Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning three-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday in Sylhet, marking their highest successful chase in Test cricket history. The victory came after a tense final day, with Zimbabwe surviving a late middle-order collapse to secure their first-ever successful fourth-innings chase in Tests and only their sixth overall.
Chasing 174 for victory on day four, Zimbabwe looked set at 112-2 but then faltered, losing five wickets for just 57 runs to Bangladesh’s bowlers. Mehidy Hasan Miraz spearheaded the fightback with remarkable figures of 5-60, keeping Bangladesh’s hopes alive.
However, Wesley Madhevere remained composed, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 25 as Zimbabwe’s lower order held firm. His steady presence, along with resilient contributions from the tail-enders, saw Zimbabwe home in a nervy finish.
Opener Brian Bennett had set a promising tone with a fluent 52 off 70 balls, but his dismissal triggered a mini-collapse. Bangladesh sensed a rare victory when Taijul Islam and Miraz tore through Zimbabwe’s middle order in the evening session, but the lower order refused to give in.
Zimbabwe’s tail-enders, led by Madhevere, kept their cool under pressure, sealing a historic win that underscores their growing confidence in red-ball cricket on foreign soil.
Earlier, Bangladesh posted 255 in their second innings after trailing by 82, setting Zimbabwe a modest but challenging target. The result is a memorable milestone for Zimbabwe a testament to their resilience and a sign of their rising stature in Test cricket.
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