BAN vs ZIM 2nd Test: Bangladesh Men take the lead!

It was a gripping and an interesting game between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. The second test began on 28 April 2025 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, the first day wrapped up with Zimbabwe on 227/9. With one wicket left in hand the second day kicked off with the fall of that one last wicket of Zimbabwe and Bangladesh with the aim of taking the lead in a higher margin. So, they responded with a narrow lead with the century of Shadman Islam and a solid top order partnership. Though Bangladesh men are left with 3 wickets, their dominance in the second test is expected to continue to help Bangladesh win the final match of the test series.

Unforgettable Highlights

The highest score of Zimbabwe batsman was 67 in the second match scored by Sean Williams
During the 1st innings Taijul Islam became the star of the day with 5 wicket haul and it is his 16th Test five wicket haul
Shadman Islam’s anchoring batting has etched a career-best score of 120 runs in the 1st innings.
And with his unforgettable knock this has become the highest opening partnership of Bangladesh since December 2022.
As of now the game is finely balanced with 3 days in hand.

Scoreboard

1st innings

Zimbabwe – 227/10
Bangladesh – 291/7
Bangladesh Lead by 64 runs.

Bangladesh hold the advantage in Chattogram following Shadman Islam's well-composed century 💪

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