| 0.1 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, A gentle loosener. Full and outside off, a touch wide, left alone. |
| 0.2 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, left alone but this one swings back in. |
| 0.3 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 0.4 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, let through once more. |
| 0.5 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 0.6 : D Tiripano to T Iqbal, Full and wide outside off, this time Tamim cannot resist. Leans and drives it through the covers for a couple. |
| Victor Nyauchi to share the new ball with Tiripano. |
| 1.1 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Full and down the leg side, flicked towards mid-wicket. |
| 1.2 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Landed around off, watchfully defended. |
| 1.3 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, FOUR! Full and down the leg side, Saif tucks it to the fine leg fence. Gets off the mark, thanks to a freebie. |
| 1.4 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 1.5 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Landed outside off, pretty wide, left alone. |
| 1.6 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, FOUR! ELEGANT! That is a lovely, lovely shot. Full and outside off, Saif gets right forward, is upto the pitch of the ball and drives it straight past the bowler, through mid off! |
| 2.1 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, FOUR! A bit streaky. Full and wide outside off, Tamim leans and plays an uppish drive towards point but luckily for him, it goes wide of the man there and is racing to the backward point fence. |
| 2.2 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Well outside off, left alone. |
| 2.3 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 2.4 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full and outside off, Tamim looks to drive but the ball takes the inner half and goes towards mid on. Looks very itchy, does Tamim. Needs to remind himself that Lunch is around the corner... |
| 2.5 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed around off, Iqbal initially looks to defend but then shoulders arms. Is hit on the pads and the ball lobs towards gully. There is a mild appeal for LBW but it is turned down. |
| 2.6 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, FOUR! ELEGANT! Full and outside off, Tamim walks into the shot and drives it down the ground, through mid off! Iqbal moves to 10. The deficit is now 247. |
| 3.1 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Down the leg side, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 3.2 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, On a length outside off, solidly defended. |
| 3.3 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Comes in from wide of the crease and angles it into the right-hander. Saif gets across and looks to defend but there is steep bounce on this one. He is squared up but somehow fends it towards point. |
| 3.4 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, On a good length outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 3.5 : V Nyauchi to Hassan, Good length ball outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 3.6 : Nyauchi to Hassan, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Victor gets victorious in his mini battle with Saif. A length ball, outside off, Hassan looks to push but the ball straightens a touch, bounces steeply and catches him by surprise. He is squared up and the ball takes the outside edge, going behind to the keeper. |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto walks in at number 3, much earlier than he would have expected. |
| 4.1 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Outside off, punched to the off side. |
| 4.2 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Down the leg side, Iqbal cannot get it away. |
| 4.3 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, NO BALL. That is a massive overstepping. Full and outside off, left alone. |
| V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Full and outside off, left alone. |
| 4.4 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, a play and a miss. |
| 4.5 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 4.6 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full and outside off, left alone. |
| 5.1 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, WIDE. Just too wide outside off, left alone. |
| V Nyauchi to Shanto, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. Two runs added to the total. |
| 5.2 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, On a length around off, watchfully defended. |
| 5.3 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Outside off, punched off the back foot towards cover. |
| 5.4 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 5.5 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Short and outside off, let through. |
| 5.6 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full and outside off, let through again. |
| 6.1 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full and outside off, watchfully pushed towards cover. |
| 6.2 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, left alone. |
| 6.3 : D Tiripano to T Iqbal, Full and outside off, Iqbal reaches out and drives it straight to short extra cover. |
| 6.4 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed around off, well blocked out. |
| 6.5 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, played towards point. |
| 6.6 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, A bouncer now, TI ducks. |
| Tamim is fuming. He looks at the square leg umpire, expecting Lunch to be called but the umpire coolly walks across to his position for the next over. Tamim is not happy and complains to his partner that it is 11.30 on the clock but as per our clocks, there is still a minute to go. |
| Sikandar Raza to probably bowl the final over before Lunch. |
| 7.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Outside off, punched off the back foot. |
| 7.2 : S Raza to Shanto, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 7.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Down the leg side, flicked through fine leg for a couple. |
| 7.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 7.5 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, pushed towards mid off. |
| 7.6 : S Raza to Shanto, Full on middle, flicked wide of mid on for a run to end the session. LUNCH ON DAY 2, BANGLADESH 25/1, TRAIL BY 240! |
| Hmmm... so that makes Lunch just a bit tastier for Zimbabwe. They could not get too many runs this morning, but have managed to get a wicket before the break. The bowling has been decent but Bangladesh just need to be a bit cautious here. A few strokes were played, perhaps a bit too many, given the time left for the break. That is what consumed Saif. The visitors will aim to keep bowling disciplined lines. Join us back at 12.10 pm local (0610 GMT) for the second session. 63 overs left in the day |
| ... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ... |
| Welcome back for the afternoon session. A testing one, it should be, for both sides. Can Zimbabwe deliver the goods in testing conditions? Can Bangladesh show some patience before playing their strokes? The players are out in the middle. Donala Tiripano will start off proceedings to Najmul. Here we go... |
| 8.1 : D Tiripano to Shanto, FOUR! FABULOUS! Full and outside off, Najmul leans and drives it wide of mid off for a boundary! That is some way to start off a session. The deficit is now 236. The stand moves to 11. |
| 8.2 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Outside off, left alone. |
| 8.3 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Landed outside off, left alone. |
| 8.4 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Fuller in length, slightly outside off, from around the wicket, Shanto does not flirt with it. |
| 8.5 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Landed outside off, let through once again. |
| 8.6 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off. |
| Victor Nyauchi to bowl from the other end. 3-1-11-1 so far. |
| 9.1 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, On a length outside off, Tamim looks to defend but the ball comes back in and hits him on the pads. |
| 9.2 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, A length ball, around middle, tucked straight to square leg. |
| 9.3 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Full and outside off, driven sweetly but straight to mid off. |
| 9.4 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Landed outside off, Iqbal keeps his bat just behind the bat. |
| 9.5 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, On a length outside off, Tamim gets on top of the bounce and punches this through the covers for a couple. |
| 9.6 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Landed outside off, Iqbal gets a big stride across and shoulders arms. |
| 10.1 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Short and wide outside off, Shanto reaches out and looks to cut but mistimes it to point. |
| 10.2 : D Tiripano to Shanto, This one comes back in from back of a length, punched back to the bowler, albeit being cramped. |
| 10.3 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Fuller in length this time, watchfully pushed towards cover. |
| 10.4 : D Tiripano to Hossain Shanto, FOUR! FANTASTIC! Overpitched wide outside off, Najmul reaches out and drives it through the covers. There is a man placed at cover-point, one placed at short extra cover and another at cover. Yet, he trisects them. Moves to 13 from 22 balls. |
| 10.5 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Full and outside off, wide again, this is left alone. |
| 10.6 : D Tiripano to Shanto, This is closer than the previous one, let through again. |
| 11.1 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, A length ball, around off, solidly defended. |
| 11.2 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Fuller in length, pressed solidly towards mid off. |
| Some issue with Victor Nyauchi. He is showing his palm to the umpire and his captain. While trying to field the previous ball, he got hit on his right forefinger. The physio comes out and the magic spray is sprayed. Perhaps the seam of the ball hit him hard. |
| 11.3 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, On a length outside off, coming in with the angle, tucked through square leg for a single. The deficit is now 229. |
| 11.4 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, This one kicks off the surface, Shanto defends it solidly. |
| 11.5 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 11.6 : V Nyauchi to Hossain Shanto, Full and outside off, driven beautifully but straight to mid off. |
| 12.1 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off. |
| 12.2 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 12.3 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Outside off, punched off the back foot. |
| 12.4 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full on middle, pushed towards mid on. |
| 12.5 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 12.6 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| Big moment for the debutant. Charlton Tshuma has been given the ball. |
| 13.1 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Around off, angling away, watchfully defended. |
| 13.2 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Landed outside off, angling away, left alone. |
| 13.3 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Full and outside off, watchfully pushed towards cover. |
| 13.4 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 13.5 : C Tshuma to Shanto, FOUR! That is a nice shot. On a length outside off, Najmul gets on top of the bounce and punches it through the covers. |
| 13.6 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 14.1 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, On a good length outside off, well blocked out. |
| 14.2 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Full on middle, pushed towards mid on. |
| 14.3 : D Tiripano to T Iqbal, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads. One run added to the total. |
| 14.4 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Landed outside off, left alone. |
| 14.5 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Full and outside off, let through. |
| 14.6 : D Tiripano to Shanto, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through. |
| 15.1 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, On a length outside off, left alone. |
| 15.2 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, Fuller in length this time, angling away, left alone. |
| 15.3 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, Nicely gets behind this one and blocks. |
| 15.4 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, FOUR! FLAMBOYANT! Full and outside off, Tamim leans and drives it through mid off. |
| 15.5 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 15.6 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, FOUR! On middle, tucked through mid-wicket for a boundary. Tamim moves to 22 while the stand is worth 31. |
| 16.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Outside off, played straight to point. |
| 16.2 : S Raza to Shanto, The batsman fails to make contact as it turned a long way. |
| 16.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 16.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Lunges to this one and blocks. |
| 16.5 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, spinning away, left alone. |
| 16.6 : S Raza to Shanto, FOUR! Strays down the wrong line this time. Full and outside leg, Najmul gets down and sweeps it to the fine leg fence. 50 UP FOR BANGLADESH. The deficit is now 212. |
| 17.1 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, FOUR! The runs are flowing now. Full on middle, Tamim flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. The deficit is now 208. |
| 17.2 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, Outside off, left alone. |
| 17.3 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, Fuller in length, watchfully defended. |
| 17.4 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 17.5 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, FOUR! We are being treated to a batting masterclass here. Tamim moves to 30 and he has already scored 6 boundaries! Short and outside off, Tamim stands tall and punches it through the covers. The stand is worth 43. |
| 17.6 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, Full and around off, well defended. |
| 18.1 : S Raza to Shanto, FOUR! Oh my. This is the 6th scoring shot in a row, which has come because of a boundary! Full and outside off, Shanto leans and punches it through the covers! |
| 18.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 18.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Landed outside off, well blocked out. |
| 18.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 18.5 : S Raza to Shanto, NO BALL. That is a crime. A spinner overstepping. Najmul pushes it towards mid on. |
| S Raza to Shanto, Down the leg side, pretty full, tickled through fine leg for a couple. 50-RUN STAND IS UP. |
| 18.6 : S Raza to Shanto, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. |
| 19.1 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, FOUR! Another boundary. Around middle, Tamim pushes this through mid on and finds the fence. |
| 19.2 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, This is Tamim 2.0. Does not go for another boundary immediately. Keeps his composure and defends. |
| 19.3 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, Outside off, pushed through the covers for a single. |
| 19.4 : C Tshuma to Shanto, On a good length, around off, watchfully defended. |
| 19.5 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Down the leg side, helped through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 19.6 : C Tshuma to Iqbal, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. |
| 20.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a single. |
| 20.2 : S Raza to T Iqbal, EDGED, JUST SHORT! Full and around middle, Tamim looks to defend but there is extra bounce on this one. He cannot withdraw in time and the ball goes off the edge. But lands well wide and short of Brendan Taylor at first slip. |
| 20.3 : S Raza to Iqbal, Full and around middle, watchfully defended. |
| 20.4 : S Raza to Iqbal, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 20.5 : S Raza to Iqbal, On middle and leg, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 20.6 : S Raza to Iqbal, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| Victor Nyauchi is back. 5-1-14-1 so far. |
| 21.1 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full on middle, flicked towards mid on. |
| 21.2 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. |
| 21.3 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Fuller in length, watchfully defended. |
| 21.4 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Outside off, punched towards cover. |
| 21.5 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full and down the leg side, flicked through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 21.6 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. |
| DRINKS BREAK. A rapid hour. Did not come to know that 60 minutes have passed by. 52 runs have been scored in 14 overs and Bangladesh are getting on top of Zimbabwe. The visitors need a breakthrough desperately. |
| 22.1 : S Raza to T Iqbal, Full and outside off, driven towards long off for a single. |
| 22.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Around leg, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 22.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 22.4 : S Raza to Shanto, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. |
| 22.5 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 22.6 : S Raza to Shanto, Around middle and off, tightly kept out. |
| 23.1 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Full and down the leg side, flicked towards mid-wicket. |
| 23.2 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Outside off, on a length, left alone. |
| 23.3 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Landed outside off, punched straight to cover. |
| 23.4 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Full and outside off, well defended. |
| 23.5 : V Nyauchi to T Iqbal, Outside off, driven uppishly, but not for long enough to find point. |
| 23.6 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. |
| 24.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a single. |
| 24.2 : S Raza to Iqbal, Outside off, punched off the back foot for a run. |
| 24.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and down the leg side, Shanto flicks it wide of mid on. The fielder runs after it and looks to stop, gets his left leg and nearly gets into a tangle. Manages to stop it though. Two runs taken. |
| 24.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Full n outside off, pushed back defensively. |
| 24.5 : S Raza to Hossain Shanto, Full and outside off, driven towards mid off. |
| 24.6 : S Raza to Shanto, On middle, pushed through mid on for a single. |
| 25.1 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, The batsman defends it from within the crease. |
| 25.2 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full and down the leg side, worked through mid-wicket for three runs. 179 is the deficit. |
| 25.3 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Outside off, driven towards cover. |
| 25.4 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Full and outside off, pushed towards mid off. |
| 25.5 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Landed outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 25.6 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Full again, watchfully kept out. |
| 26.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Fuller in length, around off, Najmul looks to defend but the ball spins away, bounces a touch and goes off the outside edge, towards the vacant silly point region. |
| 26.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 26.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Short and outside off, cut straight to point. |
| 26.4 : S Raza to Shanto, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. |
| 26.5 : S Raza to Shanto, Landed outside off, punched off the back foot again. |
| 26.6 : S Raza to Shanto, FOUR! Short and outside off, punched through the covers for a boundary! |
| 27.1 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Landed outside off, spinning away, left alone. |
| 27.2 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Fuller in length, around off, well defended. |
| 27.3 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. |
| 27.4 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Fuller in length, outside off, driven straight to mid off. |
| 27.5 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Goes too straight, gets it on the pads and Tamim flicks it through square leg for a couple. |
| 27.6 : V Nyauchi to Iqbal, Outside off, Tamim looks to flay but then withdraws his bat. Is beaten though. |
| 28.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 28.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Landed outside off, watchfully blocked out again. |
| 28.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a single. |
| 28.4 : S Raza to Iqbal, Landed outside off, spinning away, short in length, punched towards cover. |
| 28.5 : S Raza to Iqbal, Flighted, outside off, Tamim goes right back and defends. |
| 28.6 : S Raza to Iqbal, Good length ball, around middle, well blocked out. |
| Donald Tiripano returns. 8-2-20-0 so far. |
| 29.1 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Landed outside off, angling away, left alone. |
| 29.2 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Down the leg side, flicked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 29.3 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. |
| 29.4 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, A length ball, around leg, tucked through mid-wicket for a couple. The deficit is now 169. |
| 29.5 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, Landed outside off, left alone. |
