Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in 1st Test

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the first Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing victory target of 174, Zimbabwe looked to secure it with ease when openers Brian Bennett and Ben Curran shared a 95-run for the opening stand. But Mehidy Hasan Miraz stood tall, threatening to deny them.

Miraz claimed 5-50, his consecutive second five-for and eventually finished with a match haul of 10-102. But his third 10-for in Test cricket was not enough against a spirited side.

Opener Brian Bennett played crucial role in the victory after fast bowler Blessing Muzurabani claimed 6-72 to set the platform of a victory. 

Cashing a victory target of 174, after wrapping up Bangladesh for 255 in the second innings, Zimbabwe openers Bennett and Curran appeared to keep the side on course for a comfortable victory.

Resuming the Day 4 on 194-4 after rain delayed the start, Bangladesh were able to add just 61 runs to the overnight total before being all out shortly before the lunch session. Zimbabwe overcame a Mehidy Hasan Miraz scare to 
secure a three-wicket victory in the first cricket Test against Bangladesh, ending a win-drought that haunted them since 2021.

However, Zimbabwe's lower order held the nerve eventually to secure a victory for which they have been craving for a long. It was their only third victory on Bangladesh soil. They registered their last victory also in this venue in 2018.