20/04Result
1st Test, Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh at Sylhet, Apr 20-23 2025
Zimbabwe won by 3 wkts
Player of the Match
Blessing Muzarabani
Blessing MuzarabaniZimbabwe
20/04Result
1st Test, Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh at Sylhet, Apr 20-23 2025
Zimbabwe won by 3 wkts
Player of the Match
Blessing Muzarabani
Blessing MuzarabaniZimbabwe

END OF OVER:
61 | (wicket maiden) | BAN: 191/10

  • Khaled Ahmed4 (3b)
  • Wessly Madhevere3-2-2-2
  • Blessing Muzarabani19-4-50-3

4:13pm A top bowling effort by Zimbabwe, and a complete one, which will make them very happy. Nyauchi got the ball rolling by sending back both openers. Muzarabani then nipped out Shanto, before Masakadza took over, denting Bangladesh thrice in quick succession before tea. Madhevere then applied the finishing touches in conjunction with Muzarabani, and this bowling display, with the incision and penetration they showcased, plus their discipline, will give them plenty of joy.

Bangladesh sit on the other end of that spectrum. Six of their top seven got starts, but only Mominul got past fifty. As long as he was at the crease, Bangladesh looked comfortable. In the end, though, the poor shot-selection and debris around him was just too much to stave off. There is still a bit in this pitch for the bowlers, but Bangladesh, at this point, are certainly the side under the pump. Rashad will be back for Zimbabwe's reply.

60.6
W
Madhevere to Nahid Rana, OUT, leg stump goes for a toss, and Bangladesh have been rolled over for 191 at Sylhet! Fizzed through on a length just outside off. Rana plays for the turn and in the end, plays for too much turn. The bat stays inside the line and a gap is created for the ball to breeze through. Leg stump is uprooted, and Bangladesh will not look back at this first innings very fondly!

Nahid Rana b Madhevere 0 (2m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

60.5
0
Madhevere to Nahid Rana, no run, floated up full outside off. Rana winds up and looks to tonk this into next week. Only swats away a few flies
60.4
0
Madhevere to Nahid Rana, no run, tossed up full just outside off. Rana comes forward in slightly ungainly fashion and keeps it out
60.3
0
Madhevere to Nahid Rana, no run, back of a length on the stumps. Rana gets behind the line and defends

Rana is the last man in

60.2
W
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, OUT, goes straight up, and Jaker bites the dust! Given a bit of air and Jaker cannot resist the temptation to have a pop. Skips down the track, trying to smash it into the sea, but gets nowhere close to the pitch of the ball. Hacks across it a little too much and Curran, stationed at extra cover, makes no mistake. Vital wicket for Zimbabwe, and they will want to keep Bangladesh to a sub-200 total now!

Jaker Ali c Curran b Madhevere 28 (86m 59b 6x4 0x6) SR: 47.45

60.1
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, back of a length on leg stump. Jaker goes back and blocks

END OF OVER:
60 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | BAN: 191/8

  • Khaled Ahmed4 (3b)
  • Jaker Ali28 (57b)
  • Blessing Muzarabani19-4-50-3
  • Wessly Madhevere2-1-2-0
59.6
0
Muzarabani to Khaled Ahmed, no run, slanted in on a length on middle and off. Khaled stays back but keeps his eyes on the ball throughout. Defends it solidly
59.5
0
Muzarabani to Khaled Ahmed, no run, sharp short ball just outside off. Khaled goes nibbling at it and the ball whistles past the shoulder of his bat. Too good to be nicked
59.4
4
Muzarabani to Khaled Ahmed, FOUR, off the mark straightaway! Low full toss just outside off. Khaled jams down on it with an open bat face and glides it past gully for four!

Khaled in at 10

59.3
W
Muzarabani to Hasan Mahmud, OUT, knocks him over with a peach! Goes a little fuller, although this is still on a back of a length. But because Mahmud is expecting the short ball, his feet are stuck to concrete. Pokes at this ball that pitches on middle and off, and watches in disbelief as the ball jags past the outside edge and pings the top of middle and off. Excellent delivery, and Muzarabani has three for the day!

Hasan Mahmud b Muzarabani 19 (42m 30b 4x4 0x6) SR: 63.33

59.2
0
Muzarabani to Hasan Mahmud, no run, another harmless short ball outside off. Left alone with minimal fuss by Mahmud

If Muzarabani is intent on bowling short, he needs to make the batter play more

59.1
0
Muzarabani to Hasan Mahmud, no run, banged into the track outside off. Mahmud has no problems letting this go

This partnership is already worth 41

END OF OVER:
59 | (maiden) | BAN: 187/7

  • Jaker Ali28 (57b)
  • Hasan Mahmud19 (27b)
  • Wessly Madhevere2-1-2-0
  • Blessing Muzarabani18-4-46-2
58.6
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, very full just outside off. Jaker plays it back towards the bowler
58.5
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, much fuller outside off. Jaker gets a big stride in and defends
58.4
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, back of a length outside off. Jaker pokes it towards extra cover
58.3
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, back of a length outside off. Jabbed off the back foot towards extra cover
58.2
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, back of a length on leg stump. Jaker goes back and stabs it towards short mid wicket
58.1
0
Madhevere to Jaker Ali, no run, fired in full on leg stump. Jaker lunges forward and smothers it

A change in bowling. Madhevere to roll his arm over

END OF OVER:
58 | 1 Run | BAN: 187/7

  • Hasan Mahmud19 (27b)
  • Jaker Ali28 (51b)
  • Blessing Muzarabani18-4-46-2
  • Wellington Masakadza10-4-21-3
57.6
0
Muzarabani to Hasan Mahmud, no run, short again but also well outside off. Another very easy leave for Mahmud

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WktRunsPlayers
1st95BJ CurranBJ Bennett
2nd17NR WelchBJ Bennett
3rd15SC WilliamsBJ Bennett
4th1CR ErvineBJ Bennett
5th16CR ErvineW Madhevere
6th1NP MayavoW Madhevere
7th16WP MasakadzaW Madhevere
8th13R NgaravaW Madhevere