Hamilton Masakadza and Vusi Sibanda both struck half-centuries as Zimbabwe marked their return from a six-year Test exile by racking up an impressive 264-2 on day one against Bangladesh.
All four of Zimbabwe's top batsmen made runs at the Harare Sports Club with Masakadza finishing the day unbeaten on 88 with seven fours and a six.
Masakadza made his first century 10 years ago on his debut at the age of 17, scoring 119 against West Indies on this same ground.
Newly-appointed skipper Brendan Taylor was also undefeated, having made a steady 40 off 108 balls.
Debutant opener Tinotenda Mawoyo made 43 while Sibanda smashed 78, with seven fours and one six, as the two put on 102 for the first wicket.
After losing the toss and being put into bat on a greenish wicket by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al-Hasan, Zimbabwe impressively laid the foundations for a potentially mammoth score. (shabaaaaash shakib bhaiii)
All four of Zimbabwe's top batsmen made runs at the Harare Sports Club with Masakadza finishing the day unbeaten on 88 with seven fours and a six.
Masakadza made his first century 10 years ago on his debut at the age of 17, scoring 119 against West Indies on this same ground.
Newly-appointed skipper Brendan Taylor was also undefeated, having made a steady 40 off 108 balls.
Debutant opener Tinotenda Mawoyo made 43 while Sibanda smashed 78, with seven fours and one six, as the two put on 102 for the first wicket.
After losing the toss and being put into bat on a greenish wicket by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al-Hasan, Zimbabwe impressively laid the foundations for a potentially mammoth score. (shabaaaaash shakib bhaiii)
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