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.
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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.
Shanto, who waa aggressive early on, copped a few blow to stay at the crease on 44.
