Bangladesh edge ahead after Shadman ton: 2nd Test, Day 2 (Chattogram)

Opener Shadman Islam stroked a sublime century giving Bangladesh a lead of 64 runs over Zimbabwe at the end of the second day with three wickets in hand.

Bangladesh were 291-7 at the close, in response to Zimbabwe’s first innings total of 227.

Shadman posted a career-best knock of 120 and partnered with Anamul Haque in a first-wicket stand of 118 runs, only the 10th time that Bangladesh’s openers had passed the 100-run mark in Tests.

Bangladesh 291 for 7 (Shadman 120, Mushfiqur 40, Masekesa 3-44) lead Zimbabwe 227 (Williams 67, Welch 54, Taijul 6-60) by 64 runs.

April 2025.