The first unofficial Test between Bangladesh A and Zimbabwe A concluded with a resounding victory for the hosts, who defeated the visitors by an innings and 87 runs in Chattogram. Bangladesh A, after bowling out Zimbabwe A for 185 in their first innings, piled on a formidable 450/7 declared, with centuries from opener Saif Hassan (132) and middle-order batsman Shahadat Hossain (105).
Zimbabwe A's second innings saw a spirited fight from captain Dion Myers (78) and Milton Shumba (55), but they ultimately succumbed to Bangladesh A's disciplined bowling attack, particularly the spin of Rishad Hossain (4/65) and the pace of Ripon Mondol (3/40). The visitors were eventually bowled out for 178, well short of making Bangladesh A bat again.
Bangladesh A coach, Mizanur Rahman, expressed satisfaction, stating, "It was a complete performance. Our batsmen showed great application, and the bowlers were relentless. This series is crucial for our young players to gain experience." The result gives Bangladesh A a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, putting Zimbabwe A under pressure to bounce back in the final game.