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Shanto's Unbeaten 60 Guides Bangladesh to 112-Run Lead Over Zimbabwe

Rain-truncated day three in Sylhet sees Bangladesh stabilize after early setbacks, with Muzarabani's 3-51 keeping Zimbabwe in contention.

Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto plays a shot during the third day of the first Test cricket match against Zimbabwe
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Overview

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto remains unbeaten on 60 as Bangladesh reaches 194-4 in their second innings, leading Zimbabwe by 112 runs at stumps on day three.
  • The third day's morning session was washed out by rain, limiting play to just 44 overs and delaying Bangladesh's fightback.
  • Shanto and Jaker Ali shared a crucial 39-run fifth-wicket partnership, with Ali finishing the day on 21 not out.
  • Blessing Muzarabani led Zimbabwe's bowling effort with figures of 3-51, dismissing key batters including Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudul Hasan Joy.
  • Bangladesh aims to extend their lead on day four as they look to capitalize on home conditions in the first Test of the two-match series.