Bangladesh face tough test to beat Zimbabwe

Taijul Islam claimed 11 wickets to lead Bangladesh’s fightback in the first Test against Zimbabwe yesterday, but the hosts still need a record chase to win in Sylhet. Bangladesh dismissed Zimbabwe for 181 in their second innings with Taijul returning impressive bowling figures of 5-62. Taijul’s effort boosted Bangladesh after they were bowled out cheaply for just 143 in response to the tourists’ first innings haul of 282 runs. The hosts were 26-0 in their chase of 321 when bad light stopped play on day three at the Sylhet International Stadium. Opener Liton Das and Imrul Kayes remained unbeaten on 14 and 12 respectively as Bangladesh head into day four with another 295 runs needed. No team has ever had to chase so many runs to win a Test match in Bangladesh.