| 29.6 : D Tiripano to Iqbal, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That is a loose shot and a big wicket. Full and wide outside off, Tamim looks to drive but there is no feet movement. The ball comes in just a little, beats Tamim and goes to the keeper. Tiripano celebrates while Chakabva appeals. Umpire Joel Wilson thinks for a while and then slowly raises his finger! Tamim does not bother reviewing. He walks off in a haste, shaking his head. He is asked to wait, as the umpires want to check for the no ball. But re |
| In comes the skipper now. Mominul Haque will look to bed in. |
| 30.1 : S Raza to Shanto, Tossed up delivery on off, Hossain Shanto punches it to point. |
| 30.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Flighted delivery on off, Najmul punches it to covers. |
| 30.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Floated delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto defends it off the back foot. |
| 30.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Loopy delivery on off, Najmul keeps it out. |
| 30.5 : S Raza to Shanto, Tossed up delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto blocks it off the front foot. |
| 30.6 : S Raza to Shanto, Short delivery on off, Hossain Shanto cuts it to point. |
| 31.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full delivery on middle, Haque drives it to mid on. |
| 31.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a good length on off, Haque defends it off the back foot. |
| 31.3 : D Tiripano to M Haque, Full delivery outside off, Haque drives it to point. |
| 31.4 : D Tiripano to M Haque, Full delivery again on off, Haque drives it towards covers where Raza stops it and goes for a direct hit at the bowler's end but misses it. The batsmen take a single. |
| 31.5 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Length delivery on off, Hossain Shanto plays it to point. |
| 31.6 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Outside off, Hossain Shanto offers no shot to this one. |
| 32.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque defends it off the front foot. |
| 32.2 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted delivery on off, Haque keeps it out. |
| 32.3 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on middle, Haque defends it off the front foot. |
| 32.4 : S Raza to Haque, Floated delivery on off, Mominul punches it towards the off side. |
| 32.5 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 32.6 : S Raza to Shanto, Loopy delivery on middle, Najmul flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 33.1 : D Tiripano to Shanto, On a good length and outside off, Hossain Shanto offers no shot to this one. |
| 33.2 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Good length delivery on off, Hossain Shanto blocks it off the back foot. |
| 33.3 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Full delivery on off, Hossain Shanto drives it to covers. |
| 33.4 : D Tiripano to Shanto, WIDE! Tiripano bowls a bouncer, Najmul ducks under it. |
| D Tiripano to Shanto, On a length on middle, Najmul flicks it through square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 33.5 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Good length delivery on off, Hossain Shanto blocks it well. |
| 33.6 : D Tiripano to Shanto, On a good length on middle, Hossain Shanto defends it out. |
| 34.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque drives it through mid on for a run. |
| 34.2 : S Raza to Hossain Shanto, Flighted delivery on off, Hossain Shanto drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 34.3 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on off, Haque punches it towards covers for a run. |
| 34.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Full delivery on off, Hossain Shanto drives it towards mid off. |
| 34.5 : S Raza to Shanto, Tossed up delivery on middle, Najmul punches it back towards the bowler. |
| 34.6 : S Raza to Hossain Shanto, Full delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 35.1 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Length delivery on off, Najmul punches it to point. |
| 35.2 : D Tiripano to Shanto, On a good length on off, Hossain Shanto defends it off the front foot. |
| 35.3 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Good length delivery on off, Hossain Shanto punches it to point. |
| 35.4 : D Tiripano to Shanto, On a good length on middle, Hossain Shanto keeps it out. |
| 35.5 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Length delivery on off, Hossain Shanto punches it to point. |
| 35.6 : D Tiripano to Shanto, Tiripano bowls it down the leg side, Najmul lets it go. |
| 36.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 36.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Full delivery on off, Hossain Shanto drives it towards mid off. |
| 36.3 : S Raza to Shanto, 50 for Najmul Hossain Shanto. Maiden Test match fifty for him. Loopy delivery on off, Hossain Shanto drives it through mid off for a single. It has been a fine innings from him. Can he convert this into a hundred? |
| 36.4 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted delivery on off, Haque punches it to point. |
| 36.5 : S Raza to Haque, FOUR! Terrific shot! Tossed up delivery on off, Haque punches it through covers for a boundary. |
| 36.6 : S Raza to Haque, Floated delivery on middle, Haque flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu to bowl for the first time. |
| 37.1 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Tossed up delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto tucks it to mid-wicket. |
| 37.2 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Flighted delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto flicks it towards fine leg for a run. |
| 37.3 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full delivery on off, Haque drives it to covers. |
| 37.4 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated delivery on middle, Haque flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 37.5 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Tossed up delivery on off, Hossain Shanto drives it towards mid off. |
| 37.6 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Najmul pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2! |
| Bangladesh's session. 95/1 in 30 overs. Just that one loose shot from Tamim Iqbal, which led to his dismissal, else, it was a one-sided display in this session. Zimbabwe's heads are drooping down, although they are still ahead by 145 runs and you never know, a collapse could be around the corner. |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto has looked solid, as he looked against Pakistan as well but here, he has got a splendid opportunity to get a maiden century. Or more. He has got Mominul Haque for company and the two would be looking to rub salts on the Zimbabwean wounds. The visitors let too many boundaries post Lunch but managed to pull things back. They need to keep believing. Join us back at 2.30 pm local (0830 GMT) for the final session. 33 overs left in the day. |
| ... DAY 2, FINAL SESSION ... |
| We are back for the last session. 33 overs left in the day. How close can Bangladesh get to Zimbabwe's total by Stumps? From Zimbabwe's point of view, how many wickets can they pick before the hosts can touch 200? The players are out in the middle. Sikandar Raza to start off proceedings to Mominul Haque. |
| 38.1 : S Raza to Haque, Full and around middle, flicked straight to short mid-wicket. |
| 38.2 : S Raza to Haque, Down the leg side, Mominul looks to paddle but misses. |
| 38.3 : S Raza to Haque, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off. |
| 38.4 : S Raza to Haque, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 38.5 : S Raza to M Haque, Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a single. |
| 38.6 : S Raza to Shanto, Landed outside off, punched towards cover. |
| Victor Nyauchi to bowl from the other end. 9-2-21-1 so far. |
| 39.1 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Short and outside off, punched straight to cover. |
| 39.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Down the leg side, flicked through mid-wicket. Prince Masvaure gives it a good chase and stops the ball before it can touch the ropes. Three runs taken. |
| 39.3 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Down the leg side, flicked away for a single this time. |
| 39.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. |
| 39.5 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Landed outside off, Mominul gets across and punches it through the covers for a run. |
| 39.6 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Outside off, punched straight to cover. |
| 40.1 : S Raza to Haque, Full and down the leg side, watchfully defended. |
| 40.2 : S Raza to Shanto, Tossed up, around leg stump, pushed towards mid on. |
| 40.3 : S Raza to Shanto, Around off, watchfully pushed to the off side. |
| 40.4 : S Raza to Shanto, Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a single. |
| 40.5 : S Raza to Haque, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 40.6 : S Raza to Haque, Around off, a tad short, flicked towards mid-wicket but it hits short leg. |
| 41.1 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Around off, coming in with the angle, worked through mid-wicket. Three runs taken. Shanto moves to 60. |
| 41.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Down the leg side, flicked through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 41.3 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. |
| 41.4 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full and outside off, watchfully defended. |
| 41.5 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Fuller in length, around off, watchfully defended. |
| 41.6 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Around off, Najmul pushes it towards cover. |
| 42.1 : S Raza to Haque, Short and outside off, punched straight to point. |
| 42.2 : S Raza to Haque, Full and down the leg side, flicked through mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 42.3 : S Raza to Haque, Defended off the back foot by the batsman. |
| 42.4 : S Raza to Haque, Short and outside off, punched straight to cover. |
| 42.5 : S Raza to Haque, FOUR! A full toss, around middle, Mominul flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary! |
| 42.6 : S Raza to M Haque, FOUR! A short ball, pulled through mid-wicket for another boundary. |
| 43.1 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Short delivery on middle, Haque pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 43.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length delivery on off, Haque punches it through point. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 43.3 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Good length delivery outside off, Haque offers no shot to this one. |
| 43.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, On a good length and outside off, Haque leaves it alone. |
| 43.5 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Again outside off, Haque lets it go. |
| 43.6 : V Nyauchi to Haque, FOUR! Nicely played! On a length and outside off, Haque guides it very fine towards third man for a boundary. 50-run stand is up between Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu is back on. 1-0-6-0 are his figures so far. |
| 44.1 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Tossed up delivery down the leg side, Hossain Shanto looks to flick but misses it. |
| 44.2 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, OUCH! That must have hurt. Short delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto pulls it towards short leg where Prince Masvaure gets hit on his right wrist. |
| The physio is out in the middle. Prince Masvaure is in pain as he got hit on his hand. Magic spray is being applied. |
| 44.3 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, FOUR BYES! Tossed up delivery on off, Hossain Shanto looks to defend but misses it. It goes over the stumps and it also goes past the keeper for a boundary. |
| 44.4 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Loopy delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto defends it off the front foot. |
| 44.5 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Floated delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 44.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, On off, Haque drives it through point. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 45.1 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, On a good length on off, Najmul blocks it off the front foot. |
| 45.2 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Full delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 45.3 : V Nyauchi to Shanto, Short delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 45.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Good length delivery on off, Haque keeps it out. |
| 45.5 : V Nyauchi to Haque, On a good length on middle, Mominul defends it off the back foot. |
| 45.6 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length delivery on middle, Haque flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 46.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on off, Haque plays it towards covers for a single. |
| 46.2 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Flighted delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 46.3 : A Ndlovu to Hossain Shanto, Full delivery on middle, Najmul drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 46.4 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Loopy delivery on middle, Haque nudges it to square leg. |
| 46.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on off, Haque blocks it well. |
| 46.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated delivery on middle, Haque blocks it off the back foot. |
| Charlton Tshuma is back on. 4-0-26-0 so far. |
| 47.1 : C Tshuma to Shanto, On a length on off, Hossain Shanto pushes it towards mid off for a single. |
| 47.2 : C Tshuma to Haque, Outside off, Haque offers no shot to this one. |
| 47.3 : C Tshuma to Haque, Good length delivery outside off, Mominul shoulders arms to this one. |
| 47.4 : C Tshuma to Haque, On a good length on off, Haque defends it off the back foot. |
| 47.5 : C Tshuma to M Haque, Full delivery on off, Mominul drives it towards mid off. |
| 47.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length delivery on off, Haque taps it towards point for a single. |
| 48.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery down the leg side, Haque lets it go. |
| 48.2 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated delivery on off, Haque defends it off the back foot. |
| 48.3 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full delivery on middle, Haque drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 48.4 : A Ndlovu to Hossain Shanto, Tossed up delivery on middle, Hossain Shanto drives it through mid on for a run. |
| 48.5 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Full delivery on middle, Haque drives it towards long on. The batsmen cross ends. |
| 48.6 : A Ndlovu to Shanto, Full delivery on off, Najmul drives it towards mid off. |
| 49.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Short delivery on leg, Haque looks to pull but gets an inside edge. It hits his thigh and goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a single. |
| 49.2 : C Tshuma to Shanto, Full delivery on middle, Najmul flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 49.3 : C Tshuma to Haque, On a length on off, Haque punches it through point for a single. |
| 49.4 : C Tshuma to Shanto, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! No century for Najmul. He is disappointed. Maiden Test wicket for Tshuma. He is elated. On a good length and outside off, Hossain Shanto looks to push it towards third man but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the keeper where Chakabva takes a comfortable catch. |
| Mushfiqur Rahim walks in next. |
| 49.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery on middle, Rahim defends it out. |
| 49.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 50.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque pushes it towards long on for a single. |
| 50.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted delivery on off, Rahim offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 50.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated delivery on middle, Mushfiqur block it off the front foot. |
| 50.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahim keeps it out. |
| 50.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 50.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on off, Rahim blocks it off the front foot. |
| 51.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full delivery on off, Haque drives it to covers. |
| 51.2 : C Tshuma to Haque, On a good length and outside off, Haque does not bother to play at that. |
| 51.3 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length delivery on middle, Haque defends it towards mid-wicket. |
| 51.4 : C Tshuma to Haque, On a good length on off, Haque defends it off the back foot. |
| 51.5 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length delivery on middle, Mominul flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 51.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 52.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on off, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 52.2 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Flighted delivery on off, Haque drives it to covers. |
| 52.3 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full delivery on middle, the skipper drives it towards mid on. |
| 52.4 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Loopy delivery on middle, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 52.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full delivery on middle, Mominul drives it towards mid on. |
| 52.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Mominul flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| Drinks Break! 54/1 in 15 overs in this session, Bangladesh continue to score freely and have got the deficit under 100. They will aim to get that close to 50 or even lesser. Zimbabwe have got 3 wickets but they have been at big intervals. Can they get a passage where wickets fall in clusters? We might approach that passage. It is that part of the day where light starts to fade and batsmen start playing for the next day. That could open the door for the bowlers. |
| 53.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery on middle, Rahim drives it towards mid on. |
| 53.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on off, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 53.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery on off, Rahim looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 53.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a length on off, Mushfiqur taps it to point. |
| 53.5 : C Tshuma to M Rahim, FOUR! That is smashed! Full and outside off, Rahim drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 53.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 54.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 54.2 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full delivery on middle, Haque drives it through mid on for a run. |
| 54.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahim flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 54.4 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Flighted delivery on off, Haque defends it out. |
| 54.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 54.6 : A Ndlovu to M Rahim, FOUR! Poor delivery from Ndlovu! Short delivery on middle, Rahim pulls it hard through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 55.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Short and outside off, Haque cuts it through point for a single. |
| 55.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on off, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 55.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery outside off, Rahim offers no shot to this one. |
| 55.4 : C Tshuma to M Rahim, Short delivery on middle, Rahim pulls it to mid-wicket. |
| 55.5 : C Tshuma to M Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim drives it to covers. |
| An appeal for lbw! Mushfiqur Rahim is the man in question! Zimbabwe have taken a review. |
| 55.6 : Tshuma to Rahim, NOT OUT! Wickets missing! On a good length and just outside off, Rahim comes forward and offers no shot to this one but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Zimbabwe take the review. Ball Tracker shows that it is missing the off stump and the impact is outside off. |
| 56.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, 50 for Mominul Haque. It has been a great innings from the skipper. Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 56.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Short delivery on off, Rahim cuts it to point. |
| 56.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 56.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated delivery on off, Rahim keeps it out. |
| 56.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Nicely played! Flighted delivery on middle, Rahim sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. |
| 56.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, On off, Mushfiqur defends it off the front foot. |
| 57.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full delivery on off, Haque drives it towards mid off for a run. |
| 57.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on middle, Rahim blocks it well. |
| 57.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim looks to drive but gets an inside edge. It goes towards the keeper where Chakabva dives and does well to stop it. |
| 57.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full again on off, Mushfiqur drives it to covers. |
| 57.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery outside off, Rahim offers no shot to this one. |
| 57.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery on middle, Rahim drives it towards mid on. |
| Sikandar Raza is back on. 15-1-53-0 so far. |
| 58.1 : S Raza to M Haque, Short delivery on off, Haque cuts it to point. |
| 58.2 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted delivery on middle, Haque blocks it off the front foot. |
| 58.3 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on off, Mominul blocks it well. |
| 58.4 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque drives it towards mid on. |
| 58.5 : S Raza to M Haque, Short delivery on off, Haque cuts it through point for a run. |
| 58.6 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on off, Rahim punches it to point. |
