Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan shines in debut as Bangladesh defeats Zimbabwe in T20I opener

In a thrilling T20I match in Chittagong, debutant opener Tanzid Hasan stole the show with an unbeaten 67 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe. After restricting Zimbabwe to a modest 124, the home team chased down the target with ease, thanks to Tanzid’s impressive innings.

Tanzid, who was fortunate to survive early on, made the most of his opportunity by smashing eight fours and two sixes in his 47-ball knock. His partnership with Towhid Hridoy, who remained not out on 33, guided Bangladesh to victory inside 16 overs.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised the team’s performance but emphasized the need to learn from the game and improve in the next match. He also expressed hope that Tanzid would continue his good form in the upcoming games.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, struggled with the bat initially before Clive Madande and Wellington Masakadza staged a remarkable recovery with a record eighth-wicket partnership. However, their efforts were not enough to challenge Bangladesh’s strong performance.

Despite the loss, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza remained optimistic about his team’s chances in the next game, acknowledging the need for the senior players to step up.

The series, which serves as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, will see the two teams face off again in the second match in Chittagong on Sunday. Fans can expect another exciting contest as both teams look to fine-tune their skills ahead of the prestigious tournament.