Zimbabwe triumphant on Test return
A dominant all-round performance by Zimbabwe ensured victory in their comeback Test after an almost six-year exile from the format
04/08Result
Only Test, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe at Harare, Aug 4-8 2011
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
370 & 291/5d -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
287 & 244 (57.3 ov)
Player of the Match
04/08Result
Only Test, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe at Harare, Aug 4-8 2011
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
370 & 291/5d -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
287 & 244 (57.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Day 4
'If we don't do anything silly, we will win' - Tamim
Tamim Iqbal was confident that his team would emerge comfortable winners because Zimbabwe's bowlers pose no threat to their line-up
Taylor ton keeps Zimbabwe ahead
A century from captain Brendan Taylor made sure Zimbabwe forged ahead from an overnight score of 92 for 4 to a solid position on the fourth day in Harare
Day 3
Zimbabwe ahead despite late flurry of wickets
Led by the impressive Brian Vitori, who took four wickets on debut, Zimbabwe took an 83-run first-innings lead over Bangladesh
Day 2
Debutant Vitori removes openers
After bowling Zimbabwe out for 370, Bangladesh scored at a brisk rate, but lost three wickets to give Zimbabwe the advantage
Day 1
Top order puts Zimbabwe in command
Zimbabwe's top four ensured that their return to Test cricket was impressive as they achieved a balance between aggression and caution
Others
The return of the pariah
A disappointing World Cup and end-of-the-year defeats couldn't dampen the joy of their victorious Test comeback
Bangladesh pay the price for lack of preparation
From the wreckage of this match, two miserable batting performances stare back at every Bangladesh cricketer, coach, fan and administrator
Tamim v Vitori, bugles and vuvuzelas
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fourth day of the only Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare
An historic occasion but an understated celebration
Zimbabwe were giddy in the immediate aftermath of beating Bangladesh on their return to Test cricket, but there were no over-the-top celebrations
Taylor hails historic win
After six and a half years away from Test cricket, Zimbabwe soak in their triumphant return after beating Bangladesh
Zimbabwe's mindset ideal for growth
While Zimbabwe seem to have found an ideal leader, opening bowlers and on-field attitude, their fielding and infrastructure could use some work
A unique celebration and noisy fans
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare
Zimbabwe's Harare habit
Stats highlights from Zimbabwe's historic 130-run win in their comeback Test in Harare
Patience is a virtue for Masakadza
He had to wait more than a decade for his second Test century and it is a moment he says he feared would never come
An overdue century and a steel bull
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare
Zimbabwe make another beginning
Zimbabwean cricket has seen a few false dawns, but perhaps the board's non-confrontational treatment of Tatenda Taibu's potentially inflammatory statements is a sign that things are different this time
Zimbabwe make progress with small victories
Only one day of this Test match has been played, but already, there have been four small victories for Zimbabwe
Of crazy beginnings and Tom Jones
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare
Close shaves, chants and a cherishable moment
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fifth day of the only Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare
Both teams make mental adjustments for Test
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have not played Test cricket for a combined total of 85 months between them, requiring both sides to make mental adjustments to cope with the demands of the game's longest format
Hope in the air as familiar foes face off
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have grown accustomed to playing each other in limited-overs cricket in recent years, but have not met in a Test for more than five years