At 213 for 7, Bangladesh’s lead was just 131 runs, and it looked like Zimbabwe were in control of the Sylhet Test. But Zaker Ali Anik stepped up, partnering with Hasan Mahmud to push the lead. Zaker scored a fighting fifty, trying to lift the team’s total.
Unfortunately, he got little support from the tail. Despite his effort, Bangladesh were bowled out for 255 in 79.2 overs in their second innings, setting Zimbabwe a target of just 174 runs.
Earlier, Bangladesh managed 191 in their first innings, while Zimbabwe posted 273.
Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe 1st Test Day 3
Rain delayed the start of play on Day 4. When the game resumed at 11:00 am, Bangladesh resumed on 194/4. Skipper Nazmul Hossain Shanto fell early, adding no runs to his overnight 60. He was caught off Blessing Muzarabani’s bowling.
Soon after, Mehidy Hasan Miraz was dismissed for 11, giving Muzarabani his third five-wicket haul in Tests. Taijul Islam followed for 1, leaving Bangladesh on 213/7.
Zaker Ali and Hasan Mahmud added 31 runs for the eighth wicket, but wickets fell quickly. Hasan was caught in the deep for 11, Khaled Ahmed fell first ball, and Zaker was the last to go, out for 58 off 111 balls.
With that, Bangladesh’s innings ended on 255, leaving Zimbabwe 174 to chase for victory.
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