Zimbabwe Build On Lead In First Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh spinners struck early in the second innings but Zimbabwe continued to build on their big first innings lead in the first Test on Monday.

Sylhet, Bangladesh, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Nov, 2018 ) :Bangladesh spinners struck early in the second innings but Zimbabwe continued to build on their big first innings lead in the first Test on Monday.

The visitors reached 91-2 at lunch on the third day, stretching their lead to 230 at the Sylhet International Stadium.

Skipper Hamilton Masakadza remained at the crease unbeaten on 39 alongside in-form Sean Williams, 16, as Zimbabwe looked to set a challenging fourth innings target for the home side.

Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 143 in the first innings in response to Zimbabwe's 282, needed some early breakthroughs to get back into the contest.

Off-spinner Mehedi Hasan provided one in the ninth over of the day when he bowled Brian Chari for nine.

Chari was earlier dropped by Nazmul islam off Abu Jayed at backward point on one after he resumed Zimbabwe's innings on 0-1 with Masakadza.

Imrul Kayes took a stunning catch at mid-on as Taijul Islam dismissed Brendon Taylor for 24.

Masakadza and Williams then batted with caution to deny Bangladesh further success.

Maskadza, who scored 52 in the first innings, has hit five boundaries so far.