Zimbabwe registered their biggest Test victory by an innings margin, beating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test in just three days. The match, held at Harare Sports Club, saw Zimbabwe bowl out Bangladesh for 140 in the first innings after opting to field first.
Dominant Batting Performance
In response, Zimbabwe posted a commanding total of 410, establishing a lead of 270 runs. The hosts then enforced the follow-on, dismissing Bangladesh for 185 in their second innings to seal the comprehensive win.
According to Zimbabwe Cricket, this victory marks the largest innings win in the nation's Test history. The match concluded on June 30, 2026, with Zimbabwe taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Key Contributions
Zimbabwe's batting was anchored by a century from their middle-order, while the bowlers shared wickets across both innings. Bangladesh struggled against disciplined bowling, failing to build substantial partnerships.
Zimbabwe Cricket tweeted: "That's it! Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test, recording their biggest victory by margin of innings."
