Hetelani Mukwak: "My dream of Zimbabwe getting a lead of about 100 runs was not to be. Wish Zimbabwe to get a couple of wickets at this session " -- Well, if it is any solace, a lead of 82 is also fairly handy...
4:20pm A pretty decent reply from Zimbabwe, and they have fashioned an 82-run lead, which could be invaluable in what has so far been a low-scoring game. Bennett and Williams did the heavy lifting early in the innings, scoring half-centuries, with Madhevere, Mayavo and Ngarava all contributing towards the end, ensuring Zimbabwe nudged that lead past the 75-run mark.
Bangladesh, at times, lacked the penetration and the control required to fashion a lead for themselves. Mehidy bagged five in the end, but was expensive earlier in the day, which meant the pacers, led by Rana, had to shoulder much of the burden. An 82-run deficit is not insurmountable, not by any means. But Bangladesh will need to bat much better than they did in their first innings. Join us in a bit for the action!
VM Nyauchi c Taijul Islam b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 7 (19m 18b 0x4 0x6) SR: 38.88
Over the wicket to the RHB
The fourth umpire runs out with the second new ball and hands it over to umpire Illingworth, who then tosses it to his colleague. And Bangladesh, unsurprisingly, take the second new ball instantly. Mehidy to continue, though. Around the wicket, slip and short leg in place
END OF OVER:80 | 1 Run | ZIM: 272/9
- Victor Nyauchi7 (17b)
- Richard Ngarava27 (43b)
- Taijul Islam10-0-53-0
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz20-5-51-4
The second new ball will be due after this over. Reckon Bangladesh might take it straightaway. Over the wicket to Ngarava
END OF OVER:79 | 3 Runs | ZIM: 271/9
- Victor Nyauchi7 (14b)
- Richard Ngarava26 (40b)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz20-5-51-4
- Taijul Islam9-0-52-0