| Donald Tiripano is back on. 12-3-27-1 are his figures so far. |
| 59.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a good length on off, Haque looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on this one. |
| 59.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Short and outside off, Haque cuts it over point. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen cross ends. |
| 59.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, On a good length on off, Rahim blocks it well. |
| 59.4 : D Tiripano to M Rahim, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Rahim pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 59.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim lets it go. |
| 59.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim drives it towards point where Nyauchi tries to stop it but gets hit on his hand. The batsmen take a single. |
| Oh dear. Victor Nyauchi is in pain. The physio is out in the middle. Victor is not looking in good shape at all. In fact, he is WALKING OFF. |
| 60.1 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on middle, Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 60.2 : S Raza to Rahim, Flighted delivery on off, Rahim offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 60.3 : S Raza to Rahim, Loopy delivery down the leg side, Rahim looks to flick but misses it. |
| 60.4 : S Raza to M Rahim, Full delivery on middle, Rahim drives it towards mid on. |
| 60.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Flighted delivery just outside off, Rahim offers no shot and gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 60.6 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on middle, Rahim drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 61.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, On a good length and outside off, Rahim offers no shot to this one. |
| 61.2 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Good length delivery on off, Rahim blocks it off the back foot. |
| 61.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Length delivery on middle, Rahim flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 61.4 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a length on middle, Haque flicks it through square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 61.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full delivery on off, Haque drives it to covers. |
| 61.6 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full again on off, Mominul plays it to covers. |
| 62.1 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on middle, Rahim flicks it towards square leg for a single. |
| 62.2 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted delivery on middle, Haque nudges it to square leg. |
| 62.3 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on off, Haque blocks it off the front foot. |
| 62.4 : S Raza to Haque, Floated delivery on middle, the skipper keeps it out. |
| 62.5 : S Raza to Haque, Full delivery on off, Haque drives it to covers. |
| 62.6 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on off, Haque drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 63.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Good length delivery outside off, Haque shoulders arms to this one. |
| 63.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Outside off, Mominul leaves it alone. |
| 63.3 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length delivery down the leg side, Haque does not bother to play at that. |
| 63.4 : D Tiripano to M Haque, Full toss on off, Haque drives it towards mid off. |
| 63.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a good length and outside off, Mominul lets it go. |
| 63.6 : D Tiripano to Haque, FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on middle, Haque drives it towards mid on. The fielder from short mid-wicket dives to his right but it goes past him to the long on fence. |
| 64.1 : S Raza to Rahim, BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Rahim looks to guide but misses it. |
| 64.2 : S Raza to Rahim, Floated delivery on middle, Rahim looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye. |
| 64.3 : S Raza to Haque, BEATEN! Flighted delivery just outside off, Haque looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one. |
| 64.4 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on middle, Mominul nudges it towards the leg side. |
| 64.5 : S Raza to Haque, FOUR! Nicely swept! Floated delivery on middle, Haque sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 64.6 : S Raza to Haque, On off, Mominul defends it off the front foot. |
| Chalrton Tshumba is back on. 10-0-40-1 so far. |
| 65.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on off, Rahim offers a solid defense on this one. |
| 65.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery outside off, Rahim offers no shot to this one. |
| 65.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a good length on off, Mushfiqur blocks it off the back foot. |
| 65.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery on middle, Rahim keeps it out. |
| 65.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim drives it towards covers where the fielder stops it and goes for a direct hit at the striker's end but misses it. It goes as overthrows. The batsmen take a single. |
| 65.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, FOUR! Poor delivery from Tshuma! On a length on leg, Haque flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 66.1 : S Raza to Rahim, Full and around off, watchfully defended. |
| 66.2 : S Raza to Rahim, FOUR! That is short and outside off, Rahim has ample time to go back and punch it through the covers. 50-run stand is up! |
| 66.3 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on middle, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 66.4 : S Raza to Rahim, Flighted delivery outside off, Rahim offers no shot and pads it away. |
| 66.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Loopy delivery on middle, Mushfiqur comes forward and blocks it. |
| 66.6 : S Raza to Rahim, On off, Rahim keeps it out. |
| 67.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Outside off, Haque shoulders arms to this one. |
| We are into overtime. 4 overs are left in the day. The floodlights are slowly being switched on. |
| 67.2 : C Tshuma to Haque, On a good length and outside off, Mominul offers no shot to this one. |
| 67.3 : C Tshuma to Haque, Third consecutive leave from the skipper. Good length delivery outside off, Haque leaves it alone. |
| 67.4 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full delivery outside off, the skipper drives it through point for a single. |
| 67.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery on middle, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 67.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a length on middle, Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 68.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on off, Haque plays it to point. |
| 68.2 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted delivery on middle, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 68.3 : S Raza to Haque, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Haque pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 68.4 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on off, Mominul blocks it off the back foot. |
| 68.5 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque defends it out. |
| 68.6 : S Raza to Haque, Floated delivery on off, Mominul defends it off the front foot. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu to bowl one of 2 overs for the day. 8-1-27-0 so far. |
| 69.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up delivery on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot. |
| 69.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted delivery on off, Rahim plays it to point. |
| 69.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Good shot. Loopy delivery on middle, Rahim sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 69.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim drives it through mid off for a run. |
| 69.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Mominul drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 69.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, On off, Rahim defends it to mid-wicket. |
| 70.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up delivery on middle, Haque nudges it towards the leg side. |
| 70.2 : S Raza to Haque, FOUR! Full toss on middle, Haque sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 70.3 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted delivery on off, Haque punches it to point. |
| 70.4 : S Raza to Haque, Loopy delivery on off, Mominul punches it towards point for a single. |
| 70.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Flighted delivery on middle, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 70.6 : S Raza to Rahim, Short delivery on middle, Rahim pulls it towards square leg for a single. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2. BANGLADESH TRAIL BY 25! |
| 120/1 in 33 overs in that final session. Bangladesh have really pressed it in, pushing Zimbabwe on the mat. The first two sessions did feel as if Zimbabwe did have some sort of a chance if quick wickets fell but the Mominul-Rahim stand has almost shut the door. |
| Not a great outing with the ball for the visitors. They started well, got the early wicket but then were subjected to 3 successive 50-plus stands. There was barely any movement or swing for the seamers while the spinners struggled for turn. A quality spinner is being missed, which can be seen by the fact that Sikandar Raza had to bowl 22 overs. |
| A near perfect batting day for Bangladesh. Yes, 3 batsmen in the top 4 wasted their starts but it can also be viewed as 4 batsmen in the top 5 crossed the 30-mark and faced more than 50 balls. They spent time in the middle and then started to accumulate runs quickly. |
| Earlier in the day, Bangladesh bowlers took just over an hour to wrap things up in the morning, with Abu Jayed and Nayeem Hasan taking 4 wickets apiece. Both bowled really well, with Jayed moving the ball in the air while Nayeem making it spin off the deck. |
| Okay! 265 looked to be a good score on a slow deck, probably 30-40 shy of a par score but Bangladesh's rapid batting has got the deficit down to just 25. The batsmen will now be aiming to bat through the whole of Monday and get a lead close to 300. Join us on 24th February, 2020 at 9.30 am local (0330 GMT) for all the action from Day 3. ADIOS! TAKE CARE! |
| ... Day 3, Session 1 ... |
| Hello and welcome to the coverage of the one-off Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Bangladesh batted superbly on Day 2 to get the deficit down to just 25 runs and the three 50-plus stands for the hosts deflated the visitors. Skipper Mominul Haque is still out there and he has Mushfiqur Rahim for company. Both these batsmen will first look to wipe out the deficit without any further damage and then would want to bat long to push Zimbabwe out of the game. The visitors were decent with the ball |
| Pitch report - Tino Mawoyo is there for the pitch report, he says that the pitch has some assistance for the seamers. States that the Zimbabwean bowlers needed to pitch the ball a little bit further. Adds that there is a bit of grass on the wicket and the bowlers need to make use of it. |
| We are all set to begin Day 3. The two Bangladesh batsmen, Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim will resume their innings. The Zimbabwe players are also out on the field. Charlton Tshuma to start with the ball. |
| 71.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Starts with a length ball on off, Rahim pushes it to mid on off the front foot. |
| 71.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fuller length ball around off, Rahim blocks it off the back foot. |
| 71.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fuller length ball around off, Rahim drives but finds the cover fielder who dives and saves a certain boundary. |
| 71.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Short of a length ball outside off, Rahim plays it to gully |
| 71.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Length ball outside off, Rahim guides it to third man and gets to the other end. First run of Day 3. |
| 71.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full and on middle, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket and gets to the other end. Only 2 from the first over of the Day. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu will bowl from the other end. |
| 72.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque,Tossed up ball outside off, Haque looks to leave it but the ball brushes his pads on its way to the keeper. |
| 72.2 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up ball on off, Haque blocks it off the front foot. |
| 72.3 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full and on the pads, Haque plays it to mid-wicket. |
| 72.4 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Haque works this tossed up ball towards mid-wicket. |
| 72.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated ball outside off, Haque defends it off the front foot towards covers. |
| 72.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Short and wide outside off, Haque punches it off the back foot and takes a run. |
| 73.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Good length ball on off, Haque prods forward and defends it to the cover region. |
| 73.2 : C Tshuma to M Haque, Fullish delivery outside off, Mominul drives it towards the cover region and picks up a single. |
| 73.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Length ball on the off stump line, Rahim blocks it out off the back foot to cover. |
| 73.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Very full delivery on middle, Rahim flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 73.5 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length ball outside off, Haque leaves the ball alone. |
| 73.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, Fullish delivery outside off, Mominul shoulders arms to this one. |
| 74.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on the pads, driven back to the bowler. |
| 74.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Full and around off, Rahim pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 74.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Ohh! Tossed up on off, Rahim looks to tuck this full ball to the leg side but closes the bat face early to get a leading edge and it drops safely to the leg side. |
| 74.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 74.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Full and on off, Rahim drives it to mid off. |
| 74.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Floated ball on off, Rahim dances down the track and lofts it over covers for a boundary. |
| 75.1 : C Tshuma to Haque, Good length ball outside off, Haque leaves the ball alone. |
| 75.2 : C Tshuma to Haque, Fullish delivery outside the off stump line, Haque lets the ball go to the keeper. |
| 75.3 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length and outside off, Mominul cuts it straight to point. |
| 75.4 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length ball on off, pushed to mid off. |
| 75.5 : C Tshuma to Haque, Short of length ball outside off, Haque plays it to point. |
| 75.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full ball outside off, Mominul drives it straight to the man at mid off. |
| 76.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim defends it to covers. |
| 76.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Excellent shot! Tossed up ball outside off, Rahim waits and waits to guide it past point and fetches a boundary. 250 up for Bangladesh. |
| 76.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim plays it to point. |
| 76.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Second one off the over. Tossed up ball once again outside off, Rahim guides it late towards third man and gets a boundary. |
| 76.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on middle, Rahim sweeps it fine down to fine leg. There is no timing on it and so the ball will not go to the fence. The batsmen take three. |
| 76.6 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, FOUR! Now Mominul joins the party. Haque sees the line and length early and drives it beautifully through covers and the ball meets the ropes in a hurry. Expensive over from Ndlovu |
| 77.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball on off, Rahim guides it to short third man. |
| 77.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 77.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball on the pads, Rahim flicks it to the leg side. |
| 77.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Play and a miss! Fullish delivery outside off, keeping a little low. Rahim looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 77.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Another full one of off, Rahim drives it to mid off for a dot. |
| 77.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fullish on middle, Rahim blocks it back to the bowler. |
| Donald Tiripano is into the attack. 15-3-40-1 are his figures so far. |
| 78.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length ball around off, Haque taps it back to the bowler off the inner half of his bat. |
| 78.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length ball outside off, Mominul drives it to mid off. |
| 78.3 : D Tiripano to Haque, Fuller length ball and angled across the batter, Haque lets it be. |
| 78.4 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length ball outside off, Mominul slaps it through covers and gets back for a couple. Bangladesh get into the lead! |
| 78.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, Good length ball outside off, Mominul taps it to covers. |
| 78.6 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length and on the pads, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket and retains the strike. |
| Victor Nyauchi is on now. 13-2-41-1 are his figures so far. |
| 79.1 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length ball on the pads, Mominul flicks it to the leg side and rotates the strike. |
| 79.2 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim pushes it to covers. |
| 79.3 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Fuller and around off, Rahim keeps it out off the back foot towards covers. |
| 79.4 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, FOUR! 22nd Test fifty for Mushfiqur Rahim. Also, 100-run stand is up between the two. Length ball outside off, Rahim plays it late and guides it past point for a boundary. |
| 79.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim pushes it to mid on. |
| 79.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Outside off, left alone. |
| The second new ball is due and it has been taken immediately. |
| 80.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full and around off, Haque pushes it to mid off. |
| 80.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length ball on the pads, Mominul looks to flick it but gets it off the thigh pad towards fine leg. The fielder there mops it up as the batsmen take two leg byes. |
| 80.3 : D Tiripano to Haque, Another ball that is down the leg side, Mominul misses his flick and the keeper takes it. |
| 80.4 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full and outside off, Mominul drives it to covers and gets to the other end. |
| 80.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, FOUR! Full and width on offer, Rahim frees his arms and drives it through the covers for a boundary. |
| 80.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Length ball around off, Rahim defends it off the back foot and towards covers. |
| 81.1 : V Nyauchi to Haque, BEATEN! Length ball and angling away from the batter, Haque looks to defend it off the back foot but the ball sneaks past the outside edge. |
| 81.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, FOUR! Fuller in length and on middle, Haque drives it straight down the ground for a boundary at long on. |
| 81.3 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Full and on the pads, Haque flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 81.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length and on the pads, Haque flicks it to the leg side and gets to the other end. |
| 81.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball outside off, Rahim defends it off the back foot towards covers. |
| 81.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length and on off, blocked off the back foot. |
| 82.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length and around off, Haque defends it to covers off the front foot. |
| 82.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Edged but safe! Length and outside off, Haque looks to cut it but only manages to get a bottom edge which rolls to the keeper. |
| 82.3 : D Tiripano to M Haque, FOUR! 9th Test ton for Mominul. His first as the skipper. What a knock it has been. He has shown really good temperament. Length ball outside off, Haque leans and drives it through covers and gets to the milestone with a boundary. |
| 82.4 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length ball outside off, Haque lets it be. |
| 82.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a good length and outside off, Mominul drives it through the covers but this time gets a couple only. |
| 82.6 : D Tiripano to Haque,On a length and on off, Mominul drives it to mid off. |
| 83.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim prods forward and pushes it to the point region. |
| 83.2 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Short of a length ball on off, Rahim blocks it off the back foot towards the off side. |
| 83.3 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, FOUR! Nicely put away. Short of a length ball outside off, Rahim stays on the back foot and opens the face of the bat to guide it past point for a boundary. |
| 83.4 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length delivery outside off, Rahim lets it go through to the keeper. |
| 83.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Short of a length ball on off, Rahim taps it to the off side from within the crease. |
| 83.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Fuller length ball around off, Rahim plays it to point. |
