New Delhi: Zimbabwe created history on Tuesday by registering their biggest ever Test win and winning back-to-back matches for the first time in over 25 years. Under the direction of Richard BoatZimbabwe crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. The win came after their massive innings-by-73-run victory against Afghanistan in October 2025, which gave Zimbabwe back-to-back Test wins for the first time since April 2001.The last time Zimbabwe did this was when they whitewashed Bangladesh 2-0 in a Test match in 2001. In fact, this is their third Test win in a row, and they also beat India and Pakistan in consecutive matches in 1998.
Zimbabwe dominated from start to finish
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers tore through the Bangladesh line-up. The visitors were bowled out for just 140 in the first innings losing eight wickets for just seven runs. Mominul Haque batted on his own with 60, while Newman Nyamhuri played with four wickets. Captain Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans picked up two wickets each.Then Zimbabwe began to rule with the bat. Innocent Kaya he scored a match-winning 140, while Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett and Wessly Madhevere all made half-centuries as players scored 410 on their first tours. Taijul Islam took seven wickets for Bangladesh.With a huge lead of 270, Zimbabwe did not let Bangladesh back into the contest. The visitors were bowled out for 185 in their second innings as Ngarava, Muzarabani, Evans and Nyamhuri shared the wickets again to secure a memorable victory.
Boats are proud after making history
Zimbabwe team’s expert Richard Ngarava said that the better performance has meant a lot to the team.“Well, it’s a great feeling to make a record. This is two in a row, and it always feels good and I hope we can continue with it.”He also praised the number of Zimbabwean players and said it has strengthened the team.“It was very important because before, we looked like 25, 30 players, and to have 42 players now, it’s a big pool, and we can be like we can share more with the bowlers. We can choose the best batsmen in the country and do well.”The captain highlighted the contributions of the batsmen and gave special thanks to youngster Newman Nyamhuri.“Brian Bennett has been one of the best fighters in our team, and everyone else, he has to cooperate with other teams, and this makes a team. Everyone has to give something. And, that’s why you see these W results. Newman will be something big in the future in Zimbabwe. I’m very proud of him, how quickly he learns.”Looking ahead to the ODIs, Ngarava said:“There will be a few days off, but I’m looking forward to the ODIs and taking it day by day and seeing how it goes.”
