June 30, 2026
Bangladesh were on the backfoot after losing an early wicket in their second innings at the end of the second day of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Monday.
Bangladesh were 40-1 at stumps, trailing by 230 runs after Zimbabwe built a commanding 270-run first innings lead.
Zimbabwe, who were 136-1 at the start of play in response to Bangladesh’s 140-run first innings total, were bowled out for 410, with opener Innocent Kaia scoring 140 for his first Test century on his return to the team after a three-year absence.
Wessly Madhevere (77), Craig Ervine (60) and Brian Bennett (59) all made significant contributions, with left-arm spinner Taijul Islam taking 7-138.
