Sylhet, April 23 -- A superb nine-wicket haul by pacer Blessing Muzarabani helped Zimbabwe secure a three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first Test of the two-match series at Sylhet on Wednesday.

Now, Zimbabwe, having won its first Test match since March 2021, are 1-0 up in the series.

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first. A 66-run partnership between Mominul Haque (56 in 105 balls, with six fours and a six) and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (40 in 69 balls, with six fours) was a major highlight of the first innings as the hosts put up 191 on the board in 61 overs.

Wellington Masakadza (3/21) and Muzarabani (3/50) were the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe. Wessly Madhevere (2/2) and Victor Nyauchi (2/74) were also among the ...