Welcome to the highlights of Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh - The opening match of the 2026 UAE ODI Tri-Series triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh was played at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on October 18, 2026.
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| A 129-run stand between Brendon Taylor and Craig Ervine © Zimbabwe Cricket |
Match Overview:
A masterclass innings from Veteran pair Brendan Taylor's 81 and Craig Ervine's 93 before Brad Evans' four-for gives Zimbabwe thumping 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of a Tri-Series.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Zimbabwe scored 271-8 in 50 overs with top scorer by Craig Ervine cracked a 93 off 106-balla - who fell seven-run short of his century - including 9-fours.
Brendan Taylor struck 81 off 101-balls including 10-fours, Wellington Masakadza hit a unbeaten 21 off 15-balls included 2-sixes with strike rate of 140.
Newman Nyamhuri cracked a unbeaten 21 off 17-balls included one-six & a four with strike rate of 123.52, Wesley Madhewere hit 17 off 15-balls including 3-fours and Tafadzwa Tsiga scored 16 off 15-balls contained three-fours.
Bangladesh best bowler by Taskin Ahmed picked up 3-wickets for 44-runs in 10-overs including two maidens, Saif Hassan, Shoriful Islam both took 2-wickets and one for Rishad Hossain.
Bangladesh bundled out for 172 in 33.4 overs with top scorer by Tanzid Hasan blasted a 46 off 38-balls including 9-fours & a six with strike rate of 121.05.
Saif Hassan struck 26 off 37-balls including 3-fours, Rishad Hossain hit 23 off 33-balls included 4-fours and Taskin Ahmed cracked a 16 off 13-balls contained three-fours.
Zimbabwe best bowler by Brad Evans claimed a 4-wickets for 45-runs in 6.4-overs, Wellington Masakadza, Sikandar Raza both took 2-wickets and one for Blessing Muzarabani - Newman Nyamhuri.
Craig Ervine named Player of the match for his brilliant batting performance to scored a 93 off facing 106-balls including 9-fours.
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