Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Zimbabwe, who came back into the match by showcasing spirit and spunk on Day 2 to bowl out Bangladesh lost the early wicket of Sibanda on Day 3. Sibanda lost his wicket to Taijul Islam.

It meant that the onus was on Masakadza and Chakabava to shore up Zimbabwe's batting line-up and help them to erect a solid platform for the middle-order to come into play. Masakadza then shouldered arms to an incoming delivery and his off-stump was pegged back.

Raza and Chakabava found themselves in trouble against Bangladesh's spinners. The track was offering sharp turn. Raza finally decided to go after the bowling by dancing down the wicket to thump Taijul, the slow left-arm orthodox, for two sixes. However, he soon lost the plot, as he looked to repeat the shot and was dismissed by Taijul. Chakabava too followed him back to the pavilion.

Taijul Islam continued to wreak havoc by dismissing Chigumbura. The track is offering sharp turn and Zimbabwe's batsmen are pushing forward too early leading to hard hands and as a result losing their wickets. They were 94/7 at Lunch.

Zimbabwe continued to flounder against Taijul Islam, the slow left-arm orthodox, and were bowled out for just 114. Only Taylor picked it from the hand and used the crease to essay a fine knock of 45. Taijul Islam, on the other hand, went onto pick eight wickets. He kept it simple by bowling with good control and allowing the track to do the rest. Bangladesh need 101 runs to win.

Zimbabwe's seamers bowled with a big heart and fire to take three early wickets. Both Panyangara and Chigumbura bowled short of a length, hit the deck and found variable bounce from the track. Bangladesh's batsmen didn't help their cause by playing poor shots. Bangladesh then ended the 2nd session at 62/4. They need 39 more runs to win the game.

The deadly combination of Chigumbura and Panyangara took three wickets between them in the third session to give genuine hope for Zimbabwe to win the game. For Bangladesh, it is up to Rahim to play with a calm head on his shoulders to help his team win in what has turned into a game full of fluctuating fortunes.

It was Rahim, who emerged as the man of the moment for Bangladesh by playing with amazing tranquil and calmness to help them script a superb win by three wickets.

In a cliffhanger of a contest with everyone chomping their fingernails, Rahim held his nerve. Well done to Zimbabwe as well for making a match out of it! Taijul, for his wonderful efforts with the ball was declared as the Man of the Match.