Overview

• Taijul Islam claimed 5-60, marking his 16th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, as Zimbabwe collapsed late on Day 1.
• Zimbabwe lost seven wickets for just 55 runs after a strong start, with Sean Williams (67) and Nick Welch (54) contributing fifties in a 90-run stand.
• Debutant Tanzim Hasan Sakib secured his maiden Test wicket, dismissing opener Brian Bennett in the 11th over.
• Offspinner Nayeem Hasan played a key role in the collapse, taking two late wickets, including captain Craig Ervine and Sean Williams.
• Tail-enders Blessing Muzarabani and Tafadzwa Tsiga survived the final overs, keeping Zimbabwe nine down at stumps.