Rain cut short day three of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Sylhet. The home team reached 194 for four at stumps, leading by 112 runs after just 44 overs of play. Blessing Muzarabani sparked Zimbabwe's attack when play finally started in the afternoon.
Muzarabani dismissed Mahmudul Hasan Joy for 33 with a short ball caught at first slip. Zimbabwe almost grabbed another wicket when Shanto edged Madhevere, but keeper Mayavo missed his second catch of the match. Victor Nyauchi later removed Mominul Haque for 47 using the short ball effectively. Captain Craig Ervine brought back Muzarabani, who troubled Mushfiqur Rahim before catching him at first slip.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto held firm through these dismissals. He reached fifty with a cover drive off Wellington Masakadza after tea. Shanto remains unbeaten with Jaker Ali as they build a partnership on the slow pitch. Zimbabwe hopes for better weather on day four as they aim to limit Bangladesh's lead.
Muzarabani dismissed Mahmudul Hasan Joy for 33 with a short ball caught at first slip. Zimbabwe almost grabbed another wicket when Shanto edged Madhevere, but keeper Mayavo missed his second catch of the match. Victor Nyauchi later removed Mominul Haque for 47 using the short ball effectively. Captain Craig Ervine brought back Muzarabani, who troubled Mushfiqur Rahim before catching him at first slip.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto held firm through these dismissals. He reached fifty with a cover drive off Wellington Masakadza after tea. Shanto remains unbeaten with Jaker Ali as they build a partnership on the slow pitch. Zimbabwe hopes for better weather on day four as they aim to limit Bangladesh's lead.
