DHAKA, June 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh squandered a promising position with 
a dramatic batting collapse to be bowled out for just 140 in their first 
innings on the opening day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Harare 
Sports Club on Sunday.

After slipping to 36-2, Bangladesh appeared to have steadied the innings 
through a 77-run third-wicket partnership between Mominul Haque and Captain 
Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Mominul led the resistance with a serene 60, his sixth score of fifty or more 
in his last eight Test innings. His 12-boundary knock was the lone bright 
spot in an otherwise disappointing batting display.

Shanto contributed 19 before Mominul's dismissal, caught by Craig Ervine off 
fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri who triggered a sensational collapse. 
Bangladesh, who were 113-3 at that stage, lost their remaining seven wickets 
for just 27 runs.

Only opener Shadman Islam (20) also reached double figures, while opener 
Mahmudul Hasan Joy was trapped leg-before by Nyamhuri for 2 early in the 
innings. Brad Evans removed Shadman to leave Bangladesh reeling at 36-2.
The collapse also exposed Bangladesh's inexperienced middle order, with 
debutants Towhid Hridoy and Amite Hasan managing just 3 and 4 respectively.

Left-arm pacer Newman Nyamhuri starred with career-best figures of 4-61 to 
spearhead Zimbabwe's attack.
 
Captain Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans and Blessing Muzarabani provided 
excellent support, claiming two wickets each as Bangladesh folded cheaply 
after electing to bat first.