ZIM vs BAN 1st T20I Result: Zimbabwe Beat Bangladesh by 32 Runs, Take 1-0 Lead (Full Scorecard & Match Summary)
Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 32 runs in the 1st T20I of the three-match series. The match was played at Queens Sports Club. Zimbabwe took a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the match. Zimbabwe scored 170 for 6 in their 20 overs. Bangladesh could only score 138 runs and were all out in 19 overs. Zimbabwe won the match by 32 runs. Richard Ngarava played an important role in Zimbabwe's win with four wickets.
Player of the Match: Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava was named Player of the Match. He bowled very well and took 4 wickets for 26 runs. He gave Zimbabwe a great start by taking two early wickets. Richard dismissed Saif Hassan with a short-pitched ball. He also got Tanzid Hasan out in a similar way with another short ball. After that, he came back to the innings to bowl again. He took more wickets and helped remove the Bangladesh lower-order batters. Richard Ngarava kept pressure on Bangladesh.
ZIM vs BAN Match Summary (1st T20, 2026)
Zimbabwe Innings
- Zimbabwe batted first after Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Brian Bennett gave Zimbabwe a fast start by scoring 44 runs from 30 balls. He hit 6 fours and 1 six.
- Bangladesh fought back through Nahid Rana. He bowled well and took 4 wickets for 26 runs.
- Zimbabwe lost many wickets but still managed to finish strongly.
- Sikandar Raza scored 20 runs off 13 balls.
- Ryan Burl made 30 runs not out. Brad Evans was not out on 19 runs. Their partnership helped Zimbabwe reach 170 for 6 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh Chase
- Bangladesh needed 171 runs to win the match.
- Zimbabwe's fast bowlers made a strong start with the ball.
- Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani took early wickets.
- Bangladesh lost three wickets with 34 runs during the power play.
- Yasir Ali tried to bring Bangladesh back into the game. He scored 54 runs from 38 balls. This was his first T20I fifty.
- No other Bangladesh batter played a big innings to support him.
- Bangladesh needed 47 runs from the last 24 balls.
- Zimbabwe's fast bowlers then took 5 wickets for just 8 runs in 14 balls.
- Bangladesh were all out for 138 runs in 19 overs.
- Zimbabwe won the match by 32 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
ZIM vs BAN Match Statistics (Scorecard), Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Zimbabwe Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Brian Bennett | 44 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 146.66 | c Tanzid Hasan b Nahid Rana |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 155.55 | c Saif Hassan b Nahid Rana |
| Dion Myers | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 100 | c sub (Rishad Hossain) b Mohammad Saifuddin |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 153.84 | c Towhid Hridoy b Mohammad Saifuddin |
| Ryan Burl | 30 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 120 | not out |
| Milton Shumba | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.61 | c Taskin Ahmed b Nahid Rana |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Saif Hassan b Nahid Rana |
| Brad Evans | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 190 | not out |
| Extras | 12 | (lb 4, nb 1, w 7) | ||||
| Total | 170/6 | 20 Ov (RR: 8.50) |
Zimbabwe Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.66 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 |
| Nahid Rana | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.5 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
| Saif Hassan | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Saif Hassan | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80 | c Marumani b Ngarava |
| Tanzid Hasan | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 200 | c Marumani b Ngarava |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | c Sikandar Raza b Muzarabani |
| Towhid Hridoy (c) | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.69 | c Musekiwa b Shumba |
| Yasir Ali | 54 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 142.1 | c Evans b Ngarava |
| Nurul Hasan | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | run out (Sikandar Raza) |
| Mahedi Hasan | 19 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 105.55 | c Sikandar Raza b Muzarabani |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | c Shumba b Ngarava |
| Nasum Ahmed | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | c Musekiwa b Muzarabani |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 | not out |
| Nahid Rana | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Muzarabani |
| Extras | 8 | (lb 2, w 6) | ||||
| Total | 138 | 19 Ov (RR: 7.26) |
Bangladesh Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Brad Evans | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Dion Myers | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Milton Shumba | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Top Run Scorers 1st T20, 2026 (Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh)
- Yasir Ali (Bangladesh): 54 runs off 38 balls
- Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe): 44 runs off 30 balls
- Ryan Burl (Zimbabwe): 30 runs not out off 25 balls
Yasir Ali scored his maiden T20I fifty in this match. He tried to keep Bangladesh's chase alive, but he did not get enough support from the other batters. Brian Bennett gave Zimbabwe a fast start with his big hits. He scored 6 fours and 1 six. Ryan Burl played an important role for Zimbabwe by scoring 30 runs not out off 25 balls. He stayed until the end of the innings.
Top Wicket Takers 1st T20, 2026 (Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh)
- Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe): 4 wickets from 26 runs
- Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe): 4 wickets from 17 runs
- Nahid Rana (Bangladesh): 4 wickets from 26 runs
Richard Ngarava was the best bowler of the match. He took 4 wickets for 26 runs for Zimbabwe. Blessing Muzarabani also impressed with 4 wickets for 17 runs. He took key wickets throughout the innings. For Bangladesh, Nahid Rana was the best bowler. He finished with 4 wickets for 26 runs. He played a big role in stopping Zimbabwe from making a strong total.
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FAQs
Who won the 1st T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
Zimbabwe won the 1st T20I against Bangladesh by 32 runs.
Where was the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I played?
The match was played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Who won the toss in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I?
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Who was the Player of the Match in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I?
Richard Ngarava was named Player of the Match for his 4 wickets for 26 runs.
What was Zimbabwe's total in the 1st T20I against Bangladesh?
Zimbabwe scored 170 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
What was Bangladesh's total in the 1st T20I against Zimbabwe?
Bangladesh was bowled out for 138 in 19 overs.
Who scored the highest individual score in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I?
Yasir Ali scored the highest individual total with 54 runs off 38 balls for Bangladesh.
Who took the most wickets in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I?
Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani both took four wickets each for Zimbabwe.
What is the series score after the 1st T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
Zimbabwe leads the three-match T20I series 1-0 after the 1st T20I.
How many T20Is are there in the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe series?
The Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe features a three-match T20I series.
Did Yasir Ali score his first T20I fifty against Zimbabwe?
Yes, Yasir Ali scored his maiden T20I fifty in this match. He scored 54 off 38 balls.
When is the 2nd T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
The 2nd T20I will be played next at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.