Mominul ton sets target of 449

The hosts are looking to bat positively on the 4th Day to set Zimbabwe a big target. The visitors, on the other hand, need quick wickets to make a comeback in the match. Tigers scored 319 runs, losing five precious wickets of Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah Riyad, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim. Now Bangladesh lead by 448 runs with 5 wickets remaining. Imrual Kayes, who picked up a century in the first innings was dismissed earlier by Panyangara’s bowling, Mutmubami taking the catch. He was dismissed for just 15 runs. Tamim Iqbal, who also notched up a century in the first innings was dismissed by Natsai Mushangwe’s bolt. He scored 65 runs. Bangladesh is expending their lead with Mominul Haque (131) and Shuvagata Hom (3) unbeaten at the crease. Jubair grabbed his maiden five-wicket haul in his third Test while left-arm spinners Taijul Islam and Shakib al Hasan took one wicket apiece as Zimbabwe, resuming the third day’s play on 113/1, were dismissed for 374 while Bangladesh scored 503 with Tamim and Kayes century. – risingbd.com