Shadman’s century puts Bangladesh ahead in Ctg Test

Bangladesh are in a strong position in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Chattogram. Despite a batting collapse, the hosts ended the second day with a lead, thanks to a brilliant century by Shadman Islam.

On Tuesday (April 29), Bangladesh finished the day at 291 for 7. Earlier, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 227 in their first innings. As a result, Bangladesh ended the day with a 64-run lead. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16*) and Taijul Islam (5*) remained unbeaten at the crease.

Taijul Islam ended Zimbabwe’s innings with the very first ball of the day by dismissing Muzarabani. It was his sixth wicket in the innings.

Then, Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Anamul Haque Bijoy gave the team a great start. In the first session, they built a solid 105-run unbeaten partnership. After 28 months, Bangladesh finally got a hundred-run opening stand in Tests. The partnership ended at 118 runs when Bijoy was out leg before wicket for 39 runs.

Shadman remained firm at the other end and confidently scored his second Test century. He played a fine innings of 120 runs off 16 fours and one six, ending with a beautiful shot off Ngarava. His first Test century (115*) was also against Zimbabwe in 2021.

Just before Shadman’s dismissal, Mominul Haque was out for 33. Later, Mushfiqur Rahim (40) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (23) added 65 runs for the fourth wicket. But in the final session, Bangladesh suffered a collapse, losing 4 wickets for just 20 runs. Zaker Ali and Nayeem Hasan got out quickly.

For Zimbabwe, Vincent Masekesa took the most wickets, finishing with three.