BAN vs ZIM 2nd Test Live (Bangladesh national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team): Shadman Islam’s second Test century laid a solid foundation for Bangladesh, giving them a 64-run lead over Zimbabwe with three wickets remaining at the close of play on day two of the Chattogram Test.
Meanwhile, a late flurry of wickets kept Zimbabwe’s hopes alive. At stumps, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam were at the crease with 16 and 5, respectively.
Debutant Zimbabwe leg spinner Vincent Masekesa impressed with a three-wicket haul, while Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, and Brian Bennett claimed one wicket each.
Bangladesh’s openers, Anamul Haque and Shadman, built a lively partnership after Zimbabwe had been bowled out for 227, with No. 11 Muzarabani departing after facing just one ball in the morning session. Shadman started aggressively, hitting several boundaries, including a couple of elegant straight drives, and was fluent through the covers.
