Match situation:
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Zimbabwe: 227/9 at stumps (Day 1)
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Top scorers:
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Sean Williams: 67 (166 balls, 7 fours, 1 six)
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Nick Welch: 54 (patient innings, later retired hurt with cramps)
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Bangladesh’s hero:
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Taijul Islam: 5/60 (16th Test five-wicket haul)
How the day unfolded:
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Positive start:
Zimbabwe looked solid early on.-
Brian Bennett hit five early boundaries.
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Welch and Ben Curran launched a mini six-hitting spree.
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Bangladesh strikes:
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Tanzim Hasan picked up his first Test wicket (Bennett).
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Taijul Islam dismissed Curran before lunch.
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Consolidation:
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Welch and Williams formed a strong third-wicket stand through the second session.
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Bangladesh missed two run-out chances and a catch.
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Turning point - Evening session:
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Cramping issues hit Welch and Williams.
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After tea, Zimbabwe collapsed:
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Nayeem Hasan removed Ervine.
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Taijul Islam ripped through the middle and lower order.
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Zimbabwe lost their last five wickets for just 27 runs.
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Debut watch:
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Tanzim Hasan picked up a catch and a wicket.
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End of day drama:
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Welch returned after cramping but was soon bowled by Taijul.
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Zimbabwe finished with just one wicket in hand.
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Key Stats
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Taijul Islam: 5 wickets for 60 runs (in 27 overs)
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Zimbabwe’s last 5 wickets: fell for 27 runs
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Welch: scored 54, but hampered by cramps
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Williams: scored 67, most confident Zimbabwe batter
Quick Take
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Bangladesh are now firmly on top after Zimbabwe wasted a good position (200/4 ➔ 227/9).
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Taijul once again proves why he’s Bangladesh’s most consistent home Test match-winner.
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Zimbabwe face an uphill battle unless their bowlers trigger a Bangladesh collapse.
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