The first match of the three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh was played in Harare. The hosts won the match by 5 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Electing to bat after losing the toss, the Bangladesh team had come out with the intention of avenging the 1-2 defeat in the T20 series against Zimbabwe. On the basis of half-centuries from four top order batsmen, the visiting team scored 303 runs for the loss of 2 wickets on the board in the stipulated 50 overs. It looked like Zimbabwe would be piled up against this huge score. But on the basis of centuries from Sikandar Raja and Innocent Kaiya, the hosts achieved this target with 10 balls to spare. Sikandar Raja was awarded the Man of the Match award for his unbeaten knock of 135 runs.

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Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first in this match

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first in this match. Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal (62), Liton Das (81), Anamul (73) and Mushfiqur Rahim (52 ​​*) managed to cross the 300-run mark in the first innings on the basis of half-centuries, Liton Das 81 off 89 balls. He was retired hurt after playing an innings of runs.

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Chasing the target of 304 runs, Zimbabwe did not have a good start. In the first two overs, the team lost the wickets of captain Regis Chakbwa and Tarisai Muskanda. While the third blow came in the form of Wesley Madhevere for 62. Who was dismissed for 19 runs off 27 balls. This run chase had become difficult for Zimbabwe at that time. But after this Sikandar Raja together with Innocent Kaya shared a 192-run partnership for the fourth wicket. And not only took the team out of trouble but also got the victory.