Sylhet Test: Bangladesh require 295 runs to beat Zimbabwe

Bangladesh require another 295 runs to win the first Test as the hosts finished Day 3 at 26 for no loss in their second innings, followed by the visiting side’s 321 runs target in Sylhet on Monday.

The two Tigers’ openers Liton Das and Imrul Kayes on the crease with 14 and 12 runs respectively on the crease as bad light forced to stop the match just before closing of third day’s play.

Earlier, Zimbabwe dismissed their second innings at 181 against Bangladesh after resumed their second innings on the third day with overnight score at 1 for no loss.

Brief score:

Zimbabwe 1st innings – 282 for all, Williams 82, Moor 63 n.o, Masakadza 52, Chakabva 28, Taijul 6/108 and Nazmul 2/49. 2nd innings – 181 for all, Masakadza 48, Sikandar 25, Taylor 24, Williams 20, Taijul 5/62, Mehidy 3/48 and Nazmul 2/27.

Bangladesh 1st innings – 143 for all, Ariful 41 n.o, Mushfiqur 31, Miraz 21, Mominul 11, Chatara 3/19, Sikandar 3/35, Jarvis 2/28. 2nd innings – 26 for no loss, Liton 14 batting, Kayes 12 batting.