History of Zimbabwe’s Biggest Test Victory Ever, Crush Bangladesh

Zimbabwe Cricket Team (X-Zimbabwe Cricket) Zimbabwe created history on Tuesday by registering the biggest win in their Test cricket history, beating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in a one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. The Richard Ngarawa-led hosts produced a commanding all-round performance to outplay Bangladesh in every department and seal a memorable triumph. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe’s pace attack had an immediate impact as Bangladesh were reduced to 140 in their first innings. The visitors lost eight wickets in just seven overs in a dramatic collapse, with Mominul Haque standing out as the only batsman to resist as he scored 60 off 81 deliveries. Newman Nyamhuri played with the ball and claimed 4/61 while captain Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans picked up two wickets each to complete Bangladesh’s collapse. Zimbabwe then capitalized on a strong start with an impressive batting display. Opener Innocent Kaia made a brilliant 140 to anchor the innings, while Craig Ervine (60), Brian Bennett and Wessly Madhevere contributed half-centuries as the hosts piled up 410 in their only innings. Despite Taijul Islam taking seven wickets for Bangladesh, Zimbabwe still secured a 270-run first innings lead. Facing a huge deficit, Bangladesh needed a special effort to extend the contest but could not recover. They were dismissed for 185 in their second innings, giving Zimbabwe a win by an innings and 85 runs. Blessing Muzarabani led the charge with figures of 4/65 while Ngarava claimed 3/32. Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri also chipped in as Zimbabwe used their four-man pace to ensure each member of the quartet took wickets in both innings. The result marked another major milestone for Zimbabwe, who have now won back-to-back Test matches for the first time in over 25 years. Their previous Test, played in October, ended with an innings and 73-run victory over Afghanistan and they have now followed it up with another dominant performance against Bangladesh. Short Score: Bangladesh 140 (Mominul Haque 60; Newman Nyamhuri 4-61, Blessing Muzarabani 2-19) and 185 (Mushfiqur Rahim 34; Blessing Muzarabani 4-65, Richard Ngarava 3-32) lost to Zimbabwe Er00Centia Cra100 Wessly Madhevere 50*; Taijul Islam 7-138) by an innings and 85 runs.