Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st Match, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 1st Match: Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Harare, July 06, 2026

Zimbabwe

ZIM

141/10 (36.4)

Bangladesh

BAN

116/10 (33.1)

Finished

ZIM won by 25 runs

BATSMEN	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Mustafizur Rahman	5	14	1	0	35.71
Nahid Rana	5	15	1	0	33.33

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
Richard Ngarava	7.1	1	31	3	4.33
Newman Nyamhuri	6	2	22	2	3.67

Current Partnership: 11 run (3.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Mustafizur Rahman 5 (14) | Fall of Wicket: 116/10 (33.1 ov)

CRR: 3.50 | Last Ten Overs: 32/5 3.10

Recent: W········41···14·1

Commentary

33.1

Mustafizur Rahman c B Muzarabani b R Ngarava 5 (14) Richard Ngarava to Mustafizur Rahman, no run, c B Muzarabani b R Ngarava, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mustafizur Rahman goes back, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Blessing Muzarabani, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mustafizur Rahman.

End of over 33 (0 runs)

Nahid Rana 5 (15)

Mustafizur Rahman 5 (13)

Bangladesh 116/9

Newman Nyamhuri 6-2-22-2

Brad Evans 10-2-34-3

32.6

Newman Nyamhuri to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Newman Nyamhuri bowls a sharp delivery, and Nahid Rana hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

32.5

Newman Nyamhuri to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Nahid Rana goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

32.4

Newman Nyamhuri to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Nahid Rana goes back and slash pull towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

32.3

Newman Nyamhuri to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Nahid Rana goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

32.2

Newman Nyamhuri to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Newman Nyamhuri bowls a sharp delivery, and Nahid Rana goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

32.1

Newman Nyamhuri to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Nahid Rana goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

End of over 32 (5 runs)

Mustafizur Rahman 5 (13)

Nahid Rana 5 (9)

Bangladesh 116/9

Brad Evans 10-2-34-3

Blessing Muzarabani 10-1-24-2

31.6

Brad Evans to Mustafizur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Mustafizur Rahman goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

31.5

Brad Evans to Mustafizur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, goes back, tried pull but fails to get bat on it.

31.4

Brad Evans to Mustafizur Rahman, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Mustafizur Rahman goes back, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

31.3

Brad Evans to Nahid Rana, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Nahid Rana goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run. Dropped catch

31.2

Brad Evans to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Nahid Rana hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

31.1

Brad Evans to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brad Evans sends down a sharp delivery, Nahid Rana hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 31 (6 runs)

Mustafizur Rahman 1 (10)

Nahid Rana 4 (6)

Bangladesh 111/9

Blessing Muzarabani 10-1-24-2

Brad Evans 9-2-29-3

30.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Mustafizur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the square leg.

30.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Nahid Rana, 1 bye, Bye !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Nahid Rana hangs in the crease, swings it, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 1 run.

30.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Nahid Rana, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Nahid Rana goes back, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary. Misfielding has cost them runs

30.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

30.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Mustafizur Rahman, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Mustafizur Rahman goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

30.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Mustafizur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Blessing Muzarabani bowls a sharp delivery, and Mustafizur Rahman goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 30 (4 runs)

Nahid Rana 0 (3)

Mustafizur Rahman 0 (7)

Bangladesh 105/9

Brad Evans 9-2-29-3

Blessing Muzarabani 9-1-19-2

29.6

Brad Evans to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Nahid Rana goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

29.5

Brad Evans to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Brad Evans sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Nahid Rana goes back and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

29.4

Brad Evans to Nahid Rana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nahid Rana goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

29.3

Taskin Ahmed c C Ervine b B Evans 5 (10) Brad Evans to Taskin Ahmed, no run, c C Ervine b B Evans, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Taskin Ahmed goes back to hit pull to short cover, edged!! and resulted in a superb catch taken by Craig Ervine, and Taskin Ahmed is dismissed.

29.2

Brad Evans to Taskin Ahmed, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Taskin Ahmed goes back, plays pull in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

29.1

Brad Evans to Taskin Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Taskin Ahmed goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

End of over 29 (2 runs)

Mustafizur Rahman 0 (7)

Taskin Ahmed 1 (7)

Bangladesh 101/8

Blessing Muzarabani 9-1-19-2

Brad Evans 8-2-25-2

28.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Mustafizur Rahman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mustafizur Rahman goes back, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.