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Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi tri-series opener
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in the opening match of a one-day international tri-series in Abu Dhabi.
The three teams in the competition are Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.
Zimbabwe made 271, which captain Sikandar Raza said gave his team a good total to defend.
Bangladesh began well but their batting faltered in the middle overs against Zimbabwe's disciplined bowling.
Bangladesh have one match left, against Afghanistan, and need to win it to stay in contention.
Zimbabwe are scheduled to play Afghanistan on Monday, 19 October, after a day's break.
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in the opening match of the Abu Dhabi tri-series.
The 50-over series also features Afghanistan.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said a partnership after an early setback helped hold the innings together.
Bangladesh captain Towhid Hridoy said his team made mistakes in the middle overs.
- Who
- Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh.
- What
- The teams played the opening match of the Abu Dhabi tri-series, a 50-over competition.
- When
- 17 October 2026.
- Where
- Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Teams
- Zimbabwe and Bangladesh
- Competition
- Abu Dhabi tri-series in 50-over cricket
- Other team in series
- Afghanistan
- Venue
- Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi