Zimbabwe gained the upper hand on the first day of the one‑off Test in Harare. Innocent Kaia made a quick fifty. Fast bowler Brendon Bennett picked up crucial wickets. The hosts maintained the pressure on Saturday. Kaia added additional runs. Bennett claimed more scalps. By the close of Day 2 Zimbabwe were ahead by a clear margin. Bangladesh’s batsmen found it tough to build lasting partnerships.
Bangladesh still hopes Litton Das will play in the limited‑overs series next. The Test opens Bangladesh’s 2026 tour of Zimbabwe. After that, the team will travel into the Asia Cup.