no escape for the Bangladesh lower order as wickets tumbled in a flash. They turned up the heat, ripping through the tail. Richard Ngarava picked three quick wickets, while the relentless Blessing Muzarabani ended with spectacular figures of 4/65. It was a complete, clinical performance from the hosts, sealing a historic and thumping victory by an innings and 85 runs.

Muzarabani’s morning magic - The morning session of Day 3 belonged entirely to Blessing Muzarabani. The towering speedster bowled a fiery spell, removing Mahmudul Hasan Joy and the dangerous Mominul Haque in quick succession to shatter the visitors' confidence. A brief 61-run resistance between skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim gave Bangladesh a temporary breathing room, but Nyamhuri returned to clean up the skipper. In a final, devastating blow right at the stroke of Lunch, Muzarabani induced an edge from Mushfiqur to leave Bangladesh gasping at 117/5, still trailing by 153 runs and staring down the barrel of defeat.

A shaky start to the survival mission -  With a massive deficit on their shoulders, Bangladesh's second innings was always going to be a brutal test of character. They needed a solid, calming foundation to erase the deficit, but the horror script remained unchanged. Shadman Islam fell cheaply before stumps on Day 2, leaving the visitors limping at 40/1 overnight. As the sun rose on Day 3, the assignment for the Tigers was clear, bat long and survive. However, Zimbabwe’s bowlers smelled blood and were ready to hunt.

Zimbabwe piled on the mountain - If Bangladesh found the conditions unplayable, Zimbabwe showed them how to master African soil. The hosts turned a steady platform into complete domination, piling up a massive 410 runs. Innocent Kaia was the star of the show, converting his overnight score into a magnificent maiden Test century of 140, while Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, and Wessly Madhevere rubbed salt into the wounds with fluent half-centuries. Bangladesh’s lone warrior was left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, who bowled his heart out for a sensational 7/138, but Zimbabwe still walked away with a mountain of a 270-run lead.

The Harare horror show for Bangladesh - Zimbabwe win by an innings and 85 runs. This is also Zimbabwe's biggest margin of victory in Tests. It all started with a relentless Zimbabwe pace attack on Day 1. Bangladesh walked right into a storm, getting completely folded for a measly 140 runs after being 113/2 at one stage. Newman Nyamhuri and Brad Evans made the ball talk. Only Mominul Haque showed some fight with a gritty 60, but once he was dismissed, the middle and lower order collapsed like a pack of cards, losing eight wickets for just 27 runs. Newman Nyamhuri picked 4 wickets while Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Brad Evans picked two wickets each in the first innings.

OUT! TAKEN! A convincing victory for the home side. Back of a length, angling in, on middle. Hasan Mahmud stays back and looks to pull it, but gets a top edge. The ball flies in the air between mid on and mid-wicket. Blessing Muzarabani runs to his right from mid on and takes a good catch. Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs.

Back of a length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud tries to play an uppercut but misses.

Nice and full, outside off, Ebadot Hossain drives it through covers for a single.

Hard length, outside off, Hasan Mahmud opens the face of his bat and steers it through backward point for a single.

Bangs it short, on off, Hasan Mahmud tries to play an uppercut but misses.

A tad fuller, outside off, Ebadot Hossain stays back and steers it through cover-point. The fielder has a long chase to do as the batters collect three runs.

FOUR! A boundary to end the over! Blessing Muzarabani bowls a low full toss in an attempt at a yorker, on leg, Hasan Mahmud flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

On the stumps, fuller in length, Hasan Mahmud blocks it to mid off.

Short and wide, Hasan Mahmud leaves the harmless delivery.

A yorker, on off, Hasan Mahmud digs it to cover for a brace.

Beaten! Back of a length, outside off, with a hint of away movement. Hasan Mahmud looks to block it but misses.

Fullish, outside off, Hasan Mahmud pushes it to the cover fielder.

DRINKS! Well, this might probably be the last break before this game gets settled in the account of Zimbabwe. All Zimbabwe needs is 1 wicket to win this contest, whereas Bangladesh is still trailing by 96 runs. it is just a matter of time before the final nail in the coffin is hammered by the host team. It will be a miracle for ages if Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain could even force the hosts to bat again. Blessing Muzarabani continues...

Good length, on middle and leg. Ebadot Hossain pushes this to the left of the bowler.

Shaping in, around off, Ebadot Hossain blocks this out.

Hard length, just outside off, Ebadot Hossain has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Ebadot has intentionally played this for four. Good length, wide of off, Ebadot Hossain leans back and opens his bat face to slice this beyond the backward point field for a boundary.

Short and on off, going across the batter. Ebadot Hossain arches back and leaves it.

Good length, around off, Ebadot Hossain stays deep inside the crease and keeps it out to point.

Full and around off, Hasan Mahmud rolls this from the bottom of his bat to covers.