# Taijul Islam's 7-Wicket Haul Not Enough as Zimbabwe Scores 410 in Harare Test *Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed a seven-wicket haul but Zimbabwe posted 410 in its first innings of the one-off Test against Bangladesh, taking a huge 270-run lead at Harare Sports Club.* June 30, 2026 ยท Sports ## At a glance - Taijul Islam claims 7-for but Zimbabwe posts 410 in first innings. - Innocent Kaia scores 140, Wessly Madhvere unbeaten on 77. - Zimbabwe takes a 270-run lead over Bangladesh. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed a seven-wicket haul but Zimbabwe posted 410 in its first innings of the one-off Test against Bangladesh, taking a huge 270-run lead at Harare Sports Club. Taijul, Bangladesh's highest Test wicket-taker, registered his 19th five-wicket haul, equaling Shakib Al Hasan's record. ## Zimbabwe's Strong Batting Display Opener Innocent Kaia led the charge for Zimbabwe with a superb 140, while Wessly Madhvere remained unbeaten on 77. Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett contributed with 60 and 59 runs respectively. Resuming Day 2 at 136-1, Zimbabwe lost Brendan Taylor early but went on to dominate the proceedings. ## Taijul's Impressive Spell Taijul Islam took all seven out of eight wickets, including five in a row after the Tea session. His spell of 7-138 was crucial but not enough to prevent Zimbabwe from posting a significant total. Pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed supported with 2-68. ## Key Partnerships for Zimbabwe After Taylor's dismissal, Kaia and Bennett combined for a 107-run partnership for the third wicket. Bennett's aggressive 59 and Kaia's maiden Test century laid the foundation. Despite a brief collapse, Ervine and Madhvere's 102-run stand ensured Zimbabwe's commanding position. ## Implications for Bangladesh Bangladesh now faces a challenging target to avoid an innings defeat. The performance of Taijul Islam provides a silver lining, but the team will need a strong batting effort to close the gap. The result of this Test will have implications for Bangladesh's future Test rankings and strategies. ## Sources - BSS --- Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/taijul-islam-seven-wicket-haul-zimbabwe-410-bangladesh-test