Shadman Islam in action for Bangladesh© AFP
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam on Tuesday broke a century in the second Test against Zimbabwe, leading to a 64 -run lead with three wickets at the end of the second day. Bangladesh was close to 291-7, with Mehidi Hasan Miraz (16) and Taijul Islam (5), in response to Zimbabwe’s first innings, in response to a total innings of 227. Shadman recorded a 120 career-case knock and participated with anonymous hake with the first wicket of 118 runs. Despite Shadman’s centenary, other batsmen failed to take advantage of dry and slow surface in the chatogram after a good start.
Anamul, who was returning to the Test team after three years, scored 39 runs.
Mominul Haq (33) and Mushfiqur Rahim (40) have also struggled to convert good start into a big score.
Mushfiqur, who failed to pass a 50 -run mark in the last 12 innings, was run by Wesley Madhavre.
Bangladesh were 259-3 at one point but then lost their next four wickets for 20 runs.
Zimbabwe’s debutant leg-spinner, Vincent Masecesa took three wickets, including Bangladesh captain Najmul Hussain Shantio and wicketkeeper Batter Jakar Ali.
Zimbabwe was first dismissed on his overnight score of 227.
Starting with a wicket in hand, his innings was wrapped with the first ball of the second day.
Taijul ended with 6-60 figures.
Zimbabwe is 1–0 in the two-testing chain, after winning by three wickets in Sylhet.
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