Zimbabwe seized the initiative on the first day of the one‑off Test in Harare. Innocent Kaia made an impressive fifty. Fast bowler Brendon Bennett picked up early‑stage wickets. The hosts sustained pressure on Saturday. Kaia added steady runs. Bennett claimed more scalps. By the close of Day 2 Zimbabwe were ahead by a clear margin. Bangladesh’s batsmen found it hard to build lasting partnerships.
Bangladesh still hopes Litton Das will play in the limited‑overs series next. The Test opens Bangladesh’s 2026 tour of Zimbabwe. After that, the team will travel to the Asia Cup.