Tigers end gloomy Day 3 with narrow lead

The second day of Dhaka Test had already been marred by incessant rain linked to the cyclonic storm Michaung. On Friday, the third day's play encountered further delays due to a wet outfield, resuming only after the first session.

Only 32.2 overs were bowled on the third day. In response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 172, New Zealand managed to score 180, securing a narrow lead of 8 runs in the first innings.

New Zealand, struggling at 55 for five at the end of day one, witnessed a dramatic turnaround as they added 125 runs on the third day, primarily through the aggressive batting display of Phillips, who notched up 87 off 72 balls, featuring 9 fours and 4 sixes.

For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam captured three wickets each, while Shoriful Islam and Nayeem Hasan took two wickets each.

Bangladesh commenced their second innings cautiously but faced setbacks as Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto fell early. The Tigers ended the day with 38-2. Bangladesh are currently leading by 30 runs and with 8 wickets in hand.

In the first Test in Sylhet, Bangladesh won by 150 runs.