Bangladesh on brink of victory in the second Test

Zimbabwe need 367 runs or survive a full day

Bangladesh reduced Zimbabwe to 76-2, going into the final day of the second Test.

Zimbabwe still need 367 runs or to survive a full day to claim their first Test series victory since 2011 after the hosts set an improbable target of 443 runs.

Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah was instrumental in leaving Zimbabwe a record chase, hitting his second century as the hosts declared the second innings on 224-6.

Mahmudullah, who completed his century on the last ball before the tea session, was not out on 101 and shared two important partnerships

to take the side on the verge of winning the test and drawing the series.

Bangladesh lost the first test by 151 runs.

“We just need to bowl the right line and length and then it will be easier for us,” Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan said. “The first hour will be key,” Zimbabwe coach Lalchand Rajput said. “If Brendan (Taylor) and Sean Williams can bat through, then the pressure will be on the fielding side.