Zimbabwe won the first match against Bangladest in the series opening match. Bangladesh won their last home series against New Zealand by 4-0 and started the morning as favorit but the collapse top-middle order they finally lost by 9 runs.
Earlier Zimbabwan opening batsman made a fifty one run opening partnership. But the spinners of Bangladesh stopped their scoring rate and picked some vital wickets timely. Zimbabwe lost 5 wickets in just 98 runs, the Chakabva and Ervine took the responsibility in their shoulder and reconstruct the innings. Chakabva scored 45 runs while Ervine scored 41 runs. And finally managed to score 209 runs. Among the Bangladeshi bowlers Razzak was most successful, he took 4 wickets.
In reply Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes started well. But after departure of Tamim the top-middle order suddenly collapsed. Shakib Al Hasan, captain of Bangladesh, took responsibility but did not get support from his team mates. He tried till the end but his captain's knock was not sufficient for a victory today. He scored 63 runs while Imrul kayes scored 41 runs. Mpofu took 3 wickets for 25 runs in 9 overs, but 4 run outs were also vital in Bangladeshi innings. And Bangladesh is all out in 49 overs scoring 200 runs.
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