Bangladesh have a slight edge after three days in the ongoing Sylhet Test, but Zimbabwe aren't going to give up.  Both teams still have a lot to play for with two days to go. One great session could change the outcome of the game.

At the end of day 3, Bangladesh had scored 194 runs, giving them a 112-run lead in their second innings.  At one end, Najmul Hossain Shanto led the way with 60 not out off 103 balls, and at the other end, Jaker Ali Anik held strong with 21 off 60 balls.

After stumps, Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani addressed the media, expressing confidence in his team’s chances — provided the target stays manageable. “Ideally, probably under 200 if you give me a choice. But I also feel we shouldn't think about the runs and everything. We just have to think about wickets after wickets because it's not going to be easy getting those wickets, but we have to do those in a disciplined way,” he said.

He admitted it wasn’t an easy day in the field, but felt his side was very much still in the contest. “I think today was a tough day for us, but also we will take it because I felt like Bangladesh really fought hard,” he added. “We're definitely in the game. Test cricket is always about day after day, so we still have more time in the game. Tomorrow, it's another day, and then there's another day. So there's still a lot of belief with everyone. So it's still balanced, I think. But I still think we are ahead a little bit.”