Tigers Dominate Morning Session on Day Two of Sylhet Test

The morning of Day Two in the Sylhet Test belonged entirely to Bangladesh. While Zimbabwe had full control on the opening day, the Tigers turned the tide with a strong start to the new day. Nahid Rana struck early with two quick wickets before Hasan Mahmud dismantled Nick Welch’s off-stump. Nahid Rana dismantled Zimbabwe’s top order with three crucial wickets.

After bowling Bangladesh out for 191, Zimbabwe’s openers Brian Bennett and Ben Curran ended the first day strongly at 67 without loss. Resuming with all 10 wickets in hand, Zimbabwe lost four wickets in the morning session of Day Two.

Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s side took complete control in the morning session, showcasing dominance with the ball. Zimbabwe now trail by 58 runs in the first innings, having lost 4 wickets for just 66 runs in the session.

Zimbabwe’s opening partnership, which stood at 67 at stumps on Day One, was broken early as Ben Curran fell for 18 off 55 balls, misjudging a Nahid Rana bouncer and offering a catch at short leg. Shortly after, Rana struck again, removing the other opener Brian Bennett for 57.

In the very next over, Zimbabwe lost another wicket. Hasan Mahmud sent Nick Welch’s off-stump flying, dismissing him for just 2 runs. As Zimbabwe continued to struggle, captain Craig Ervine fell just before the lunch break. He could only manage 8 runs from 39 deliveries before falling victim to Nahid Rana once again, who broke the partnership between Ervine and Williams, giving Bangladesh another breakthrough.