| 84.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a fuller length and outside off, angling into the batter but not enough to make him play. |
| 84.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full and outside off, Mominul drives it through the covers and gets a single. |
| 84.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full and angled into the pads, Rahim flicks it to fine leg and gets a couple. |
| 84.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full and angled into the batter, Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket and gets a comfortable three. |
| 84.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, Length ball on off, Haque taps it to covers. |
| 84.6 : D Tiripano to Haque, Short ball on off, Haque ducks under it. |
| 85.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim defends it to short cover. |
| 85.2 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length and on off, Rahim plays it to covers. |
| 85.3 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Full and outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to it. |
| 85.4 : V Nyauchi to M Rahim, FOUR! Beautifully played! Full and angled into the pads, Rahim drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. |
| 85.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim drives it to mid off. |
| 85.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, On a good length and around off, Rahim keeps it out off the back foot. |
| Drinks! Bangladesh have started really well on Day 3. They have not lost any wickets and are continuing on their merry way. Mominul Haque has reached his 9th Test ton and Rahim has got to his fifty too. They will look to consolidate their lead. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, need some wickets and that too quickly in order to make a comeback. |
| Sikandar Raza is on now. 22-1-75-0 are his figures so far. |
| 86.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up on off, Haque blocks it off the front foot. |
| 86.2 : S Raza to Haque, Flatter around off, punched off the back foot towards point. |
| 86.3 : S Raza to Haque, Floated on off, Haque works it to mid-wicket where the fielder misfields and the ball rolls to mid on. No run taken. |
| 86.4 : S Raza to M Haque, Tossed up on off, Mominul drives it to long off and takes a run. |
| 86.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up outside off, Rahim gets into the position early and reverse sweeps it straight to the man at point. |
| 86.6 : S Raza to Rahim, Floated ball on the pads, Rahim drives it through mid on and keeps the strike. |
| 87.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length delivery on middle, Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 87.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length and outside off, Mominul lets it be. |
| 87.3 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Another ball that is bowled outside off, Mominul chooses not to play at it. |
| 87.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length ball but not in the playing area of the batter, Mominul lets it go through. |
| 87.5 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Full and angled into the batter, Mominul drives it wide of mid on and gets to the other end. |
| 87.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball around off, Rahim blocks it off the back foot towards the leg side. |
| 88.1 : S Raza to Haque, Floated on middle, Haque turns it to the leg side. |
| 88.2 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up on middle, Haque blocks it off the back foot. |
| 88.3 : S Raza to Haque, Flighted ball outside off, Haque defends it towards point and gets a single. |
| 88.4 : S Raza to Rahim, FOUR! Loopy full ball around off, Rahim drives it through covers and the ball races to the fence in a flash. |
| 88.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Floated ball on off, Rahim blocks it to point. |
| 88.6 : S Raza to M Rahim, Full and on middle, Rahim drives it to mid on this time. |
| 89.1 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Fuller length ball outside off, Mominul drives it crisply only to find the fielder at cover. |
| 89.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, NO BALL! Nyauchi oversteps this time! He bowls one on a length and outside off, Haque pushes it to covers. |
| V Nyauchi to Haque, Short ball outside off, Mominul cuts but finds the fielder at point. |
| 89.3 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length ball outside off, Haque is happy to keep that out off the front foot. |
| 89.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Length ball angling into the batter, Mominul shoulders arms to it after covering his off pole. |
| 89.5 : V Nyauchi to Haque, NO BALL! Second one off the over. Short of a length ball outside off, Haque cuts it towards point. |
| V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 89.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length ball on off, Rahim defends it to the off side. |
| 90.1 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up ball on the pads, Mominul works it to fine leg and gets a run. |
| 90.2 : S Raza to M Rahim, Floated ball on off, Rahim drives it through covers and gets a couple as the sweeper mops it up. |
| 90.3 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 90.4 : S Raza to Rahim, Full and on the pads, Rahim skips down the track and strokes it to mid on. |
| 90.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Innovative from Rahim. Flatter and down the leg side, Rahim paddle scoops it to fine leg and gets a couple. |
| 90.6 : S Raza to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim watches the ball closely and lets it be. |
| 91.1 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Short ball outside off, Haque punches it to the cover region and picks up a couple before Tiripano comes across and cleans in it up. Saved a couple of runs there. |
| 91.2 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Driven towards the mid off region. |
| 91.3 : V Nyauchi to Haque, On off, Haque punches it off the back foot. |
| 91.4 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Good length ball on off, Mominul pushes it to the point region. |
| 91.5 : V Nyauchi to Haque, Fullish delivery on middle, Haque flicks it to square leg for a single. |
| 91.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, FOUR! Nicely cut away! Short delivery outside off, Rahim punches it to the backward point region for a boundary. Good end to the over. |
| 92.1 : S Raza to Haque, Flatter and outside off, Haque punches it straight to short cover. |
| 92.2 : S Raza to Haque, Floated ball on off, Haque watchfully defends it. |
| 92.3 : S Raza to Haque, Tossed up on off, Mominul defends it right under his eyes. |
| 92.4 : S Raza to Haque, Flatter and on off, Haque punches it to cover. |
| 92.5 : S Raza to Haque, FOUR! Flatter and shorter on middle, Mominul rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket and gets a boundary. |
| 92.6 : S Raza to Haque, Full and on off, Haque drives it to mid off. |
| Charlton Tshuma replaces Victor Nyauchi into the attack. 16-2-50-1, his figures so far. |
| 93.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Tshuma starts with a very full delivery around off, Rahim pushes it to the cover region. |
| 93.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full and around off, Rahim drives it superbly through covers and comes back for the second as the sweeper cleans it up. |
| 93.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Length ball around off, Rahim keeps it out off the front foot towards mid off. |
| 93.4 : C Tshuma to M Rahim, Length ball around off once again, Rahim drives it off the inner half of his bat to mid on. |
| 93.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fuller and around off, Rahim gets on the front foot and defends it off the front foot. |
| 93.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, FOUR! Poor delivery and Rahim says thank you very much. Tshuma dishes one on the pads and Rahim flicks it through fine leg for a boundary. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu is back on. 12-1-53-0 so far from him. |
| 94.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated ball on middle, Haque flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 94.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahim defends it back to the bowler. |
| 94.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim defends it to the off side. |
| 94.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim drives it to covers and gets a single. |
| 94.5 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Floated ball on off, Haque drives it to covers. |
| 94.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated ball on middle, Haque defends it off the front foot. |
| 95.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery outside the off stump, Rahim leaves the ball alone. |
| 95.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Short ball down the leg side, Rahim goes for the pull but connects with a thin air. |
| 95.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim taps it to covers. |
| 95.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Short of a length ball outside off, Rahim cuts it through point and gets a comfortable single. |
| 95.5 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length ball outside off, Haque slaps it straight to covers. |
| 95.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, Brave leave there. Tshuma bowls one on a length and outside off, Haque trusts his off stump and leaves it for the keeper. |
| 96.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated ball on the pads, Rahim tucks it around the corner and gets to the other end. |
| 96.2 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated outside off, Haque drives it through backward point for a couple. |
| 96.3 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Flighted ball on off, Haque flicks it to mid on and gets to the other end. |
| 96.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated ball on middle, Rahim looks to defend it but he gets an inside edge. The ball rolls towards square leg and the batsmen get a run. |
| 96.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Tossed up ball on off, Haque blocks it to the off side. |
| 96.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Full and on the pads, haque works it to the leg side. |
| 97.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery on middle, Rahim pushes it down to mid on. |
| 97.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Short ball on middle, Rahim pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 97.3 : C Tshuma to Haque, Length and outside off, Haque taps it off the back foot towards covers. |
| 97.4 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full and angled way outside off, Haque makes a leave. |
| 97.5 : C Tshuma to Haque, Full and on off, Mominul blocks it off the back foot towards the bowler. |
| 97.6 : C Tshuma to Haque, Short of a length ball around off, Haque blocks it off the back foot. 20 overs since the last maiden was bowled. |
| 98.1 : A Ndlovu to M Rahim, Floated ball on middle, Rahim drives it to short cover. |
| 98.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up outside off, Rahim lets it be. |
| 98.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated around off, Rahim blocks it off the back foot. |
| 98.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Brilliantly executed sweep. Ndlovu tosses one up around middle, Rahim sees the length early and sweeps it through mid-wicket and gets a boundary. With this Rahim moves onto 99! 350 up for Bangladesh. |
| 98.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up on off, Rahim blocks it right under his eyes. Will he get to the three-figure mark before Lunch? |
| 98.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, No, he does not. The wait continues. Ndlovu tosses one up on off, Rahim keeps it out off the back foot. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3! |
| Well, that was a damp squib for all Mushy fans! They expected him to get to his century before Lunch, but no, this is not a fairy tale going around. Rahim has lots of time on his hand for the milestone. And he has 40 minutes to calmly think about how to go about getting there too! Jokes apart, another brilliant session comes to an end for Bangladesh. 111/0 in 28 overs shows the way they have played. |
| The lead has now swelled to 86. Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim continued from where they left off and made easy work of the Zimbabwe bowlers. They are in a middle of a huge partnership and going strong at the moment. There is nothing happening with the ball, not much spin, no seam movement, no swing, nothing. If nothing is available at this hour of the day, then all the best, Zimbabwe, for a long leather-hunt. |
| The fact that the visitors struggled stems from the fact that there were only 2 maidens bowled in the session, that too, consecutive ones from Tshuma. From the 78th over, there has not been a single maiden and that tells you how easily the runs have been scored. They need some quick wickets in order to have a chance to make a comeback in this game. But more than that, they need an inspiration. Who will provide them that? |
| So, what to expect after the break? Bangladesh would look to continue batting and swell up their lead while Zimbabwe, on the other hand, need some inspiration from somewhere and hope that they pick up some quick wickets. Will Bangladesh continue to dominate or will the Rhodesians make a comeback? Join us at 12.10 pm local (0610 GMT) for the second session. |
| ... Day 3, Session 2 ... |
| The second session gets underway! The Zimbabwean players make their way out to the middle followed by Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim. Donald Tirpano will start with the ball. |
| 99.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Tiripano starts with a full delivery outside off, Haque drives it through the cover region and picks up a single to give Rahim the strike. |
| 99.2 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Comes around the wicket and bowls a fullish delivery outside the off stump line, Rahim is in no hurry as he leaves the ball alone. |
| 99.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Fuller one outside the off stump line, Rahim again makes a leave to this one. |
| 99.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim pushes it to mid off and shouts a loud no to his partner. |
| 99.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim leaves the ball alone. |
| 99.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim drives it straight to the cover fielder. Rahim will have to wait to get to his ton. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu will bowl from the other end. 15-1-64-0 are his figures so far. |
| 100.1 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Flighted ball on off, Hague pushes it to long on for a single. |
| 100.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy one on middle, Rahim flicks it to square leg. |
| 100.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! 100 for Mushfiqur Rahim! 7th one for him in Tests! It has been a brilliant innings. Short delivery outside off, Rahim moves inside his crease and punches it through the cover region for a boundary. He is ecstatic and celebrates. |
| 100.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. |
| 100.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim defends it back to the bowler. |
| 100.6 : A Ndlovu to M Rahim, Flighted outside off, Rahim lunges forward and drives it to long off for a single. |
| 101.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, FOUR! Rahim is growing in confidence! This is a brilliant shot though. Full delivery outside the off stump line, Rahim prods forward and creams the drive through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 101.2 : D Tiripano to M Rahim, FOUR! This time to the point region! Excellent stuff. Short delivery outside off, Rahim cuts it to the deep point region for a boundary. The fielder in the deep had no chance. |
| 101.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, FOUR! Three boundaries in the row. Don't see these kind of shots in the longest format but Rahim has played it to perfection! Good length ball on off, Rahim moves to the off side and then scoops it to the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| After thinking for a long time, Craig Ervine has reviewed an LBW decision! Rahim is the man in question! It looks not out. Let's see what happens. Hang on, the replays roll in and they show it was a no ball as the bowler's back foot was outside the side crease. |
| 101.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, NO BALL! What drama! Tiripano bowls a full delivery around off, Rahim moves to the off side and looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. Tiripano appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Tiripano wants the review and then convinces Ervine to go for the review. The replays does not even reach the Ultra Edge as the replays show that Tiripano's back foot was outside the side crease. They show the Ball Tracker and it shows that it was umpire's call. They don't lose the review t |
| D Tiripano to Rahim, On off, pushed to deep cover for a single. 200-run stand is up. |
| 101.5 : D Tiripano to M Haque, Short ball on middle, Haque pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 101.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Fullish delivery outside off, Rahim lets it go to the keeper. 15 runs from the over. |
| 102.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated ball on middle, Haque flicks it to the leg side. |
| 102.2 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Loopy one on off, Haque pushes it to mid on. |
| 102.3 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Floated on middle, Haque drives it towards mid on for a single. |
| 102.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted on off, Rahim drives it to long off for a single. |
| 102.5 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Haque drives this flighted ball on off to the off side for a single. |
| 102.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up ball on off, Rahim defends it out. |
| 103.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Short ball on off, Haque pushes it to the cover region. |
| 103.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, On a length on off, Haque pushes it to mid off. |
| 103.3 : D Tiripano to Haque, PLAY AND A MISS! Short of a length delivery outside off, Haque looks to cut off the back foot but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 103.4 : D Tiripano to M Haque, Short delivery on off, Haque pulls but straight to the mid-wicket fielder. |
| 103.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, Very full delivery outside off, Haque drives it to cover and crosses over for a single. |
| 103.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Fullish delivery outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 104.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Flatter one on off, Mominul flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 104.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on off, Rahim pushes it to point. |
| 104.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Nice effort but in vain! Looped up ball on off, Rahim goes on his knees and then sweeps it to the deep mid-wicket region. Tiripano comes across and dives but fails to stop the ball. A boundary signaled. |
| 104.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Short ball outside off, Rahim cuts it through the point region and picks up a couple before the fielder comes across and cleans it up. |
| 104.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, On middle, worked to square leg. |
| 104.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on middle, Rahim defends it off the back foot. |
| 105.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Good length ball on off, Haque prods forward and defends it to cover. |
| 105.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Short of a length on off, Haque punches it to the deep point region for a single. |
| 105.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone. |
| 105.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Another one which is fuller outside the off stump, Rahim makes another leave. |
| 105.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, WIDE! This one is way wide outside off, Rahim has no problems in leaving it alone. Wide given. |
| D Tiripano to Rahim, Fullish delivery outside off, Mushfiqur lets it go to the keeper. |
| 105.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Good length outside off, left alone by Rahim. |
| 106.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Flatter one on middle, Mominul pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 106.2 : A Ndlovu to M Haque, Floated on off, Haque drives it to long on for a single. |
| 106.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Short ball outside off, Rahim cuts it straight to the point fielder. |
| 106.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Cheeky! Looped up ball on off, Rahim scoops it over the keeper's head for a couple. |
| 106.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one outside off, Rahim guides it to short third man. |
| 106.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim works it to square leg. |
| 107.1 : D Tiripano to Haque, Full on middle, angling in, Haque drives it to mid on. |
| 107.2 : D Tiripano to Haque, Good length ball outside off, Mominul leaves the ball alone. |
| 107.3 : D Tiripano to Haque, Short ball around off, Haque cuts it to point. |
| 107.4 : D Tiripano to Haque, On off, punched to cover. |
| 107.5 : D Tiripano to Haque, Shortish outside off, Haque plays it to the point fielder. |
| 107.6 : D Tiripano to Haque, Fullish delivery outside the off stump line, Haque lets the ball go to the keeper. |
| 108.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim lunges forward and defends it out to the bowler. |
| 108.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Good stop! Flatter one outside off, Rahim cuts it towards point but the fieldr dives and makes a good stop. A single. |
| 108.3 : A Ndlovu to Haque, FOUR! Nice use of the feet! Flighted ball on off, Haque dances down the track and lifts it towards the long off region for a boundary. |
| 108.4 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Flatter one on middle, Haque flicks it to square leg. |
