Series Summary - We could say 1-1 is a fair result at the end of the series. Zimbabwe enjoyed conditions to the hilt in Sylhet, but they were found wanting on a spinner friendly surface here in Chattogram. They did field an inexperienced unit with plenty of players not having much experience and this tour was a learning curve for them. They'll go back with some positives though - the openers showed grit and determination, Wessley Madhevere showed nerves of steel as he batted under pressure to help them win the first Test. Blessing Muzarabani was effective and a constant threat in Sylhet. Come Chattogram, they unearthed a new talent in Vincent Masekesa, the young spinner showing plenty of heart and resilience, finishing with a 5-wicket haul on Test debut. On the other hand, relief for Bangladesh, but they'll certainly be disappointed at not being able to secure a series win against a team ranked lower than them in the ICC rankings. They looked out of sorts and in unfamiliar territory in Sylhet and needed a helpful surface here to secure a face saving win, first at home since December 2023. Shadman Islam's 2nd Test hundred was a big tick considering the struggles they've had with their opening pair, Mehidy Hasan's all-round effort was certainly pleasing to see and their spinners came to the fore when conditions suited them. So, 1-1 is how this series ends and so does the summer of cricket in Bangladesh.
17:55 Local Time, 11:55 GMT, 17:25 IST: The extra time added to the clock has helped yield a result on day 3 itself. Day 3 was marred by rain a little. But Bangladesh were top notch. They came up with a terrific rearguard action thanks to Mehidy with the bat in the first session.
46.2
Taijul Islam to Vincent Masekesa, out Vincent Masekesa Run Out!! Bangladesh win. The last pair have run themselves out. Splendid throw from mid-wicket and the batter running to the bowler's end was just short. His bat was on the line when the sticks were disturbed. Vincent Masekesa run out (Mominul) 2(15)
Taijul Islam to Vincent Masekesa, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
46.1
Taijul Islam to Vincent Masekesa, no run, gets a stride out and defends it down to point
45.6
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Muzarabani, SIX, well doled up ball, outside off, Muzarabani gets under it and launches the ball over long-on
45.5
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Muzarabani, no run, gets a stride out and defends it as that was on the sticks
45.4
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Muzarabani, no run
45.3
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Muzarabani, no run
45.2
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Muzarabani, no run, plays down the wrong line, gets an outer-edge down into the off-side
45.1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Muzarabani, no run
44.6
Taijul Islam to Vincent Masekesa, no run
44.5
Taijul Islam to Vincent Masekesa, no run, well tossed up delivery, outside off, Vincent Masekesa looks to push forward and gets beaten
44.4
Taijul Islam to Muzarabani, 1 run, on the sticks, Muzarabani nudges it down to mid-on for a single as the ball angled in
44.3
Taijul Islam to Muzarabani, no run, tossed up delivery, outside off, left alone to the keeper