Openers Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar hit half-centuries as Bangladesh overpowered Zimbabwe by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series on Thursday.

Zimbabwe crumbled from 91-2 in 10 overs to 152 all out in 19 overs. Bangladesh knocked off the target with seven balls to spare at 153-2. The chase was orchestrated by openers Naim and Sarkar. The left-handed Naim managed an undefeated 63 from 51 balls, looking comfortable at the crease and clearing the boundary six times.