| 108.5 : A Ndlovu to Haque, On middle, Haque rocks back and defends it onto the pitch. |
| 108.6 : A Ndlovu to Haque, Loopy one on middle, Mominul flicks it to square leg. |
| 109.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim drives it to the cover region. |
| 109.2 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Floated on off, Rahim pushes it down to mid off. |
| 109.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim shoulders arms. |
| 109.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim punches it to cover. |
| 109.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Another one which is outside off, Rahim makes another leave. |
| 109.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Very full delivery outside off, Rahim pushes it to cover. |
| 110.1 : A Ndlovu to Haque, In the air but safe! Flighted ball on middle and leg, Haque flicks it uppishly towards square leg where the fielder collects it on the bounce. |
| 110.2 : Ndlovu to Haque, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Finally, finally, Zimbabwe have broken through! Excellent catch from Ndlovu off his own bowling. Zimbabwe desperately needed this wicket. Flighted ball on off, Haque looks to go straight over the bowler's head but does not get the elevation on it. Ndlovu, off his own bowling, pouches it with both his hands in the air. It was traveling quickly and there was very less reaction time. End of a magnificent innings from Haque, the skipper. Maiden wicket |
| Mohammed Mithun is the next man in. There is a short leg in place now for Mithun. |
| 110.3 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Loopy delivery on middle, Mithun defends it out. |
| 110.4 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Flatter one on middle, defended out. |
| 110.5 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Outside off, Mithun pushes it to the cover region. |
| 110.6 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Tossed up ball on off, Mithun defends it to cover. |
| 111.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full and outside off, left alone. |
| 111.2 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone. |
| 111.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full and outside off, played straight to point. |
| 111.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Landed outside off, not played at again. |
| 111.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Short of a length ball way outside off, Rahim shoulders his arms. |
| 111.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Rahim makes another leave to this full ball outside the off stump line. |
| 112.1 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Floated on off, Mithun pushes it to mid off and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end and hits but the batter was well in. |
| 112.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Looped up ball on middle, Rahim defends it back to the bowler. |
| 112.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket where the fielder makes a half stop. The batters think of a run but decide against it. |
| 112.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, On middle, defended out. |
| 112.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted outside off, Rahim drives it through cover for a single. |
| 112.6 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, FOUR! Nicely played! Floated ball outside the off stump line, Mithun dances down the track and lifts it over the mid off fielder for a boundary. 400 up for Bangladesh. |
| Drinks! Bangladesh continue on their merry way. They lost the wicket of Mominul Haque but Rahim has sttod tall and is continuing his form. He is joined by Mohammad Mithun and they will look to consolidate the lead. Zimbabwe, will be relieved with that wicket but they still have a lot of work to do to make a comeback in this game. |
| 113.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Fuller one outside the off stump line, Rahim lets it go to the keeper. |
| 113.2 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Outside off, not played at again. |
| 113.3 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Fuller one outside the off stump line, Rahim continues leaving those. |
| 113.4 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Another one outside the off stump line, Rahim lets the ball go to the keeper. |
| 113.5 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Outside off, left alone. |
| 113.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Wide! Poor bowling! Very full delivery way outside off, Rahim shoulders arms. Wide signaled. |
| D Tiripano to Rahim, Fullish delivery around off, Rahim drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 114.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on off, Rahim guides it to short third man. |
| 114.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Looped up ball on middle, Rahim defends it back to the bowler. |
| 114.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated ball around off, Rahim looks to play the reverse sweep but it goes off th gloves towards third man. The batters pick up two before the fielder cleans it up. |
| 114.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one outside off, Rahim punches it to cover for a single. |
| 114.5 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Around off, played to cover. |
| 114.6 : A Ndlovu to M Mithun, Tossed up ball on off, Mithun defends it to point. |
| 115.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim prods forward and pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 0.0 : The floodlights have come on. |
| 115.2 : D Tiripano to Mithun, Good length ball outside off, Mithun shoulders arms to this one. |
| 115.3 : D Tiripano to Mithun, On a length on off, Mithun pushes it to the deep cover region. |
| 115.4 : D Tiripano to Mithun, FOUR! Stand and deliver! Short ball outside off, Mithun punches it to the deep cover region for a boundary. |
| 115.5 : D Tiripano to Mithun, Well fielded! Full delivery on middle, Mithun flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region but Masvaure chases after it and cleans it up. Three taken. |
| 115.6 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Mithun leaves the ball alone. |
| 116.1 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Floated on off, Mithun pushes it to cover for a single. |
| 116.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on the pads, Rahim flicks it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 116.3 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Flatter one on middle, Mithun plays it back to the bowler. |
| 116.4 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Floated ball on middle, Mithun flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 116.5 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, Loopy delivery on middle, Mithun defends it back to the bowler. |
| 116.6 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, On middle, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 117.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 117.2 : D Tiripano to Mithun, Outside off, left alone by Mithun. |
| 117.3 : D Tiripano to Mithun, Very full delivery outside the off stump line, Mohammad lets it go to the keeper. |
| 117.4 : D Tiripano to Mithun, BEATEN! Better from Tiripano! Length ball outside off, Mithun looks to drive but it beats the inside edge and goes to the keepr. |
| 117.5 : D Tiripano to Mithun, FOUR! Creamed! Full on middle, Mithun prods forward and drives it to the long off region for a boundary. |
| 117.6 : D Tiripano to Mithun, Good length ball on off, tapped to point. |
| 118.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Nicely played! Floated ball outside off, Rahim late cuts it towards third man and picks up a single. Mithun wants the second but Rahim sends him back. |
| 0.0 : Mithun has taken a review for caught behind! It looks out but Mithun is confident. Let's see what happens. |
| 118.2 : A Ndlovu to Mithun, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! There is a big deflection on Ultra Edge and wonder how Mithun did not hear the noise of the bat. Mithun was confident but he has to walk back. Mithun looked good for while he was out there. Flatter one outside off, Mithun moves inside his crease and then looks to cut but it seems to have taken the outside edge into the keeper's gloves. The Zimbabwe players appeal and the finger goes up. Mithun is confident and immediately goes for the review. The Ul |
| 118.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated ball on middle, driven to mid off. |
| 118.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Tossed up ball on middle, Das prods forward and defends it out off the front foot. |
| 118.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 118.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on middle, Das flicks it to square leg. |
| 119.1 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. Wide signaled. |
| D Tiripano to Rahim, Outside off, left alone. |
| 119.2 : D Tiripano to Rahim, Short of a length ball on off, Rahim pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 119.3 : D Tiripano to Das, Full delivery on middle, Rahim defends it out off the front foot. |
| 119.4 : D Tiripano to Das, Fullish delivery outside off, left alone. |
| 119.5 : D Tiripano to Das, Length ball on off, tapped to point. |
| 119.6 : D Tiripano to Das, Full delivery on middle, Das pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 120.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 120.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on off, Rahim defends it out to point. |
| 120.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Top shot from Rahim! Short one outside off, Rahim punches it through the cover region for a boundary. |
| 120.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Outside off, pushed to deep cover for a single. |
| 120.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on off, Das camps back and blocks it out to the off side. |
| 120.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das lunges forward and defends it off the front foot. |
| Victor Nyauchi is back into the attack. 20-2-70-1 are his figures so far. |
| 121.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball outside off, Rahim guides it to third man for a single. |
| 121.2 : V Nyauchi to Das, Good length delivery on middle, Das flicks it to square leg to get off the mark. |
| 121.3 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim leaves it alone. |
| 121.4 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim looks to cut but it takes the bottom edge and goes on one bounce to the keeper. |
| 121.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim defends it to cover off the back foot. |
| 121.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length ball on middle, Rahim pushes it back to Nyauchi. |
| 122.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, On middle, blocked out. |
| 122.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one outside off, Das leaves it alone. |
| 122.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on middle and leg, Das flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 122.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Tossed up ball on middle, Das defends it out off the front foot. |
| 122.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on middle, Das defends it off the back foot. |
| 122.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Full toss on middle and leg, Das flicks it to deep mid-wicket and picks up three before the fielder can chase after it and clean it up. |
| 123.1 : Nyauchi to Das, An appeal for LBW is turned down! An inside edge saved him! Good length ball on off, Das looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge and onto the pads. The bowler and the rest of his teammates appeal but the umpire is not interested. They think of a review but decide against it. Good decision in the end as the replays show that there was a big inside edge on that one. |
| 123.2 : V Nyauchi to Das, Full on off, Das drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 123.3 : V Nyauchi to M Rahim, Short ball on middle, Rahim pulls it to mid on. |
| 123.4 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Full delivery outside the off stump line, Rahim leaves the ball alone. |
| 123.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Another one outside off, Rahim lets the ball go to the keeper. |
| 123.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim defends it off the front foot to point. |
| 124.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das lunges forward and defends it out. |
| 124.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, On off, pushed to cover. |
| 124.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, FOUR! Poor delivery and it gets the treatment! Short ball on middle, Das rocks on his back foot and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 124.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on off, Das plays it to the point region. |
| 124.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Looped up ball on middle, Das flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 124.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Outside off, pushed to point. |
| 125.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, FOUR BYES! Poor keeping! Short ball outside off, Rahim looks to cut but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and the ball races to the third man fence for four byes. |
| 125.2 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball outside off, Rahim looks to cut but it takes the bottom edge and goes towards the first slip fielder on the bounce. |
| 125.3 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Length ball on off, Rahim defends it to the cover region. |
| 125.4 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 125.5 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim makes another leave to this one. |
| 125.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Fullish delivery outside off, Rahim lets it go to the keeper. |
| 126.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, Full delivery on off, Das pushes it to cover. |
| 126.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Loopy delivery on middle, Das flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 126.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on off, Liton pushes it to point. |
| 126.4 : A Ndlovu to L Das, Outside off, punched to point. |
| 126.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das defends it out. |
| 126.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Tossed up ball on middle, Das defends it out back to the bowler. TEA ON DAY 1. |
| A better session for Zimbabwe but Bangladesh still hold the cards in this Test match. Rahim and Mominul started the session positively and were going good till Ndlovu removed the Bangladesh skipper with a terrific return catch. Then Mithun looked good for his short stint but Ndlovu struck to remove them but since then Das and Rahim have played out the remaining overs with ease, with the latter looking set to reach his 150. They scored 91 runs in 28 overs and have swelled up their lead to 177. |
| Zimbabwe, on the other hand, would feel slightly better with the two wickets that they managed to pick up in this session but they would know that they are way behind in this game and they need to pick the remaining wickets quickly if they do not want Bangladesh to run away with the game, if that has not happened already. Ainsley Ndlovu was the pick of the bowlers scalping two wickets but the others were disappointing. |
| In the final session of Day 3, Bangladesh would look to keep on batting while Zimbabwe would hope to pick up the remaining wickets as quickly as possible. Will we see a fightback from Zimbabwe? Join us at 1430 Local (0830 GMT) for the final session. |
| ... Day 3, Session 3 ... |
| We are back for the final session of Day 3. The Zimbabwe players stride out to the middle followed by Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das. Victor Nyauchi will start with the ball. |
| 127.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 127.2 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Fullish ball outside off, Rahim drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 127.3 : V Nyauchi to Das, Good length ball on off, Das drives it to cover. |
| 127.4 : V Nyauchi to Das, On a length on middle, Das flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 127.5 : V Nyauchi to Das, Length ball on middle, blocked out. |
| 127.6 : V Nyauchi to Das, Good length ball on middle, Das flicks it to the leg side. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu will bowl from the other end. |
| 128.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on the pads, Rahim flicks it to short fine leg. |
| 128.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one off, Rahim pushes it to the point region. |
| 128.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated one on middle, Rahim works it to the leg side. |
| 128.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Short ball on middle, Rahim pulls it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 128.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one outside off, Das guides it to point for a dot. |
| 128.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Looped up ball on the pads, Das flicks it to the leg side. |
| 129.1 : V Nyauchi to M Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 129.2 : V Nyauchi to Das, Good length ball on off, Das defends it off the back foot. |
| 129.3 : V Nyauchi to Das, Fullish delivery around off, Das taps it to deep cover for a single. |
| 129.4 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Full on the pads, Rahim flicks it to the deep square leg region for a single. |
| 129.5 : V Nyauchi to Das, Good length ball outside off, Das punches it to the deep cover region for a single. |
| 129.6 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim leaves the ball alone. |
| 130.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on off, Das pushes it to cover. |
| 130.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Loopy one on middle, Das defends it out. |
| 130.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flighted on the pads, Das looks to sweep but misses to get ht on the pads. There is an appeal made for LBW but nothing from the umpire. |
| 130.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on the pads, Das works it to the leg side. |
| 130.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Shorter one outside off, Das punches it to point. |
| 130.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, On middle, defended out. |
| 131.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 131.2 : V Nyauchi to Das, Length ball on middle, Das flicks it to the leg side. |
| 131.3 : V Nyauchi to Das, Good length ball on middle, Das defends it back to the bowler. |
| 131.4 : V Nyauchi to Das, On middle, blocked out. |
| 131.5 : V Nyauchi to Das, Length ball on the pads, Das flicks it to the deep square leg region and picks up a couple. 450 up for the hosts. |
| 131.6 : V Nyauchi to Das, Full delivery on off, Das looks to flick but it takes the inside edge and rolls towards the point region. |
| 132.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on the middle and leg stump, Rahim prods forward and defends it out. |
| 132.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy one on off, Rahim pushes it back to mid off. |
| 132.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Loopy one outside the off stump line, Rahim moves to 149 with a push towards cover. |
| 132.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das plays it back to Ndlovu. |
| 132.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, On off, Das lunges and pushes it to cover. |
| 132.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flighted ball on the pads, Das works it to the leg side. |
| 133.1 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Full delivery outside the off stump line, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 133.2 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, FOUR! 150 up for Mushfiqur Rahim! What an innings this has been! Short of a length ball outside off, Rahim guides it to the third man region for a boundary. Can he convert this to a 200? |
| 133.3 : V Nyauchi to Rahim, Back of a length ball outside off, Rahim punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 133.4 : V Nyauchi to Das, Full delivery outside off, Das shoulders arms to this one. |
| 133.5 : V Nyauchi to Das, Length ball on off, Das solidly blocks it to the cover fielder. |
| 133.6 : V Nyauchi to Das, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Das looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 134.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated around off, Rahim comes forward and defends it towards square leg. |
| 134.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter and around off, it is defended. |
| 134.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Short and outside off, Rahim waits and then guides it towards short third man. Before the fielder moves to his left and get to the ball, a run taken. |
| 134.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, FOUR! Crunched! Just short and Das punishes it. It is on middle and slightly shorter, Das goes on the back foot and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence. |
| 134.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Fires it down the leg side, Das goes for the sweep but fails to connect. |
| 134.6 : A Ndlovu to L Das, Short and wide outside off, Das cuts it hard but finds the man at point. |
| Charlton Tshuma is back on. 19-2-58-1, his figures so far. |
| 135.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Tshuma starts with a length ball outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to it. |
| 135.2 : C Tshuma to M Rahim, Full delivery on off, Rahim drives it towards mid off and crosses over for a single. |
| 135.3 : C Tshuma to Das, Good length ball outside off, Das punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 135.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fuller one outside off, Mushfiqur drives it to deep cover and takes a single. |
| 135.5 : C Tshuma to L Das, Short ball outside off, Rahim punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 135.6 : C Tshuma to Das, Hammered! Short ball on middle, Das whacks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 136.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim defends it out. |
