After getting off to a bad start with the bat on Day 1, Bangladesh made a strong comeback on Day 2 of the Sylhet Test against Zimbabwe. This kept the game very close going into Day 3.

After being bowled out for only 191 in their first innings, Bangladesh did a good job with the ball to keep Zimbabwe to 273.  Even though the tourists were ahead by 82 runs in the first innings, the home team finished Day 2 with more confidence. They scored 57 runs in their second innings and were only 25 runs behind the visitors.

Zimbabwe started the morning with 67 runs without losing any, but Bangladesh's bowlers quickly turned around the match.  Fast bowler Nahid Rana and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the charge and took important wickets to keep Zimbabwe from getting a healthy lead easily.

Zimbabwe went from being in a good situation to a moderate score of 273 by the end of the innings. No batter was able to turn a good start into a big innings.  The Tigers' disciplined bowling helped them get back into the game.

As things stand, both teams have reason to be hopeful.  Zimbabwe have a slight lead after getting off to a good start in Bangladesh's second innings, but Bangladesh's strong end to the day, thanks to good batting and smart bowling, means the Test is still very much up for grabs.

Speaking at the end of play, Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett reflected on the day’s action, "I think we're still a little bit ahead, taking that wicked early this evening. Tomorrow is going to be a big day and we're going to come on hard tomorrow morning and then hopefully, yeah, they don't get too big of a lead for us to chase in the fourth innings."

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, however, expressed confidence about the hosts' position, "I still believe the match is under our control. Yes, they got an 82-run lead, but we’re only 25 behind now with nine wickets in hand. If we can post a good total, Day 4 could be really challenging for them on this wicket."