Bangladesh bowler Nahid Rana posts 6-21 in ODI vs Zimbabwe

In a historic display of fast bowling, Bangladesh's Nahid Rana recorded the best-ever One-Day International figures for his country, taking six wickets for 21 runs to bowl Zimbabwe out for 141 in the first ODI at Harare Sports Club on Monday. The 23-year-old pacer's devastating spell dismantled the hosts' batting lineup and gave the visitors a commanding position in the three-match series.

After Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to field, citing moisture on the pitch and overcast conditions, his decision was quickly vindicated. Opening bowler Taskin Ahmed provided the initial breakthroughs, removing openers Brian Bennett and Ben Curran before bowling Craig Ervine. Zimbabwe, from a promising start of 35 without loss, collapsed to 70 for 8.

Rana, introduced in the 14th over, then took complete control. Generating sharp pace and bounce, he systematically tore through Zimbabwe's middle and lower order. His victims included key batsman Sikandar Raza, caught behind, followed by Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande, Innocent Kaia, and Brad Evans. This sequence secured his third five-wicket haul in ODIs this year.

The hosts avoided being bowled out for under 100...