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Bangladesh set 443-run target for Zimbabwe in Mirpur Test
Bangladesh declared their second innings for 224/6 and set a target of 443 runs for Zimbabwe on the Day 4 in the second Test in Mirpur in Dhaka.
Published : 14 Nov 2018, 08:44 AM
Updated : 14 Nov 2018, 08:44 AM
In Bangladesh’s 224 runs, skipper Mahmudullah Riyad contributed a stunning century, the second in his career. That helped visitors post a challenging target for the tourists. He remained unbeaten at 101.
His first century was against New Zealand at Hamilton in February 2010.
The hosts opted against enforcing the follow-on despite their 218-run first innings lead.
Debutant Mohammad Mithun scored 67 runs and built up an important partnership with the team leader to achieve a challenging total.
Zimbabwe are leading the two-match series 1-0 and need at least a draw to win their first Test series in seven years.
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