Shanto's unbeaten half-century stretches Bangladesh's lead on rain-hit day
He made use of the life he got on 26 to put Bangladesh 112 ahead despite Muzarabani's three strikes on 44-over day
20/04Result
1st Test, Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh at Sylhet, Apr 20-23 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
191 & 255 -
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
273 & 174/7 (50.1 ov)
Player of the Match
20/04Result
1st Test, Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh at Sylhet, Apr 20-23 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
191 & 255 -
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
273 & 174/7 (50.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
Bennett, Williams, lower order help Zimbabwe nose ahead despite Mehidy five-for
It was Mehidy's first five-for at home in nearly two-and-a-half years
Day 1
Muzarabani, Masakadza lead Zimbabwe's dominant opening day
Bangladesh have bowled out for under 200 for the sixth time in the last ten Test innings
Others
Zimbabwe seal Sylhet thriller to complete first away Test win since 2021
Mehidy completed ten wickets in the game but Bennett and Curran laid a strong platform to enable the visitors to go 1-0 up
Mominul wants Bangladesh to take 'control of crunch moments'
Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, meanwhile, feels they are in the contest, despite the hosts leading by 112 with six wickets remaining
Mehidy the bowler has catching up to do with Mehidy the batter
The offspinner's bowling may not have developed as much as his batting in recent years but his five-for kept Bangladesh in the game in Sylhet
Large and in-charge: Muzarabani proves too big a hurdle for Bangladesh
The tall fast bowler picked up 9 for 112 to spearhead Zimbabwe to a rare Test match victory
As good as it gets: A perfect first day for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe bowling coach Langeveldt was all smiles, saying it "was a great day" for the visitors
'It was my fault that we lost the match' - Shanto takes blame for Sylhet defeat
"He has been in poor form in the past and made comebacks," Najmul Hossain Shanto says of Mushfiqur Rahim, who has a highest score of 37 in his last 12 Test innings
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe hope for fresh start in Test cricket
Shanto hopes hosts can remedy their recent record at home, while Ervine looks forward to Zimbabwe bumper year in Test cricket
Tanzim earns maiden call-up for Bangladesh's first Test against Zimbabwe
Taskin Ahmed misses out due to a left Achilles tendon issue, while Litton Das has been granted NOC to play in the PSL
In-transition Bangladesh face Zimbabwe test in rainy Sylhet
Considering the conditions in Sylhet, the Nahid Rana vs Blessing Muzarabani battle could be one to watch out for