Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bangladesh's chase began in a blaze and ended in collapse. Tanzid Hasan punished Zimbabwe's wayward new-ball bowling, but after his start was cut short, the batting order unravelled against spin as Bangladesh lost by 99 runs in the tri-series opener.

Chasing 272 at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday, Bangladesh folded for 172.

It was their fourth defeat in five ODIs and third in four matches against Zimbabwe. They have lost eight of their last 10 chases above 240.

Tanzid struck 9 fours and a six in a 38-ball 46, helping Bangladesh race to 47 in the first six overs.

Soumya Sarkar fell to Blessing Muzarabani in the seventh over. After surviving a dropped chance at third man, Tanzid chipped a catch to point o...