Zimbabwe draw first blood in T20I series against Bangladesh in Bulawayo
Zimbabwe drew first blood in the three-match T20I series at home against Bangladesh after a 32-run victory in Bulawayo on Wednesday.
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Zimbabwe took the early ascendancy in the contest when Bangladesh were bowled out for just 140 in the first innings with 20-year-old left-arm seamer Newman Nyamhuri taking 4-61.
The home team then hammered home their advantage when they racked up a total of 410 with Kaia striking a 140 for a first Test hundred in just his second game.
The opening batter was well supported with Craig Ervine hitting 60, Brian Bennett 59 while Wessly Madhevere was 77 not out as Zimbabwe showed what could be done with a bit of application with the willow.
Facing a hefty deficit of 270, the visitors did not put up he fight expected with the bat as they folded to be 185 on the third day with lanky fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani taking 4-65 in 17 overs.
It is the first time Zimbabwe have completed back-to-back innings victories having also beaten Afghanistan by an inning and 73 runs in what was their last game in the format in October last year.
The teams will now prepare for a three-match ODI series that starts in Harare on 6 July which will then be followed by three-match T20I series.
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