Day 1 of the Sylhet test saw Zimbabwe take control after a dominant bowling display and a solid opening stand against Bangladesh. Eligant to beat, the Bangladesh was taken for a meager 191, the Zimbabwe then reaching 67 without loss by stumps, dragging from 124 races but holding a dominant position.
Zimbabwe quieurs take control on the day of opening the 1st test against Zimbabwe
The Bangladesh sleeves started with caution after winning the draw, choosing to beat on a field initially promoting the pace. The Openers Joy and Islam took 31 years before the two fell at a lower cost in Nyauchi, which led the disciplined bowling attack from Zimbabwe. The first breakthroughs of Nyauchi set the tone.
Resilient 56 of MoMinul Haque, with ten limits, provided the main resistance to Bangladesh in the middle of the constant pressure of zimbabwe quisters. The Shanto skipper added a precious 40 before falling to Muzarabani, who was the outside competition outside the Zimbabwe with 3 for 50. The spin of the left arm of Masakadza was just as effective, taking 3 for 21, while Madhevere and Nyauchi hindered the remaining counters, highlighting an effort as a coherent bowling of visitors.
After a promising departure at 98 for 2, the Bangladesh underwent a dramatic collapse, losing its last eight counters for only 93 points. Zimbabwe quieurs have exploited the conditions, with disciplined lengths and variations forcing errors. Bangladesh was finally dismissed in 61 letters, not having capitalized on their departures despite the fact that the land is released later.
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Zimbabwe openers stand day 1
In their response, the openers of Zimbabwe Bennett (unbeaten 40 off 37, with six limits) and Curran (invainu 17) have been confident. They effectively sailed in the new ball, marking with 4.73 healthy points at the end of the day. Their uninterrupted partnership has put Zimbabwe in a strong position, considerably reducing the deficit without losing a counter. Bangladesh quarrers fought for the breakthroughs while the land offered little help.
In the sense of the future 2, with a sunny sky which should promote the striker, Zimbabwe will aim to build a substantial advance of the first time. Bangladesh will need early counters and a solid performance of striker to retaliate.
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