| 136.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to the leg side. |
| 136.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, On off, punched to long off for a single. |
| 136.4 : A Ndlovu to L Das, Flatter one outside off, Das punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 136.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flat one outside off, Rahim pushes it to point. |
| 136.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim sweeps it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 137.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full and just outside off, Rahim strokes it towards point but fails to beat the point fielder. |
| 137.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball outside off, Rahim guides it towards the deep point region for a single. |
| 137.3 : C Tshuma to L Das, Short ball outside off, Das punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 137.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fullish delivery outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 137.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full one on off, Rahim drives it towards mid off where the fielder dives to make a stop. A single. |
| 137.6 : C Tshuma to Das, Full on middle, Das whips it to the deep mid-wicket region. The fielder comes across and cleans it up. Three taken. |
| 138.1 : A Ndlovu to L Das, Floated outside off, Das drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 138.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one outside off, punched to the off side for a single. |
| 138.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on middle, Das defends it out to middle. |
| 138.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, On middle, Das pushes it down to mid off for a single. |
| 138.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Tossed up ball on off, Rahim defends it to cover. |
| 138.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple. |
| 139.1 : C Tshuma to Das, Good length ball outside off, Das drives it to the deep cover region for a single. |
| 139.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Wow that was close! Good length ball around off, Rahim looks to defend but it takes the bottom edge and is going to the stumps but Rahim gets his body behind it and saves it. Showed excellent awareness did Rahim. |
| 139.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery outside off, Rahim leaves the ball alone. |
| 139.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Outside off, left alone by Rahim. |
| 139.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fullish ball outside the off stump line, Mushfiqur leaves the ball alone. |
| 139.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Rahim leaves this length ball outside off to the keeper. |
| 140.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das defends it back to the bowler. |
| 140.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Loopy delivery on off, Das pushes it to Ndlovu. |
| 140.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Outside off, Liton drives it straight to cover. |
| 140.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das works it to square leg. |
| 140.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, Loopy delivery outside off, Das defends it to the off side. |
| 140.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Shorter one outside off, Das punches it through the point region for a couple. |
| 141.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Fuller in length outside off, Rahim pushes it to mid off and takes a single. |
| 141.2 : C Tshuma to Das, On a length on off, Das punches it to the cover region where the fielder dives to make a half stop. No run. |
| 141.3 : C Tshuma to Das, Fullish delivery outside off, Liton drives it to deep cover for a single. |
| 141.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball on off, Rahim defends it out. |
| 141.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, On a length outside off, Rahim shoulders arms to this one. |
| 141.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Low full toss on off, Rahim pushes it down to mid off. |
| 142.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one down the leg side, Das leaves it alone. |
| 142.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Down the leg side, Liton lets it go to the keeper. |
| 142.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Floated on middle, Das prods forward and pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 142.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on middle, Das defends it to point. |
| 142.5 : A Ndlovu to Das, FOUR! Punched away! Shorter in length outside off, Das moves inside his crease and then punches it to the deep cover region for a boundary. |
| 142.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Short ball on the pads, Das pulls it to the deep square leg region and picks up a couple before the fielder comes across from deep square leg and cleans it up. |
| 143.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length delivery outside off, Rahim lets the ball go to the keeper. |
| 143.2 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery outside the off stump line, Rahim makes another leave to this one. |
| 143.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length on off, Rahim prods forward and pushes it to cover. |
| 143.4 : C Tshuma to M Rahim, Full on off, Rahim drives it down to mid off. |
| 143.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. |
| 143.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Outside off, Rahim leaves the ball alone. |
| 144.1 : A Ndlovu to Das, Full on middle, pushed to mid off. |
| 144.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flighted ball on the pads, Das sweeps it to the fine leg region for three. Masvaure chases after it and cleans it up. |
| 144.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on the pads, Rahim pads it away. 500 up for the hosts. |
| 144.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! Brings out the reverse sweep! Flighted ball on middle, Rahim reverse sweeps it to the deep point region for a boundary. |
| 144.5 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, FOUR! This time on the other side of the ground! Tossed up on the pads, Rahim plays the regulation sweep towards the deep square leg region for a boundary. |
| 144.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Shorter in length outside off, Rahim pushes it to deep cover for a single. |
| 145.1 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Full delivery outside the off stump line, Rahim drives it to deep cover for another single. |
| 145.2 : C Tshuma to L Das, Wide outside off, stroked to deep cover for a run. |
| 145.3 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball on middle, Rahim blocks it back to the bowler. |
| 145.4 : C Tshuma to Rahim, FOUR! This is poor bowling! Low full toss on the pads, Rahim whips it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. The lead is over 250. |
| 145.5 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Outside off, left alone. |
| 145.6 : C Tshuma to Rahim, Good length ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to the deep square leg region for a single. |
| Drinks! The lead is over 250 now and Bangladesh still going strong. Mushfiqur Rahim is aiming his double ton. What total will the hosts will feel is safe? Will they force Zimbabwe to bat or will they return on the morning session of Day 4? Let's see how the final hour pans out. |
| Sikandar Raza with the ball post the break. 26-1-91-0 from him so far. |
| 146.1 : S Raza to Rahim, Flatter one outside off, Rahim cuts it to the deep cover region for a couple. |
| 146.2 : S Raza to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim reverse sweeps it to third man for a couple. |
| 146.3 : S Raza to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. |
| 146.4 : S Raza to Das, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. |
| 146.5 : S Raza to Rahim, On off, pushed to point for a single. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu has change of ends. |
| 146.6 : S Raza to Das, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple. |
| 147.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter and around off, pushed to long off for a run. |
| 147.2 : A Ndlovu to Das, Very full ball on middle, Das blocks it off the front foot. |
| 147.3 : A Ndlovu to Das, Flatter one on off, Das pushes it to point. |
| 147.4 : A Ndlovu to Das, Low full toss on the pads, Das flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 147.5 : A Ndlovu to L Das, FOUR! Fifty for Liton Das! Continuing the good work that Rahim and Mominul had done! Short ball on middle, Das pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. |
| 147.6 : A Ndlovu to Das, Loopy ball on middle, Das flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 148.1 : S Raza to Das, OUT! CAUGHT! Well, a couple of fumbles but that is an excellent take in the end. Landed outside off, Das backs away and looks to steer it to third man and does so with the full face of his bat. But this is excellent anticipation from Regis Chakabva. |
| 0.0 : Taijul Islam is the next man in. |
| 148.2 : S Raza to T Islam, Floated ball on off, Islam defends it to the point region. |
| 148.3 : S Raza to Islam, Short ball outside off, Taijul punches it to point. |
| 148.4 : S Raza to Islam, Flatter one on middle, Islam pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 148.5 : S Raza to Islam, Loopy delivery on middle, Islam blocks it out. |
| 148.6 : S Raza to Islam, BEATEN! Flighted ball outside off, Islam looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 149.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. Moves to 190 now. |
| 149.2 : A Ndlovu to Islam, FOUR! Hammered! Flighted on middle, Islam drills it towards the long on region for a boundary. |
| 149.3 : A Ndlovu to Islam, Very full delivery outside off, Islam looks to drive but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 149.4 : A Ndlovu to Islam, Flatter outside off, Taijul guides it to third man for a couple. |
| 149.5 : A Ndlovu to T Islam, Looped up ball on middle, Taijul flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 149.6 : A Ndlovu to Islam, OVERTHROWS! Loopy one on middle, Islam dances down and works it to long on and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the keeper's end and hits but the batter was well in. The ball rolls to third man allowing the batters to pick up another run. |
| 150.1 : S Raza to Rahim, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim dances down the track and drives it to deep cover for a couple. |
| 150.2 : S Raza to Rahim, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 150.3 : S Raza to Islam, Loopy one on middle, Islam flicks it to the leg side for a single. |
| 150.4 : S Raza to Rahim, Tossed up ball on middle, Rahim defends it out. |
| 150.5 : S Raza to Rahim, Looped up, ball outside off, Rahim drives it to cover for a couple. |
| 150.6 : S Raza to Rahim, On middle, blocked out. |
| 151.1 : A Ndlovu to Islam, Flighted ball on middle, Islam pushes it to mid on for a single. |
| 151.2 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on off, Rahim defends it out. |
| 151.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim defends it out. |
| 151.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim flicks it to the leg side for a single. |
| 151.5 : A Ndlovu to Islam, Floated on the pads, Islam tucks it to short fine leg. |
| 151.6 : A Ndlovu to Islam, Loopy delivery on the pads, Islam comes down the track and looks to heave it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg. |
| 152.1 : S Raza to Rahim, Flat one on middle, Rahim flicks it to the square leg region for a single. |
| 152.2 : S Raza to Islam, Uppish but safe! Flighted ball on off, Taijul lifts it over mid off and comes back for the second. |
| 152.3 : S Raza to Islam, Flatter one outside off, Islam pushes it to cover for a single. |
| 152.4 : S Raza to M Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim flicks it to the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 152.5 : S Raza to Islam, DROPPED! Should have been taken at this level! Flighted ball on middle, Islam looks to heave it away but does not time it well. It goes straight to the fielder at deep mid-wicket who dives but fails t hold on. |
| 152.6 : S Raza to Rahim, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. |
| 153.1 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flighted ball on middle, Rahim defends it out. |
| 153.2 : A Ndlovu to M Rahim, FOUR! DOUBLE CENTURY FOR RAHIM! He is ecstatic and waht a brilliant innings this has been from him. Flatter one outside off, Rahim rocks on his back foot and cuts it through the point region for a boundary. |
| 153.3 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Floated on middle, Rahim works it to mid-wicket. |
| 153.4 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Full delivery on middle, Rahim drives it down to long off for a single. |
| 153.5 : A Ndlovu to Islam, Floated on middle, Islam plays it uppishly towards long on for a single. |
| 153.6 : A Ndlovu to Rahim, Flatter one on off, Rahim defends it out and BANGLADESH HAVE DECLARED. |
| Rahim has declared immediately after getting to his double-century. It ends a brilliant innings for Bangladesh and they have got a lead of 295 runs. Bangladesh lost an early wicket in the form of Saif Hassan and then Tamim Iqbal along with Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied things up. Once they fell, it was the partnership between Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim that defined the innings. They stitched a 222-run partnership and once Mominul Haque fell after his century, it was Das and Rahim who did |
| Zimbabwe, on the other hand, had no clues to the onslaught by Rahim and Mominul. They were bowling it here and there, conceding easy runs to the Bangla batters and now the batters have a tough job on their hands. Ainsley Ndlovu bowled well while others were very disappointing. They were bolwing negative lines and lengths, which was not even enough to trouble the batters. Now they have to bat and bat as long as possible to have any chances of a draw. There is rain predicted for the fourth and fif |
| 0.1 : N Hasan to Masvaure, Hasan starts with a flatter one outside off, Masvaure leaves the ball alone. |
| 0.2 : Hasan to P Masvaure, OUT! TIMBER! What a start for Bangladesh! Nayeem Hasan has given the hosts a dream beginning. Floated delivery on off, Masvaure looks to defend off the front foot but the ball straightedns after pitching, beating the inside edge of the bat and going onto hit the off stump. |
| Donald Tiripano is the next man in. |
| 0.3 : N Hasan to Tiripano, OUT! CAUGHT! What is happening? Two wickets in two balls! Tiripano has to go now and it is all happening here in Bangladesh. Brilliant stuff from Hasan and Das. Flatter one outside off, Tiripano looks to defend off the back foot. It takes the outside edge and goes to the keeper who takes a very good catch. Brendan Taylor is the new man in. |
| 0.4 : N Hasan to Taylor, Floated on middle, Taylor defends it out. |
| 0.5 : N Hasan to Taylor, Loopy one on middle, Taylor defends it out. |
| 0.6 : N Hasan to Taylor, Tossed up ball on middle, Taylor blocks it out. |
| Taijul Islam will bowl from the other end. |
| 1.1 : T Islam to Kasuza, BEATEN! Flighted one outside off, Kasuza looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 1.2 : T Islam to K Kasuza, Flatter one on off, Kasuza looks to defend off the back foot but it takes the outside edge and the ball goes towards the third man region for a couple. |
| 1.3 : T Islam to Kasuza, Loopy delivery on middle, Kevin prods forward and defends it out. |
| 1.4 : T Islam to Kasuza, On middle, Kasuza blocks it out onto the pitch. |
| 1.5 : T Islam to Kasuza, Loopy delivery on off, Kasuza defends it off the front foot. |
| 1.6 : T Islam to Kasuza, Flatter one on middle, Kasuza flicks it to the deep square leg region for a couple. |
| 2.1 : N Hasan to Taylor, Flighted ball on off, Taylor looks to defend but it takes the inside edge and rolls to square leg. A single. |
| 2.2 : N Hasan to Kasuza, Shorter in length outside off, Kasuza punches it off the back foot to deep cover for a single. |
| 2.3 : N Hasan to Taylor, Loopy delivery on middle, Taylor prods forward and defends it out. |
| 2.4 : N Hasan to Taylor, Looped up ball on middle, Taylor blocks it out to the leg side. |
| 2.5 : N Hasan to Taylor, Flatter one on middle, Taylor defends it out. |
| 2.6 : N Hasan to Taylor, Full on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid on. |
| 3.1 : T Islam to Kasuza, Looped up ball on middle, Kevin defends it out. |
| 3.2 : T Islam to Kasuza, Floated on off, Kasuza prods forward and defends it out. |
| 3.3 : T Islam to Kasuza, Full on middle, KK pushes it back to the bowler. |
| 3.4 : T Islam to Kasuza, Tosses this one up on middle, Kasuza flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 3.5 : T Islam to Kasuza, Loopy delivery on middle, Kasuza works it to square leg for a single. |
| 3.6 : T Islam to Taylor, Almost dragged on! Flatter on off, Taylor looks to defend but it takes the bottom edge and hits the body of Taylor. |
| 4.1 : N Hasan to Kasuza, Flatter one on middle, Kasuza flicks it to the fine leg region for a couple. |
| 4.2 : N Hasan to Kasuza, On middle, Kasuza defends it out. |
| 4.3 : N Hasan to K Kasuza, EDGY! Floated ball on off, Kasuza looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. The fielder there dives and makes a good stop. |
| 4.4 : N Hasan to Kasuza, On middle, blocked out. |
| 4.5 : N Hasan to Kasuza, Floated ball on off, Kasuza looks to defend but it hits the pads. There is a stifled appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. |
| 4.6 : N Hasan to Kasuza, Flatter ball to end the day! Kasuza defends it out to short leg. STUMPS ON DAY 3. |
| What a brilliant day it has been for Bangladesh! They started the day on top and have ended it in the same manner. With the way they have performed, the game looks likely to end on Day 4 itself. After declaring the innings on a massive 560/6, courtesy Rahim's double ton and Mominul Haque's century, the bowlers gave a dream start to the hosts. Nayeem Hasan was brilliant with the ball in the first over as he picked up back-to-back wickets and that's what has set up a Day 4 finish in all likelihood |
| What to speak of Zimbabwe, they needed to bat out just 5 overs but failed to do that miserably. They lost the wicket of Prince Masvaure and the nightwatchman, Donald Tiripano in the first over. Brendan Taylor and Kevin Kasuza managed to bat out the remaining overs but they still have a lot of work to do. On Day 4, they will look to survive for as long as possible and hope that the rain which is predicted on Days 4 and 5 arrive. Join us on Tuesday, 25th February, for what might be the last day of |
| ... Day 4, Session 1 ... |
| Hello and welcome to Day 4 which could probably be the final day of this one-off Test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Mirpur. Bangladesh earlier on Day 3 batted brilliantly when former captain, Mushfiqur Rahim and current captain, Mominul Haque both batted in tandem to push Zimbabwe out of the game by amassing a lead of 295 runs. The duo stitched a 222-run stand and reached their respective tons too. Though the latter failed to continue, the former went onto score a double ton, his 3rd |
| Pitch Report - Tino Mawoyo is down for the pitch report. He starts by saying that the pitch has dried up considerably and that has brought the spinners into the game. Mentions that the cracks have started to open up. He further states that the odd ball is keeping low especially from the pacers. Further adds that the Zimbabwe batsmen might come down the wicket to counter the variable bounce. |
| We are all set to begin Day 4. The Bangladesh players are out in the middle. Kevin Kasuza and Brendan Taylor will resume their batting for Zimbabwe. Abu Jayed will start the proceedings for the hosts. |
| 5.1 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Jayed starts with a full delivery on off, Taylor defends it off the back foot. |
| 5.2 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Fuller in length and around off, Taylor keeps it out off the back foot towards covers. |
| 5.3 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Short of a length ball around off, Taylor hangs on the back foot and plays the ball to point. |
| 5.4 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Play and a miss! Brilliantly bowled from Jayed. He slips one on a length and makes the ball to swing away from the batter. Taylor plays it away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge. |
| The floodlights have been put on as it is very dark at the moment. |
| 5.5 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a fuller length and around off, Jayed looks to work it on the leg side but ends up getting an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls to the off side. |
| 5.6 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Fuller in length and on off, Taylor drives it to covers. A maiden to start for Abu Jayed. |
| Taijul Islam to bowl from the other end. |
| 6.1 : T Islam to Kasuza, Flatter one on middle, Kasuza punches it off the back foot. |
| 6.2 : T Islam to Kasuza, Another one which is bowled shorter and Kasuza defends it off the back foot. |
| 6.3 : T Islam to Kasuza, Floated ball on off, Kasuza gets forward and defends it off the higher part of the bat. Some extra bounce on this one for Taijul. |
| 6.4 : T Islam to K Kasuza, Tossed up around off and spinning in, Kasuza looks to defend it to off the inside edge onto the pads. |
| 6.5 : T Islam to K Kasuza, OHH! Almost a wicket there. Taijul is bowling superbly. He tosses one up around off and give some air to it, Kasuza looks to defend it off the back foot but ends up getting a thick outside edge which drops just short of the only slip fielder. |
| 6.6 : T Islam to Kasuza, Full and angled into the pads, Kasuza flicks it to mid-wicket. A maiden for Taijul to begin with. |
| 7.1 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a good length and outside off, Taylor shoulders arms to this one. |
| 7.2 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Good length delivery on off, Taylor defends it off the back foot. |
| 7.3 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Full delivery on off, Taylor drives it towards mid off. |
| 7.4 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a good length on off, Taylor keeps it out. |
