Bangladesh got the first hope in the first Test against Zimbabwe through the outstanding bowling show by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Five vital wickets claimed by the off-spinner destroyed the batting order of Zimbabwe and brought down the lead to only 82 runs. His timely contribution has provided Bangladesh with a fighting opportunity in a game that seemed to go out of their hands.
Zimbabwe began their innings with purpose but were soon undone by Miraz’s clever variations and relentless accuracy. His spell not only ruptured partnerships but also put pressure that the Zimbabwean batsmen couldn’t cope with. It was another landmark achievement for the spinner, who keeps excelling in the longer version.
With the momentum now reversing in favor of the visitors, Bangladesh will look to capitalize on Miraz’s heroics with the bat. Their top-order will have to come up with a robust reply to turn around the deficit and leave Zimbabwe with a difficult target to chase in the last innings.
As the Test heads into a crucial phase, all eyes are on Bangladesh’s resilience and Zimbabwe’s ability to counter a reinvigorated opponent. Mehidy Hasan’s efforts have ensured that the match remains tightly poised and full of intrigue.
