Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh on the mat, but not out of gas

At the end of the second day of the first Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe, well and truly, had the upper hand. However, Bangladesh made a strong comeback and now require 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Most importantly, from the home team’s perspective, the Tigers have as many as a couple of days to knock of those runs.

Taijul shines with the leather

With a massive first-innings lead, Hamilton Masakadza and Brain Chari commenced proceedings. But Mehidy Hasan Miraz gave the hosts their first wicket with the wicket of Chari. Brendan Taylor looked good after scoring 24 at almost a run-a-ball. Unfortunately, he was nipped out by Taijul Islam. Masakadza and Sean Williams out their heads down thereafter.

The duo put on 54 runs for the fourth wicket and was separated by Mehidy as he got rid of Masakadza for 48 runs. Sikandar Raza played a breezy knock of 25 before being castled by Taijul. In the very next delivery, Peter Moor fell prey to the left-armer Taijul. A couple of overs later, the tweaker picked up his fourth wicket by cleaning by the right-handed Raza with a peach.

Liton and Kayes see Bangladesh through

Regis Chakabva and Wellington Masakadza added 35 more runs and in their stand, they didn’t play many extravagant strokes. Mehidy pinned Masakadza in front to break a stand, which frustrated the Tigers for almost 20 overs. Chakabza was the next match to be dismissed and he became Nazmul Islam Apu’s first wicket after which the spinner got rid of Mavuta.

Tendai Chatara was the last wicket to fall and Taijul finished with a six-wicket haul after his six-fer in the first innings. With a massive target of 321 ahead of the hosts, Liton Das and Imrul Kayes opened the batting. In the dying stages of the day, there was a huge appeal against Liton, but he survived. Eventually, Bangladesh ended the day with 26 on the board.

Here is how Twitter reacted

Looks like that’s probably stumps here on day 3 game very much in the balance @ZimCricketv #BANvZIM

— Zim Undercover Agent (@undercoverzimbo) November 5, 2018

What a chance for Bangladesh to show what their TEST batting is made of.. They're good in ODIs.. But this is a real chance to chase this 321 down and make a statement.. (even if it's against Zimbabwe only, it would still be an achievement after being allout for 143) #BANvZIM

— pranav (@P9Pranav) November 5, 2018

Come one @ZimCricketv. Don't let them escape #BANvZIM pic.twitter.com/62y5s2ty0b

— VINCENT KAHIYA (@VTKAHIYA) November 5, 2018

Looks like we could be in for a thriller in Sylhet. A Thrillet. #BANvZIM

— Andy Lowe 🌱 (@AndrewLowe8) November 5, 2018

11 fer. Taijul Islam take a bow! #BANvZIM

— CricketGarage (@CricketGarage) November 5, 2018

Zimbabwe's innings came to a disappointing finish, but we have runs in the board and a can defend 320. #BanvZim

— Alternative Movement (@Dobie_M) November 5, 2018

#BANvZIM So, Bangladesh need 321 and Zimbabwe – 10 wickets

Can Zimbabwe record their 1st Test win in 5 years? What do you think?

— mahalakshmi Indian (@mahalakshmi3117) November 5, 2018

Jarvis & Chatara getting good shape just need to get it in the right areas @ZimCricketv #BANvZIM

— Zim Undercover Agent (@undercoverzimbo) November 5, 2018

For some reasons I feel like Zimbabwe have given away a chance to finally win a Test match. It's a good score but knowing my Chevrons, I don't know man #BANvZIM

— Kuzco Barbosa (@KuzivaChikwani) November 5, 2018

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