| 7.5 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Full delivery on middle, Brendan plays it towards mid on. |
| 7.6 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a good length on off, Brendan blocks it off the back foot. Third maiden on the trot for Bangladesh. |
| 8.1 : T Islam to Kasuza, Floated on off, Kasuza keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 8.2 : T Islam to Kasuza, Tossed up on middle and leg, Kasuza defends it off the front foot towards the leg side. |
| 8.3 : T Islam to Kasuza, Tossed up on middle, Kevin pushes it off the front foot. |
| 8.4 : T Islam to Kasuza, Floated ball on leg, Kasuza turns it towards the man at short leg. |
| 8.5 : T Islam to Kasuza, Flighted ball on off, Kasuza blocks it off the front foot towards the off side. |
| 8.6 : T Islam to Kasuza, Full and on off, driven straight to the man at covers. |
| 9.1 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Length ball outside off, Taylor drives it towards covers where the fielder dives to his left and saves a certain boundary. |
| 9.2 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Length and around middle, Taylor keeps it out off the inside half of the bat towards mid on. |
| 9.3 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a good length but way outside off, Taylor leaves it. |
| 9.4 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, FOUR! Delightful shot! First runs of the morning and what a way to get that. Jayed overpitches one outside off, Taylor drives it from the sweet part of the bat and the ball races through covers for a boundary with a lightning speed. |
| 9.5 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a length and outside off, Taylor shoulders arms to it. |
| 9.6 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Short of a length ball on middle, Taylor keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 10.1 : T Islam to Kasuza, Flatter and shorter outside off, Kasuza gets on top of the bounce and pulls it all along the ground towards mid-wicket. Does not get it off the middle of the bat but will get a couple. |
| 10.2 : T Islam to Kasuza, Floated and on middle and leg, Kasuza keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 10.3 : T Islam to Kasuza,Floated around off, Kasuza lunges forward and defends it. |
| 10.4 : T Islam to Kasuza, OUT! CAUGHT! Taijul strikes and Zimbabwe are three down. Brilliantly bowled from Taijul. He was constantly bowling around middle and leg and this time too he bowls a similar line. Kasuza looks turn it to the leg side but gets squared up as he closes the bat face early. The ball takes the shoulder of the bat and flies towards the slip cordon where the second slip fielder takes the catch. Zimbabwe still trail by 280! |
| Craig Ervine, the skipper, is the new batsman in. |
| 10.5 : T Islam to Ervine, Floated around off, Ervine keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 10.6 : T Islam to Ervine, Another ball that is tossed up around off, Ervine lunges forward defends it off the inside half of his bat towards the leg side. |
| 11.1 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a good length on middle, Taylor flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 11.2 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Good length delivery on off, Brendan defends it off the back foot. |
| 11.3 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a good length on off, Taylor keeps it out. |
| 11.4 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, On a length on middle, Taylor pushes it towards mid on. |
| 11.5 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Full delivery on off, Taylor pushes it to covers. |
| 11.6 : Abu Jayed to Taylor, Outside off, Brendan offers no shot to this one. |
| 12.1 : T Islam to Ervine, Tossed up delivery on middle, Ervine flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 12.2 : T Islam to Taylor, Flighted delivery outside off, Taylor leaves it alone. |
| 12.3 : T Islam to Taylor, Loopy delivery on leg, Taylor sweeps it towards fine leg. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 12.4 : T Islam to B Taylor, Short delivery on off, Taylor makes room and punches it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 12.5 : T Islam to Taylor, Floated delivery on middle, Taylor defends it off the back foot. |
| 12.6 : T Islam to Taylor, Tossed up delivery on middle, Taylor looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. |
| Ebadot Hossain is on. |
| 13.1 : E Hossain to Ervine, FOUR! The Zimbabwe skipper gets a boundary. Bonus runs there. Hossain bowls one on a length and takes it away from the batter. Ervine stands tall and guides it through the vacant gully region and fetches a boundary. |
| 13.2 : E Hossain to Ervine, Length ball outside off, Ervine lets it go. |
| 13.3 : E Hossain to Ervine, Another good length ball and outside off, Ervine makes a leave once again. |
| 13.4 : E Hossain to Ervine, Length and on middle, Ervine blocks it off the back foot towards mid on. |
| 13.5 : E Hossain to Ervine, Short of a length ball on leg, Ervine looks to flick it to the leg side but gets beaten on the flick and is rapped high on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side as the bowler appeals. The umpire shakes his head. |
| 13.6 : E Hossain to Ervine, Good length and outside off, Ervine leaves it to see off the over. |
| 14.1 : T Islam to Taylor, Flatter and outside off, Taylor plays it off the back foot through cover-point and gets a run. |
| 14.2 : T Islam to Ervine, Full around off, Taylor drives it towards long on and gets to the other end. |
| 14.3 : T Islam to Taylor, Floated ball on off, Taylor keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 14.4 : T Islam to Taylor, SIX! Taylor is not going to hold back here. He will take the attack to the opposition. Islam floats one around off, Taylor takes a few steps down the track and lofts it cleanly over long off for a biggie. |
| 14.5 : T Islam to Taylor, Flighted and on off, Taylor keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 14.6 : T Islam to Taylor, Tossed up around off, Taylor defends it off the back foot. |
| 15.1 : E Hossain to Ervine, FOUR! Terrific shot! Short and outside off, Ervine cuts it hard through point for a boundary. |
| 15.2 : E Hossain to Ervine, On a good length on off, Ervine keeps it out. |
| 15.3 : E Hossain to Ervine, Hossain bowls one in the channel outside off, Ervine won't fall in the trap as he shoulders arms to it. |
| 15.4 : E Hossain to Ervine, Dishes one more wide outside off, Ervine is not interested to play at it. |
| 15.5 : E Hossain to Ervine, Length and on middle and leg, Ervine tucks it off the back foot towards fine leg and scampers back for a couple. |
| 15.6 : E Hossain to Ervine, Short of a length ball outside off, Ervine stands tall and punches the ball off the back foot towards covers. |
| Finally the wait is over as Nayeem Hasan will bowl for the first time on Day 4. So far he has been impressive with figures of 3-1-4-2. |
| 16.1 : N Hasan to Taylor, Floated around off and middle, Taylor keeps it out on the leg side off the back foot. |
| 16.2 : N Hasan to Taylor, FOUR BYES! Ervine escapes once again playing the reverse sweep. It is the same shot that led to his downfall in the first innings. Hasan bowls it full and outside off, Taylor goes for the reverse sweep but he fails to get wood to the ball as it sneaks under it. It also beats the keeper as it races to the fence at fine leg for a boundary. |
| 16.3 : N Hasan to Taylor, Floated and on the pads, Taylor flicks it to the leg side and gets a single. |
| 16.4 : N Hasan to Ervine, Floated on middle and leg, Ervine tucks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single. |
| 16.5 : N Hasan to Taylor, OUT! CAUGHT! Hasan has accounted for Taylor for the second time in this match. Superb bowling from the youngster. He tosses one around middle, Taylor goes for the big slog on the leg side but ends up getting a top edge towards deep square leg where Taijul Islam runs forward and takes an excellent catch. Zimbabwe still trail by 251! |
| Sikandar Raza is the next batsman in. |
| 16.6 : N Hasan to Ervine, Floated ball outside off, Ervine defends it off the front foot. End of a successful over from Nayeem Hasan. |
| 17.1 : E Hossain to Raza, On a length on off, Raza plays it to point. |
| 17.2 : E Hossain to Raza, Good length delivery on off, Raza defends it off the back foot. |
| 17.3 : E Hossain to Raza, On a good length on off, Raza keeps it out. |
| 17.4 : E Hossain to Raza, Good length delivery on off, Sikandar blocks it off the back foot. |
| 17.5 : E Hossain to Raza, On a length on middle, Raza flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 17.6 : E Hossain to Raza, Good length delivery on off, Raza punches it to point. |
| DRINKS! It has been an excellent hour for Bangladesh where they have picked two wickets and are 6 away from a victory. The conditions have been very gloomy out there. On the other hand, Zimbabwe have failed to apply themselves as the spinners have ruled the proceedings so far. An interesting hour of play coming up! |
| 18.1 : N Hasan to Ervine, Tossed up around off, Ervine keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 18.2 : N Hasan to Ervine, Floated around off, Ervine strokes it towards wide mid on where Rahim fields it but cannot prevent a single. |
| 18.3 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated and on off, Raza defends it off the front foot. |
| 18.4 : N Hasan to Raza, Flatter but down the leg side, Raza plays the sweep to find the fielder at square leg. |
| 18.5 : N Hasan to Raza, FOUR! Brilliant execution! Tossed up around middle and leg, Raza gets on one knee and plays the sweep. He though loses his grip on the bat while playing it but still manages to hit that in front of square on the leg side and gets a boundary. |
| 18.6 : N Hasan to Raza, Flatter and outside off, Raza punches the ball off the back foot through covers and gets a couple this time. |
| 19.1 : E Hossain to Ervine, On a length on middle, Ervine looks to defend but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 19.2 : E Hossain to Raza, Full toss on off, Raza plays it to point. |
| 19.3 : E Hossain to Raza, Full again on middle, Sikandar drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 19.4 : E Hossain to Raza, Good length delivery on off, Raza blocks it off the back foot. |
| 19.5 : E Hossain to Raza, Hossain bowls a bumper, Sikandar does well to duck under it. |
| 19.6 : E Hossain to Raza, Full delivery on middle, Raza flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 20.1 : N Hasan to Ervine, Floated around off, Ervine keeps it out off the front foot to the leg side. |
| 20.2 : N Hasan to Ervine, FOUR! Superbly played from the Zimbabwe skipper there. Full and on the pads, Ervine does well to flick it towards deep square leg and the ball races for a boundary. |
| 20.3 : N Hasan to Ervine, Floated and outside off, Ervine lets it be. |
| 20.4 : N Hasan to Ervine, Flighted and around off, Ervine blocks it off the back foot. |
| 20.5 : N Hasan to Ervine, FOUR! Ervine is leading the fightback here for his team. Flatter and outside off, Ervine rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball through covers and the ball rolls to the fence for a boundary. |
| 20.6 : N Hasan to Ervine, Brilliant comeback delivery from the youngster. He tosses one up around off and Ervine defends it onto the turf off the back foot. |
| 21.1 : E Hossain to Raza, Full delivery on middle, Raza drives it towards mid on and goes for a quick single. The fielder fires a direct hit at the bowler's end but Raza was well inside the crease. |
| 21.2 : E Hossain to C Ervine, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Ervine cuts it hard through point for a boundary. |
| 21.3 : E Hossain to Ervine, Outside off, Ervine offers no shot to this one. |
| 21.4 : E Hossain to Ervine, On a good length and outside off, Ervine leaves it alone. |
| 21.5 : E Hossain to Ervine, Good length delivery outside off, Ervine leaves it alone. |
| 21.6 : E Hossain to Ervine, Outside off, Ervine offers no shot to this one. |
| 22.1 : N Hasan to Raza, Tossed up delivery on off, Raza defends it off the front foot. |
| 22.2 : N Hasan to Raza, Full delivery on middle, Raza drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 22.3 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated delivery on off, Raza punches it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 22.4 : N Hasan to Raza, Loopy delivery on off, Sikandar pushes it to point. |
| 22.5 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated delivery on middle, Raza drives it towards mid on for a single. |
| 22.6 : N Hasan to Ervine, FOUR! Flighted delivery on middle, Ervine flicks it through mid-wicket. There was no one manning that region as the ball crosses the fence at deep mid-wicket with ease. |
| Taijul Islam is back on. |
| 23.1 : T Islam to Raza,FOUR! The bowling has been a bit lethargic in the last few overs. Islam bowls it flat and down the leg side Raza gets inside the line and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary. |
| 23.2 : T Islam to Raza, Flatter and on off, Raza punches it off the back foot towards covers for a single. |
| 23.3 : T Islam to Ervine, Another shorter one outside off, Ervine pushes it off the back foot and gets to the other end. |
| 23.4 : T Islam to Raza, Floated ball on off, Raza defends it to covers off the front foot. |
| 23.5 : T Islam to Raza, Floated on leg, Raza blocks it off the front foot towards short leg. |
| 23.6 : T Islam to Raza, Floated and around off, Raza keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 24.1 : N Hasan to Ervine, Tossed up delivery on off, Ervine defends it off the front foot. |
| 24.2 : N Hasan to Ervine, Loopy delivery on middle, Ervine defends it off the back foot. |
| 24.3 : N Hasan to Ervine, Flighted delivery on off, Ervine blocks it off the front foot. |
| 24.4 : N Hasan to Ervine, SIX! Amazing shot! Floated delivery on middle, Ervine comes down the track and lofts it over long on for a maximum. |
| 24.5 : N Hasan to Ervine, On middle, Ervine keeps it out. |
| 24.6 : N Hasan to Ervine, Tossed up delivery on middle, Ervine comes down the track and lofts it over mid on. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple. |
| 25.1 : T Islam to Raza, Almost a wicket there. Islam tosses one up around middle and leg, Raza skips down the track to counter the turn and defend but the ball takes his pads and lobs towards short leg. The fielder there takes the catch and appeal but then aborts quickly. |
| 25.2 : T Islam to Raza, Flatter and on leg, Raza works it towards square leg. |
| 25.3 : T Islam to Raza, Floated and around off, Raza defends it off the back foot. |
| 25.4 : T Islam to Raza, Flighted and around off, Raza lunges forward and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 25.5 : T Islam to Raza, Full and on off, Raza drives it straight to mid off for a run. |
| 25.6 : T Islam to Ervine, Flatter and around off and middle, Ervine flicks it to mid-wicket this time to see off the over. |
| 26.1 : N Hasan to Raza, Tossed up delivery outside off, Raza looks to guide but misses it. |
| 26.2 : N Hasan to Raza, Flighted delivery on off, Raza defends it off the back foot. |
| 26.3 : N Hasan to Raza, BEATEN! Floated delivery outside off, Raza looks to defend but misses it. |
| 26.4 : N Hasan to Raza, Outside off, Raza offers no shot to this one. |
| 26.5 : N Hasan to Raza, Tossed up delivery on middle, Raza flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 26.6 : N Hasan to Ervine, On off, Ervine defends it off the back foot. |
| 27.1 : T Islam to Raza, Flatter and around off, Raza plays it through cover-point for a run. |
| 27.2 : T Islam to Ervine, Full and on off, Ervine strokes it through long on and gets to the other end. |
| 27.3 : T Islam to Raza, SIX! Beautifully timed! 50-run stand is up between the two. Islam tosses one up and Raza skips down the track and lofts it over long on for a maximum. |
| 27.4 : T Islam to Raza, Tossed up on off, Raza blocks it off the front foot towards covers. |
| 27.5 : T Islam to S Raza, Flatter and outside off, Raza cuts it to point and takes a single. |
| 27.6 : T Islam to Ervine, Full and around off, Ervine strokes it towards mid on and retains the strike. |
| 28.1 : N Hasan to Ervine, That's a beauty! That's an absolute ripper! Hasan tosses one up around off, the ball lands on the rough and spins away from the batter. Ervine who is drawn forward for the defensive push gets beaten on the outside edge. The keeper, Liton Das too fails to grab it as he gets hit flush right onto the shoulder. |
| 28.2 : N Hasan to Ervine, Floated ball on off, kept out off the front foot. |
| 28.3 : N Hasan to Ervine, Flatter and on off, Ervine keeps it out off the back foot. |
| 28.4 : N Hasan to Ervine, Tossed up around off, Ervine lunges forward and blocks it off the front foot. |
| 28.5 : N Hasan to Ervine, Full and on middle and leg, Ervine sweeps it through square leg and gets a single. |
| 28.6 : N Hasan to Raza, Full and on the pads, Raza flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. 100 up for Zimbabwe, trailing by 195 more. |
| 29.1 : T Islam to Raza, FOUR BYES! Tossed up delivery outside off, Raza looks to sweep but misses it. It goes past the keeper towards third man for a boundary. |
| 29.2 : T Islam to Raza, Floated delivery on off, Raza blocks it off the front foot. |
| 29.3 : T Islam to Raza, Floated delivery on middle, Sikandar defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.4 : T Islam to Raza, Flighted delivery on off, Raza defends it off the back foot. |
| 29.5 : Islam to Raza, Floated delivery on middle, Raza looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| Run out check sent upstairs. Ervine is the man in question here. Lets see what the replays have to say. Ohh! The Bangladesh skipper has produced a superb hit to dismiss his Zimbabwean counterpart. |
| 29.6 : T Islam to Ervine, OUT! RUN OUT! Flighted delivery on off, Raza pushes it towards covers and goes for the single. Ervine is late in responding and is at the danger end. Mominul Haque fires a direct hit at the keeper's end. It is referred upstairs. Replays show that Ervine is well short of the crease. |
| Timycen Maruma is the new man in. |
| 30.1 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated ball on off, Raza keeps it out. |
| 30.2 : N Hasan to S Raza, FOUR! Brilliant strokemaking from Raza. Its floated on off, Raza strokes it past mid off and gets a boundary. |
| 30.3 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated on off and middle, Raza turns it to leg side. |
| 30.4 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated on middle, Raza flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single. |
| 30.5 : N Hasan to Maruma, Floated around off, Maruma blocks it right under his eyes. |
| 30.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up around off, Mauma defends it off the back foot. |
| 31.1 : T Islam to Raza, Tossed up delivery on middle, Raza drives it towards mid on. |
| 31.2 : T Islam to Raza, Flighted delivery on off, Raza pushes it towards covers for a single. |
| 31.3 : T Islam to Maruma, Floated delivery on middle, Maruma comes down the track and lofts it over mid on. Mushfiqur Rahim chases it and does well to stop it just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 31.4 : T Islam to Raza, Loopy delivery on off, Raza keeps it out. |
| 31.5 : T Islam to Raza, Floated delivery on off, Raza plays it to point. |
| 31.6 : T Islam to Raza, Loopy delivery on middle, Raza pushes it through mid on for a run. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4! |
| 27 overs, 105 runs and 3 wickets is what we got in this session. Off the two teams, Bangladesh would be the happier of the two. The day started with Bangladesh bowling some tight lines and lengths to eke out 3 maidens first up. Taijul started from where he left on Day 3 as he struck in his 3rd over of the day as he accounted for opener Kevin Kasuza. Then came Nayeem Hasan to the scene and he got the wicket of Brendan Taylor off his first over of the day. After that Bangladesh's bowling looked a |
| ... Day 4, Session 2 ... |
| We are back for the second session. The Bangladesh players are out in the middle. Sikandar Raza and Timycen Maruma will resume their batting for Zimbabwe. Nayeem Hasan will start the proceedings for this session. |
| 32.1 : N Hasan to Raza, Lovely start for Raza. Flatter and outside off, Sikandar punches the ball off the back foot through covers and gets a couple. |
| 32.2 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated ball on midddle, Raza gets across his sticks and plays a one-handed sweep but finds the fielder at square leg. |
| 32.3 : N Hasan to Raza, A touch fuller this time and on middle, Raza keeps it out off back foot. |
| 32.4 : N Hasan to Raza, Flatter and on middle, Raza tucks it past short leg and gets single. |
| 32.5 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flatter and on middle and leg, Maruma sweeps it but the ball hits straight to the short leg fielder onto his hips. |
| 32.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flatter outside off, Maruma keeps it out off the back foot. |
| Taijul Islam to bowl from the other end. 12-3-42-1 are his figures so far. |
| 33.1 : T Islam to Raza, Flatter and outside off, Raza punches the ball straight to covers. |
| 33.2 : T Islam to S Raza, Fuller and outside off, Raza guides it past point and gets a single. He wanted the second but Maruma was not interested. |
| 33.3 : T Islam to Maruma, Flatter and around off, Raza blocks it with the full face off the bat from within the crease. |
| 33.4 : T Islam to T Maruma, Tossed up on off, Maruma drives it to mid off. |
| 33.5 : T Islam to Maruma, Once again Maruma brings out the sweep. Islam strays one down the leg side and Maruma sweeps it fine towards fine leg and scampers back for the second. |
| 33.6 : T Islam to Maruma, No run. |
| 34.1 : N Hasan to Raza, Tossed up delivery on off, Raza punches it to point. |
| 34.2 : N Hasan to Raza, Flighted delivery on middle, Raza defends it off the front foot. |
| 34.3 : N Hasan to Raza, Floated delivery on off, Raza punches it to point. |
| 34.4 : N Hasan to S Raza, Loopy delivery on middle, Sikandar looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 34.5 : N Hasan to Raza, Outside off, Raza offers no shot to this one. |
| 34.6 : N Hasan to Raza, Short delivery on middle, Raza pulls it to mid-wicket. |
| 35.1 : T Islam to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on off, Maruma defends it off the back foot. |
