Bangladesh All Out for 191 as Zimbabwe Take Control in Sylhet Test

Bangladesh were bowled out for 191 on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Sunday, with Mominul Haque being the best batter for the hosts, scoring 56.

In response to Bangladesh’s small total, Zimbabwe posted 67 for none at the end of day one.

After deciding to bat first, Bangladesh lost their openers early with only 32 runs on the board.

Six of the top seven batters reached double figures, but only Mominul Haque stood firm, scoring 56 before falling to a mistimed slog sweep.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers capitalised on a pitch offering bounce and carry. Victor Nyauchi set the tone with two early wickets, removing both openers — Shadman Islam and Mahmudul Hasan Joy — in quick succession.

Blessing Muzarabani maintained relentless pressure, dismissing captain Najmul Hossain Shanto with a sharp bouncer before returning later to clean up the tail, finishing with 3 for 50.

Wellington Masakadza proved pivotal in the middle overs, claiming three wickets including the key scalps of Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul.

Off-spinner Wessly Madhevere bagged two wickets.

In response, Zimbabwe ended day one at 67 without any wickets. They are trailing by 124 runs at the end of day one.

Brian Bennett and Ben Curran remained not out for 40 and 17 respectively.

Bangladesh fielded three pacers— Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed— in this match. But they failed to ensure an early advantage on day one, reports UNB.