NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe created history on Tuesday by registering their biggest Test win ever and winning back-to-back Test matches for the first time in over 25 years. Conducted by Richard NgaravaZimbabwe crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. The victory came after their massive innings and 73-run victory over Afghanistan in October 2025, giving Zimbabwe back-to-back Test victories for the first time since April 2001.The last time Zimbabwe achieved the feat was when they whitewashed Bangladesh 2-0 in a Test series in 2001. Overall, this is only the third time they have won consecutive Tests, having also beaten India and Pakistan in successive matches in 1998.
Zimbabwe dominated from start to finish
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers tore apart Bangladesh’s batting line-up. The visitors were bowled out for just 140 in the first innings after losing eight wickets for just seven runs. Mominul Haque batted only with 60, while Newman Nyamhuri played with four wickets. Captain Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans took two wickets each.Then Zimbabwe took complete control with the bat. Innocent Kaia he scored a superb 140, while Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett and Wessly Madhevere all made half centuries as the hosts posted 410 in their first innings. Taijul Islam claimed seven wickets for Bangladesh.Holding a massive first innings of 270, Zimbabwe never allowed Bangladesh to get back into the contest. The visitors were dismissed for 185 in their second innings as Ngarava, Muzarabani, Evans and Nyamhuri shared the wickets once again to seal a memorable win.
Ngarava was proud after making history
Zimbabwe captain Richard Ngarava said the win meant a lot to the team.“Well, it’s a great feeling to make history. This is two series in a row, and it’s always a great feeling and I hope we can continue with it.”He also praised Zimbabwe’s growing pool of players and said it has strengthened the squad.“It was quite important because from before, we saw like 25 players, 30, and having 42 players now, this is a bigger pool, and we can as if to share the workload with the bowlers more. We have to choose the best batsmen in the country and get a better performance.”The captain highlighted the contributions of his bowlers and had special praise for youngster Newman Nyamhuri.“Brian Bennett was one of the best batsmen in our team, and everyone else, they had to hit with some runs, and that makes a team. Everyone has to contribute something. And, that’s why you see this result W. Newman will be something great in the future for Zimbabwe. I’m really proud of him, how quickly he learned.”Ahead of the ODI series, Ngarava said:“There will be a couple of days off but I’m looking forward to the ODIs and taking it day by day and seeing how it goes.”