Bangladesh paceman Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out for the remainder of the tour to Zimbabwe due to a grade 1 muscle tear in his right hamstring and a meniscal degeneration in his right knee.
Zimbabwe fast bowlers Richard Ngarava and Newman Nyamhuri scored vital lower-order runs and then shared five wickets as the home side edged Bangladesh by 25 runs in the first of three ODIs in Harare.
Innocent Kaia struck a maiden century before the bowlers starred as Zimbabwe recorded their biggest ever Test victory after thrashing Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in Harare.
Matt Renshaw struck a career-best 89 not out from 52 balls to help Australia beat Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I as the visitors took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Joel Davies starred with the ball on international debut to help Australia beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the first of three T20Is in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz says healthy competition in the squad and a conscious effort to prepare better pitches at home has contributed to their improved form.