Bad light ends Day 3 as Shanto fifty extends lead

United News of India

23-04-2025

Sylhet, Apr 22 (UNI) Bangladesh posted 194 for 4 in their second innings of the first Test against Zimbabwe before bad light brought an early end to Day 3 at the Sylhet International Cricket
Stadium here on Tuesday.
Despite a rain-marred morning that delayed the start of play until 1:00 pm, the hosts made steady progress once action got underway.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with a composed unbeaten 60, anchoring the innings with calm authority. He found a reliable partner in Jaker Ali, who remained not out on 21,
as the duo ensured Bangladesh extended their lead to a healthy 112 with six wickets still in hand.
However, just as the final session was building towards a crucial phase, fading light forced umpires
to call off play at around 5:00 pm — an hour before the scheduled close at 6:00 pm, the Daily Star reported.
Bangladesh went to Tea on the third day of the Sylhet Test with a 73-run lead against Zimbabwe, having lost three wickets in the day so far. The Tigers were 155 for four, having lost three wickets
in the session.
The first session of the day was completely washed out due to rain in the morning following downpour overnight.
With play beginning at 1:00pm and Bangladesh starting at 67/1 in their second innings, the hosts lost their second wicket of the innings when Mahmudul Hasan Joy fell to a sharp bouncer from Blessing Muzarabani for 33,
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto had a reprieve when he was dropped behind by Nyasha Mayavo off Wesley Madhevere, however, the Zimbabwe wicketkeeper made no mistake in catching Mominul Haque (47) of Victor Nyauchi.
Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, hopelessly short of form in all formats in domestic or international cricket, failed to make an impression against his favourite opponents -- falling at the stroke of Tea, becoming the third victim of the innings of Muzarabani.
Brief score:
Bangladesh: 191 & 194/4
Zimbabwe: 273
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