Raza hails ‘unity and culture of the team’ after Zimbabwe’s hard-fought win

We fought well, we understood the conditions well, we adapt well, and I think that's the reason why we won the game"

By Mohammad Isam · Espncricinfo

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:55 AM

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Captain Sikandar Raza credited Zimbabwe's unity and culture following a hard-fought win against Bangladesh.
Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 99 runs after scoring 271 for 8 and bowling Bangladesh out for 172.
Craig Ervine scored 93 and Brendan Taylor hit 81 to rescue Zimbabwe from 24 for 3.

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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza praised his side's unity and team culture following their 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the ODI tri-series opener in Abu Dhabi. After slipping to 24 for 3, Zimbabwe recovered to post 271 for 8 behind half-centuries from Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor before dismissing Bangladesh for 172.

Raza rejected suggestions that the victory was easy, emphasizing the need to adapt to changing pitch conditions. He commended bowlers Wellington Masakadza and Newman Nyamhuri for stopping Bangladesh's strong start in the chase, noting that faith and collective effort drove Zimbabwe's success.

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Raza hails ‘unity and culture of the team’ after Zimbabwe’s hard-fought win

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