Taijul Islam’s Five-for Rattles Zimbabwe After Bright Start
Match situation: Zimbabwe : 227/9 at stumps (Day 1) Top scorers : Sean Williams : 67 (166 balls, 7 fours, 1 six) Nick Welch : 54 (patient innings, later retired hurt with cramps) Bangladesh’s hero : Taijul Islam : 5/60 (16th Test five-wicket haul) How the day unfolded: Positive start : Zimbabwe looked solid early on. Brian Bennett hit five early boundaries. Welch and Ben Curran launched a mini six-hitting spree. Bangladesh strikes : Tanzim Hasan picked up his first Test wicket (Bennett). Taijul Islam dismissed Curran before lunch. Consolidation : Welch and Williams formed a strong third-wicket stand through the second session. Bangladesh missed two run-out chances and a catch. Turning point - Evening session : Cramping issues hit Welch and Williams. After tea, Zimbabwe collapsed: Nayeem Hasan removed Ervine. Taijul Islam ripped through the middle and lower order. Zimbabwe lost their last five wickets f...
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