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Zimbabwe edges Bangladesh by 25 runs in first ODI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Zimbabwe edges Bangladesh by 25 runs in first ODI

Summary

Zimbabwe secured a 25-run victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI at Harare Sports Club. After being bowled out for 141, the hosts bounced back, dismissing Bangladesh for 116 in 33.1 overs. Nahid Rana starred for Bangladesh with six wickets, while a crucial ninth-wicket partnership between Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava proved vital for Zimbabwe. The victory gives Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the next match scheduled for July 8.

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By the Numbers

•Zimbabwe 141 all out, Bangladesh bowled out for 116
•Nahid Rana took 6 wickets for Bangladesh
•Nyamhuri scored 33 runs, Ngarava added 27
•Zimbabwe leads the series 1-0 after the first ODI
•Next match is on July 8 in the series

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI: Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by 25 runs in low-scoring thriller to take 1-0 series lead

What they're saying

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Zimbabwe secured a twenty-five run victory against Bangladesh in the first ODI match. Nahid Rana's six wickets initially rocked Zimbabwe's batting lineup significantly. Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava then staged a crucial ninth-wicket partnership for Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's bowlers later destroyed Bangladesh's chase, restricting them to one hundred sixteen runs. This win gives Zimbabwe an early one-nil advantage in the three-match series.
— Yahoo Sports

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