Zimbabwe defeat Bangladesh by three wickets in Sylhet Test

๐ Zimbabwe opened their Test series against Bangladesh with a memorable three wicket victory at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from 20 to 24 April 2025. The win gives Zimbabwe a 1 0 lead in the two match series and puts them in position to seal a rare away triumph in the subcontinent
Blessing Muzarabani delivers with the ball
Pace spearhead Blessing Muzarabani produced a match winning performance taking nine wickets across both innings. His ability to exploit movement and pressure the top order proved decisive as Zimbabwe kept Bangladesh from posting a large lead
Bangladesh show fight in second innings
After scoring 266 in their first innings Bangladesh showed resilience by posting 373 in the second innings. However it was not enough as Zimbabwe chased down the target with three wickets remaining despite some late resistance from the hosts
Second Test begins in Chattogram
The final Test of the series begins on 28 April 2025 at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Bangladesh must win to level the series while Zimbabwe will look to complete a statement away series victory