Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 25 runs | ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI Match Result 2026 | Full Scorecard and Match summary (Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe shocked the fans on 6 July 2026 at Harare Sports Club by winning the first ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh by 25 runs. Zimbabwe scored only 141 runs after losing all their wickets. But they fought back strongly with their bowling. Zimbabwe is now leading the series 1-0.
Both teams had problems while batting. Zimbabwe lost 7 wickets for only 34 runs after their first wicket fell. Bangladesh looked like they were in a good position at 66 runs for 3 wickets, but they lost their next 7 wickets for just 50 runs. Bangladesh got all out for 116 runs.
Zimbabwe captain Richard Ngarava helped his team with both batting and bowling. Newman Nyamhuri was the best Player of the match. He scored 33 runs, took 2 wickets, and made 2 good catches.
Match Summary | Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI, 6 July 2026
Zimbabwe Batting
- Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Zimbabwe openers Brian Bennett and Ben Curran made a partnership of 36 runs for the first wicket. Curran was run out for 18 runs.
- Bennett also lost his wickets after two balls. He scored a total of 17 runs.
- Zimbabwe lost their eighth wicket at 70 runs.
- Newman Nyamhuri made a career-best 33 runs off 51 balls. He formed a partnership of 63 runs with captain Richard Ngarava.
- That partnership lifted Zimbabwe from 70 for 8 to 141 all out in 36.4 overs.
Bangladesh Chase
- Bangladesh lost three wickets during the power play. Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Soumya Sarkar were all out with low run rates.
- Towhid Hridoy and Nurul Hasan built a partnership of 49 runs. Bangladesh were at 66 with three wickets.
- Hridoy scored 25 runs, but soon he was also out at a wide short ball from Nyamhuri, and Ben Curran took the catch.
- From that point, the Bangladesh middle order never recovered. They kept losing wickets.
- Bangladesh went from 66 for 3 to 99 for 8 in just a few overs.
- Nurul Hasan, the top scorer with 31 runs, got lbw by Brad Evans at 98 for 7. The team was all out at 116.
- As for bowling, Nahid Rana was Bangladesh's best bowler. He took 6 wickets for just 21 runs.
ZIM vs BAN Scorecard | 1st ODI (Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe Batting Performance
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Brian Bennett | 17 | 24 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 70.83 | c Mosaddek Hossain b Taskin Ahmed |
| Ben Curran | 18 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 94.73 | run out (Mehidy Hasan Miraz) |
| Innocent Kaia | 26 | 39 | 72 | 1 | 1 | 166.66 | c †Nurul Hasan b Nahid Rana |
| Craig Ervine | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Taskin Ahmed |
| Sikandar Raza | 1 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | c †Nurul Hasan b Nahid Rana |
| Wessly Madhevere | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Nahid Rana |
| Clive Madande † | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | c Mosaddek Hossain b Nahid Rana |
| Brad Evans | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | lbw b Nahid Rana |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 33 | 51 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 64.7 | c Tanzid Hasan b Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Richard Ngarava (c) | 27 | 41 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 65.85 | b Nahid Rana |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 40 | not out |
| Extras | 10 | (lb 3, nb 1, w 6) | |||||
| Total | 141 | 36.4 Ov (RR: 3.84, 184 Mins) |
Zimbabwe Bowling Performance
| Bowling | R | W | ECON |
| Richard Ngarava | 31 | 3 | 4.32 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 24 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Brad Evans | 34 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 22 | 2 | 3.66 |
Bangladesh Batting Performance
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Tanzid Hasan | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | c Nyamhuri b Muzarabani |
| Soumya Sarkar | 6 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 60 | c Nyamhuri b Ngarava |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | c Curran b Muzarabani |
| Towhid Hridoy | 25 | 58 | 76 | 1 | 0 | 43.1 | c Curran b Nyamhuri |
| Nurul Hasan † | 31 | 44 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 70.45 | lbw b Evans |
| Mosaddek Hossain | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | c †Madande b Nyamhuri |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) | 10 | 18 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 55.55 | c Bennett b Ngarava |
