In a stunning display of resilience, Bangladesh avenged their first Test defeat to Zimbabwe with a commanding innings-and-106-run victory in the second Test in Chattogram.

The win, sealed in just three days at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, leveled the two-match series at 1-1 and snapped Bangladesh’s six-match home Test losing streak.

A tale of redemption

After a hard-fought three-wicket loss in Sylhet, the Tigers faced heavy criticism. Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s squad responded emphatically, dominating Zimbabwe from start to finish in Chattogram. The victory marked Bangladesh’s first Test win against Zimbabwe in over six years, showcasing their batting depth and bowling prowess.

Bangladesh’s batting masterclass

Zimbabwe posted 227 in their first innings, but Bangladesh replied with a formidable 444 in 129.2 overs, driven by centuries from Sadman Islam (120) and Mehedi Hasan Miraz (104). The pair’s efforts, coupled with a gritty 41 from Tanjim Hasan Shakib, secured a 217-run lead.

The third day began with Bangladesh at 291/7, but rain briefly interrupted play after 2.4 overs. Once resumed, Miraz and Taijul Islam (20) forged a 63-run eighth-wicket stand. A 96-run ninth-wicket partnership between Miraz and Shakib pushed Bangladesh past 400. Miraz’s century, his second in Tests and both scored in Chattogram, was a highlight. He fell stumped for 104, while Zimbabwe’s debutant spinner Vincent Masekesa claimed 5/115.