Zimbabwe seized the initiative on the first day of the one‑off Test in Harare. Innocent Kaia made a solid fifty. Fast bowler Brendon Bennett picked up crucial wickets. The hosts kept the pressure on Saturday. Kaia added crucial runs. Bennett claimed further scalps. By the close of Day 2 Zimbabwe were ahead by a comfortable margin. Bangladesh’s batsmen found it hard to build steady partnerships.
Bangladesh still hopes Litton Das will play in the limited‑overs series upcoming. The Test kicks off Bangladesh’s 2026 tour of Zimbabwe. After that, the team will travel into the Asia Cup.