| 35.2 : T Islam to Maruma, Flighted delivery on off, Maruma comes down the track and drives it through covers for a single. |
| 35.3 : T Islam to Raza, Floated delivery on middle, Raza keeps it out. |
| 35.4 : T Islam to Raza, Loopy delivery on off, Raza blocks it well. |
| 35.5 : T Islam to Raza, OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent catch from Mushfiqur Rahim. Sikandar Raza has to depart. He was going well until this time. Islam goes a bit flatter this time and keeps it around middle and leg, Raza rocks back and goes for the pull. The ball there skids onto him and he fails to get the desired elevation. He picks out the shortest man on the field to perfection. Mushfiqur Rahim there jumps in the air and takes a superb catch while he is air borne. Bangladesh need 4 more wickets to |
| Regis Chakabva is the new batsman in. |
| 35.6 : T Islam to Chakabva, Chakabva gets off the mark with a couple as he punches this flatter one outside off through covers. |
| 36.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 36.2 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Flighted delivery down the leg side, Chakabva looks to flick but misses it. |
| 36.3 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Loopy delivery on off, Regis blocks it off the back foot. |
| 36.4 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Floated delivery on middle, Chakabva looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 36.5 : N Hasan to Chakabva, On off, Chakabva plays it towards point for a single. |
| 36.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, Full delivery on middle, Maruma comes down the track and drives it through mid on for a run. |
| 37.1 : T Islam to Maruma, Floated ball on off, Maruma blocks it off the back foot. |
| 37.2 : T Islam to Maruma, FOUR! Brilliant to see Zimbabwe batsmen playing such strokes. Taijul bowls one full and into the pads, Maruma maintains his balance as he flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 37.3 : T Islam to T Maruma, Full and outside off, Maruma drives it towards long off for a single. |
| 37.4 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated around middle, Chakabva blocks it to short leg. |
| 37.5 : T Islam to Chakabva, Flatter and outside off, blocked off the back foot. |
| 37.6 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated around off, Chakabva defends it from within the crease. |
| 38.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, OHH! Very close this time. Hasan bowls one fuller and outside off, Maruma looks to reverse sweep it but fails to get the shot right. The keeper appeals but the umpire says not out. |
| 38.2 : N Hasan to Maruma, Full and on middle, Maruma drives it to long on for a run. |
| 38.3 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Floated around off, kept out off the back foot. |
| 38.4 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Full and on the pads, Chakabva turns it to the leg side. |
| 38.5 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Tossed up on off, Chakabva drives it to long on and takes a single. |
| 38.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, HUGE SHOUT FOR LBW BUT NOT GIVEN! |
| 39.1 : T Islam to R Chakabva, DROPPED! Tossed up delivery outside off, Chakabva looks to cut but gets a faint nick. It goes towards the keeper where Liton Das tries to take the catch but spills it. |
| 39.2 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated delivery on off, Regis punches it to point. |
| 39.3 : T Islam to Chakabva, Flighted delivery on middle, Chakabva defends it off the back foot. |
| 39.4 : T Islam to Chakabva, Loopy delivery on off, Regis keeps it out. |
| 39.5 : T Islam to Chakabva, Tossed up delivery on off, Chakabva looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip where it falls short of the fielder. |
| 39.6 : T Islam to Chakabva, On middle, Chakabva blocks it well. |
| 40.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on off, Maruma blocks it off the back foot. |
| 40.2 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flighted delivery on middle, Maruma sweeps it through square leg. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 40.3 : N Hasan to Maruma, Loopy delivery on middle, Maruma comes down the track and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 40.4 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Floated delivery on middle and leg, Chakabva plays a paddle sweep towards fine leg. Taijul Islam chases it and does well to pull it back just before the ropes. The batsmen get three runs. |
| 40.5 : N Hasan to Maruma, On middle, Maruma blocks it well. |
| 40.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, FOUR! Nice shot. Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 41.1 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated ball outside off, Chakabva keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 41.2 : T Islam to Chakabva,Flighted ball around off, Regis keeps it out to short leg. |
| 41.3 : T Islam to Chakabva, BEAUTY! Islam tosses one up and around off, Chakabva lunges forward and looks to defend it only to see the ball turn past the outside edge. |
| 41.4 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated and around off, Regis defends it off the front foot towards covers. |
| 41.5 : T Islam to R Chakabva, Tossed up outside off, Regis once again looks to defend it but the ball takes the outside edge and rolls towards second slip. |
| 41.6 : T Islam to Chakabva, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 42.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flatter and outside off, Maruma plays the lap shot and get it fine towards fine leg. The fielder in the deep mops it up and saves a run as the batsmen take three. |
| 42.2 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Full and on middle, Chakabva drives it to mid on this time. |
| 42.3 : N Hasan to Chakabva, Tossed up outside off, Chakabva drives it through point and gets a single. |
| 42.4 : N Hasan to Maruma, Floated on off, Maruma keeps it out off the front foot. |
| 42.5 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up on off and middle, Maruma plays the sweep once again towards fine leg and gets a couple. |
| 42.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, Outside off, left alone. |
| 43.1 : T Islam to Chakabva, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and outside off, Chakabva makes room and punches it through point for a boundary. |
| 43.2 : T Islam to Chakabva, Tossed up delivery on off, Regis defends it off the back foot. |
| 43.3 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated delivery on middle, Chakabva blocks it off the front foot. |
| 43.4 : T Islam to Chakabva, Loopy delivery on off, Chakabva defends it out. |
| 43.5 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated delivery on middle, Regis defends it off the front foot. |
| 43.6 : T Islam to R Chakabva, Full delivery on middle, Regis drives it to mid on. |
| 44.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flatter and on off, Maruma flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 44.2 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up ball outside off, Maruma makes a leave. |
| 44.3 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up around off, Maruma looks to defend it by coming down the track but gets it off the pads towards short leg. |
| 44.4 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flatter and on off, Maruma defends it off the back foot. |
| 44.5 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flatter and outside off, Maruma plays it to point. |
| 44.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up on off, Maruma comes forward to defend it but ends up getting an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 45.1 : T Islam to Chakabva, Tossed up delivery on off, Chakabva plays it to point. |
| 45.2 : T Islam to Chakabva, FOUR! Nicely played! Flighted delivery on middle, Chakabva sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. |
| 45.3 : T Islam to Chakabva, Loopy delivery on middle, Chakabva keeps it out. |
| 45.4 : T Islam to Chakabva, Floated delivery on middle, Chakabva flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 45.5 : T Islam to Maruma, On off, Maruma defends it off the back foot. |
| 45.6 : T Islam to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma sweeps it towards fine leg for a run. |
| 46.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, FOUR! Terrific shot! Flighted delivery on middle, Maruma slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Zimbabwe trail by 128 runs. |
| 46.2 : N Hasan to Maruma, Full delivery on off, Maruma drives it towards mid off. |
| 46.3 : N Hasan to Maruma, Floated delivery on off, Maruma guides it to backward point. |
| 46.4 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 46.5 : N Hasan to Maruma, On middle, Timycen flicks it towards the leg side. |
| 46.6 : N Hasan to Maruma, Flighted delivery on off, TM defends it off the back foot. |
| The light meter is out now. The umpires are taking the reading. And it looks like they will continue for now. |
| 47.1 : T Islam to Chakabva, Tossed up delivery on off, Chakabva defends it off the back foot. |
| 47.2 : T Islam to Chakabva, Full delivery on middle, Chakabva drives it through mid on for a run. |
| 47.3 : T Islam to Maruma, Loopy delivery on off, Maruma defends it off the front foot. |
| 47.4 : T Islam to T Maruma, Tossed up delivery on off, Maruma drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 47.5 : T Islam to Chakabva, Flighted delivery on middle, Chakabva blocks it off the front foot. |
| 47.6 : T Islam to Chakabva, OUT! CAUGHT! Against the run of play. Another excellent catch in the field. Bangladesh players have shown great reflexes and commitment in the field. Taijul gets his third. Chakabva was going well but a brilliant jump from Tamim Iqbal forces him to go back into the hut. Tossed up around off and middle, Chakabva dances down the track and looks to go over mid off but fails to get the elevation as Tamim Iqbal there times his jump to perfection and takes the catch. Zimbabw |
| Drinks Break! Bangladesh are just three wickets away from a victory. They have picked two wickets in this hour and will look to wrap it up before Tea. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will have to survive. |
| Ainsley Ndlovu is the next batsman in. |
| 48.1 : N Hasan to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 48.2 : N Hasan to A Ndlovu, FOUR! Good shot! Full delivery on off, Ndlovu drives it through mid off for a boundary. |
| The last shot from Ainsley Ndlovu has damaged the ball. The umpire has called for set of used balls as the reserve umpire brings out the bag. The umpire examines a few balls and then selects one. |
| 48.3 : N Hasan to Ndlovu, OUT! LBW! Bangladesh closing in on a well-deserved victory. That is as plumb as it gets! Flighted delivery around off, Ndlovu looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The ball spins into the right-hander to sneak past his defensive push there. The bowler immediately appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Ndlovu does not bother to review as he knew he was out straightaway. Ball Tracker later on shows that it was hitting the middle stump. The hosts are just 2 |
| Charlton Tshuma is the new man in. |
| 48.4 : N Hasan to Tshuma, BEATEN! Tossed up delivery just outside off, Tshuma looks to defend but misses it. |
| 48.5 : N Hasan to Tshuma, BEATEN AGAIN! Loopy delivery outside off, Tshuma looks to defend but misses it. |
| 48.6 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Full delivery on off, Tshuma drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 49.1 : T Islam to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 49.2 : T Islam to Maruma, FOUR! Nice improvisation! Flighted delivery on middle, Maruma plays a reverse sweep through point for a boundary. |
| 49.3 : T Islam to Maruma, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, Maruma looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 49.4 : T Islam to T Maruma, Floated delivery on off, Maruma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 49.5 : T Islam to Maruma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Maruma looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. |
| 49.6 : T Islam to Maruma, FOUR! Flighted delivery on off, Maruma punches it through point for a boundary. |
| 50.1 : N Hasan to Tshuma, BYES! Hasan tosses one up outside off, Tshuma prods forward but the ball sneaks past his defensive push and goes onto hit Liton Das onto his pads. The ball later rolls towards fine leg and the batsmen steal bye. |
| 50.2 : N Hasan to Maruma, OUT! CAUGHT! Zimbabwe are 9 down! Nayeem Hasan gets a 5-fer, his 2nd in this format. The thron in the flesh for Bangladesh is gone now. Hasan tosses one around off, Maruma puts on his dancing shoes and lofts it over mid off. He fails to get the timing right as he chips it wide of it where Tamim Iqbal takes the easiest of the catches. |
| Victor Nyauchi is the last man in. |
| 50.3 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Tossed up on off, Nyauchi blocks it off the back foot. |
| 50.4 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Floated ball outside off, Victor shoulders arms to it. |
| 50.5 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Flatter and outside off, Victor blocks it off the back foot. |
| 50.6 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Short and around off, Victor defends it from within the crease. |
| 51.1 : T Islam to C Tshuma, Tossed up delivery on middle, Tshuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 51.2 : T Islam to Tshuma, Flighted delivery on middle and leg, Tshuma looks to defend but again gets an inside edge onto the pads. |
| 51.3 : Islam to Tshuma, Loopy delivery on off, Tshuma looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 51.4 : T Islam to Tshuma, Floated delivery on middle, Tshuma flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 51.5 : T Islam to Tshuma, Outside off, Tshuma offers no shot to this one. |
| 51.6 : T Islam to Tshuma, Flighted delivery on middle, Tshuma flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 52.1 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Nyauchi looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one. |
| 52.2 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Tossed up delivery on off, Nyauchi defends it off the back foot. |
| 52.3 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Floated delivery on off, Nyauchi punches it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. |
| 52.4 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Outside off, Nyauchi offers no shot to this one. |
| 52.5 : N Hasan to Nyauchi, Tossed up delivery on middle, Nyauchi flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 52.6 : N Hasan to Tshuma, BEATEN! Loopy delivery outside off, Tshuma looks to defend but misses it. |
| 53.1 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Tossed up around middle and leg, Victor gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket. The batsmen take three as the fielder in the deep mops it up. |
| 53.2 : T Islam to Tshuma, Tossed up delivery on off, Tshuma drives it back towards the bowler. |
| 53.3 : T Islam to C Tshuma, Flighted delivery on off, Tshuma drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 53.4 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Floated delivery on middle, Nyauchi flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 53.5 : T Islam to V Nyauchi, Full delivery on off, Nyauchi drives it to covers. |
| 53.6 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Floated delivery on off, Nyauchi defends it off the back foot. |
| 54.1 : N Hasan to C Tshuma, Full outside off, driven towards wide mid off for a single. |
| 54.2 : N Hasan to Tshuma, BEATEN! Tossed up outside off, Nyauchi hangs his bat out off the back foot to defend but the ball goes past the outside edge. There is no turn on this one. |
| 54.3 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Flatter and on middle, Tshuma keeps it out on the leg side off the back foot. |
| 54.4 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Full and on off, driven to mid off. |
| 54.5 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Floated and around off, Tshuma defends it with the full face of the bat. |
| 54.6 : N Hasan to Tshuma, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. |
| 55.1 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Tossed up delivery on middle, Nyauchi defends it off the back foot. |
| 55.2 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Flighted delivery on off, Nyauchi keeps it out. |
| 55.3 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Loopy delivery on middle, Nyauchi blocks it off the back foot. |
| 55.4 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Floated delivery on off, Victor defends it out. |
| 55.5 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Tossed up delivery on middle, Nyauchi blocks it off the front foot. |
| 55.6 : T Islam to Nyauchi, BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Nyauchi looks to defend but misses it due to the turn on this one. |
| 56.1 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Flighted delivery on off, Tshuma blocks it well. |
| 56.2 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Loopy delivery on middle, Tshuma defends it off the front foot. |
| 56.3 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Tossed up delivery on off, Tshuma blocks it off the front foot. |
| 56.4 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Floated delivery on middle, Tshuma keeps it out. |
| 56.5 : N Hasan to Tshuma, On off, Tshuma defends it out. |
| 56.6 : N Hasan to Tshuma, Flighted delivery on middle, Tshuma defends it off the back foot. |
| 57.1 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Tossed up delivery on middle, Nyauchi blocks it off the back foot. |
| 57.2 : T Islam to Nyauchi, Flighted delivery on off, Nyacuhi punches it uppishly towards point for a single. |
| An appeal for lbw! Tshuma takes the review. The onfield call is out and let's see what the replays show. Ultra Edge comes in and it confirms that there is no bat involved. Let's see what the Ball-Tracker has to show. Impact in line and hitting the leg pole. That's it Charlton Tshuma has to take the walk back. |
| 57.3 : T Islam to Tshuma, OUT! LBW! Three reds and Tshuma has to walk back to the pavilion. Tossed up delivery on middle, Tshuma looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Tshuma immediately goes for the review. Ultra Edge shows there is no bat. Ball Tracker shows that it is hitting the middle stump. BANGLADESH WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 106 RUNS! |
| A thumping win for the Bangla Tigers. They have broken their 6-match losing streak in the longest format. They were brilliant and clinical in their approach. 9 wickets taken by spinners tells the story in itself. Bangladesh began the day superbly by strangling the run flow and picking a couple of quick wickets early on before a 60-run stand between Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine revived slightest of hope for the visitors. But Skipper, Ervine's wicket at the stroke of Lunch snatched away all the |
| Soon after the Lunch break, Zimbabwe lost Sikandar Raza who was batting well on 47 but a brilliant effort in the field from Mushfiqur Rahim saw him heading back to the pavilion. After that it was just a matter of time as till when can Zimbabwe avoid the inevitable. Timycen Maruma played fearlessly as he made 41 but lacked support at the other end. Once Maruma got dismissed the game was over there and then. Nayeem Hasan was the chief destroyer as he took 5 wickets in this innings and was ably sup |
| Coming to the match, Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat. They put on 265 in the first innings courtesy a 111-run stand between skipper Craig Ervine and Prince Masvuare. Masvaure though was dismissed in the 60's but Ervine continued to play his game and eventually got to his 3rd Test ton. His departure soon opened the floodgates. For Bangladesh, Nayeem Hasan and Abu Jayed both took 4 wickets apiece to restrict Zimbabwe under 270. |
| As far Bangladesh's batting is concerned Saif Hassan departed cheaply but a 78-run stand between the experienced Tamim Iqbal and Najmul Hasan Shanto revived their innings. Tamim departed in the 40's and then Najmul Hasan Shanto followed him after a well compiled 71 runs. Then came a marathon partnership of 222 runs between Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque. The duo reached to their respective tons too. The latter though departed but the former reached to his double ton. In the end, Bangladesh en |
| In the end, poor batting, poor bowling and poor fielding resulted them ending on a losing side and that too getting humiliated with an innings loss. Stay tuned for the presentations... |
| Zimbabwe skipper, Craig Ervine says that it was nice to get runs but he says that he looks to take the positives from this game. He also says that they got starts but failed to convert them. Further says that the bowlers did not hit the right lines and lengths as compared to their Bangladesh counterparts who made them work hard for the runs. He also says that they work hard to gain the momentum but throw it away by poor shot selection. |
| For his brilliant unbeaten knock of 203 runs Mushfiqur Rahim is adjudged as the Man Of The Match. He says that they badly needed a win as they lost the last 6 matches they played previously. He praises Najmul Hasan Shanto for playing brilliantly. He further says that he was lucky to make it big and get to a double ton. He mentions that they played well in all the three departments. Further says that he hopes to repeat this performace in coming games. |
| Bangladesh skipper, Mominul Haque says that sometimes as a captain we have to adjust with the difficulty start to the career. He further says that the guys played well as a team. He praises Nayeem Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hasan for their efforts. He adds that he is happy to score some runs and contribute to the teams cause. He ends by saying that the boys are eager to play some white ball cricket and hopes that they win there too. |
| So, that's it from this one-off Test. Bangladesh have prevailed over the visitors and now the action switches to white ball cricket. Now, Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe in the 1st of the 3-match ODI series which begins on 1st March 2020 at 1300 local (0700 GMT). Till then take care and cheers!!! |
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