Harare Test: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan shine as Bangladesh take 237-lead after Day 3 vs Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, Only Test: Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan picked up 9 wickets between them as Zimbabwe suffered a dramatic collapse in their first innings. Bangladesh went to Stumps on Day 3 with a 237-run lead which could prove decisive.

Bangladesh took control of the only Test against Zimbabwe in Harare as their spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan spun a web around the opposition batsmen on Day 3. The two spinners shared 9 wickets between them as Zimbabwe lost their last 8 wickets for just 51 runs. Bangladesh headed to Stumps on Day 3 at the Harare Sports Club at 45 for 0 with their openers Shadman Islam (22*) and Saif Hassan (20*) remaining unbeaten. The visitors sealed a lead of 237 runs and have the opportunity to stretch it into a decisive one on Saturday.