| Rishad Hossain | 3 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 30 | c Sikandar Raza b Evans |
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 50 | c Ervine b Evans |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 5 | 14 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 35.71 | c Muzarabani b Ngarava |
| Nahid Rana | 5 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 | not out |
| Extras | 12 | (b 1, lb 4, w 7) | |||||
| Total | 116 | 33.1 Ov (RR: 3.49, 178 Mins) |
Bangladesh Bowling Performance
| Bowling | R | W | ECON |
| Taskin Ahmed | 32 | 2 | 4.57 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 19 | 0 | 3.16 |
| Nahid Rana | 21 | 6 | 2.1 |
| Soumya Sarkar | 17 | 0 | 5.66 |
| Rishad Hossain | 27 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 22 | 1 | 3.88 |
Nyamhuri Named Player of the Match in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 2026
Newman Nyamhuri played a very important role in this match. He came to bat at number nine when Zimbabwe were in trouble at 70 for 8. He scored 33 runs from 51 balls. This was his best ODI score. He also made a 63-run partnership with captain Richard Ngarava and helped Zimbabwe make a total of 141 runs. Nyamhuri also helped his team in the field by taking two important catches. He played a big part in Zimbabwe's 25-run win.
Top Run Scorers | ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI 2026
- Nurul Hasan (Bangladesh): 31 runs off 44 balls
- Newman Nyamhuri (Zimbabwe): 33 runs off 51 balls
- Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh): 25 runs off 58 balls
Nurul Hasan was Bangladesh's top scorer in the match. He played a good innings and scored 31 runs. Hridoy played a careful innings during his partnership with Nurul. He scored 25 runs and tried to keep Bangladesh's chase alive.
As for Zimbabwe, Nyamhuri played well when the team needed him the most. He scored 33 runs and helped Zimbabwe make a strong total.
Top Wicket Takers | ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI 2026
- Nahid Rana (Bangladesh): 6 wickets for 21 runs from 10 overs
- Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe): 3 wickets for 31 runs from 7.1 overs
- Brad Evans (Zimbabwe): 3 wickets for 34 runs from 10 overs
For Bangladesh, Rana gave one of the best bowling performances with six wickets. He gave away only 21 runs. Rana bowled with good pace and took advantage of the conditions in Harare.
Zimbabwe captain Richard Ngarava led his team well with the ball. He took three wickets, including the final wicket of Mustafizur Rahman. It helped Zimbabwe complete a 25-run win. Brad Evans also played an important role with the ball. He took three key wickets, including Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed.
Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe | Teams Standings After 1st ODI
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 1 |
Zimbabwe won a dramatic first match to take an early 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Bangladesh will need to win the next game to keep the series alive. The 2nd ODI of the series is to be played at Harare Sports Club.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 2026?
Zimbabwe won the 1st ODI 2026 against Bangladesh by 25 runs at Harare Sports Club on 6 July 2026.
What was the final score of ZIM and BAN in the first match of the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe scored 141 runs all out in 36.4 overs. Bangladesh was bowled out for 116 runs in 33.1 overs. They were 25 runs short of the target of 142 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 2026?
Newman Nyamhuri of Zimbabwe was named Player of the Match for his 33 runs and two sharp catches in the field.
What are Nahid Rana's bowling figures in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 2026?
Nahid Rana took 6 wickets for 21 runs from 10 overs in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 2026. These are the best bowling figures ever recorded by a Bangladesh bowler in ODI cricket.
Who was the top scorer for Bangladesh in ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI 2026?
Nurul Hasan was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 31 runs off 44 balls.
Who was the top scorer for Zimbabwe in the 1st match of the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe?
Newman Nyamhuri was the top scorer for Zimbabwe. He scored 33 runs off 51 balls at number nine.
Who won the toss in the 1st ODI match between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh won the toss in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI 2026. They chose to bowl first.
What is the current series score in the Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe ODI series 2026?
Zimbabwe is leading the three match ODI series with 1-0 after the first match against Bangladesh.