Mehidy Hasan Miraz Boosts Bangladesh's Lead
With Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam at the crease, Bangladesh is looking to extend their lead and put pressure on Zimbabwe, who are still in the game despite a strong bowling performance from Taijul on the first day.
Bangladesh's Shadman Islam expressed optimism about the team's position in the Chattogram Test, despite feeling they could have set a better score, ending the second day 64 runs ahead with three wickets in hand.
Shadman and Anamul Haque's 118-run opening stand was the team's first century partnership in 33 innings, providing a solid foundation for the team. However, debutant leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa led Zimbabwe's fight back, picking up three wickets, including Mushfiqur Rahim's run out. Shadman praised Anamul's comeback performance, saying he provided a good start and was unfortunate to get out.
Masekesa credited his inspiration from top leg-spinners and said the surface was offering help as the day progressed, but Zimbabwe is still very much in the game. Bangladesh's Taijul Islam took 5-60 as Zimbabwe slumped to 227-9 at the end of the first day of the second Test in Chattogram on Monday. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is expected to play a crucial role in adding to the lead tomorrow, along with Taijul.
The match is poised for an exciting finish, with Bangladesh seeking to level the two-match series after Zimbabwe won the first Test. The team's performance will depend on how well they can capitalize on the current lead and put pressure on the Zimbabwean team.