Rain delays play as Tigers look to overcome deficit

Bangladesh trail by 25 runs in the second innings with nine wickets in hand

Rain has delayed the start of play on Day 3 of Bangladesh’s opening Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet.

The Tigers closed out play on Monday at 57-1, trailing Zimbabwe by 25 runs.

Mominul Haque (15*) and Mahmudul Hasan Joy (28*) will be looking to overcome the deficit and set a defensible target for the visitors.

Despite being behind, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz still believes Bangladesh are in control.

Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s side are overcoming an 82-run deficit after a middle order collapse saw the Tigers stumble to 191 in the first innings despite solid knocks from Mominul (56) and the skipper (40).

A five-wicket haul from Miraz kept Zimbabwe from racking up an imposing lead, but Sean Williams (59) and Brian Bennett (57) managed to take them to 273.

After making a solid start to the second innings, Bangladesh will be hoping to build on their momentum when the match is again underway.