Panyangara five-for Restict Bangladesh Lead

Dhaka: Tinashe Panyangara delivered his career best 5 for 59 to help Zimbabwe keep the match evenly poised against Bangladesh at stumps on the second day of the first Test on Sunday.

Panyangara's maiden five-for helped dismiss Bangladesh for 254 after which Zimbabwe made 5 for 0, and trailing by 9 runs.

Vusi Sibanda was batting on 5 with Regis Chakabva on 0 before the bails were drawn.

Bangladesh took a 14-run lead in the first innings.

Captain Mushfiqur Rahim was the topscorer for the home side with 64 while Mahmudullah made 63. Mominul Haque with 53 was the other notable contributor.

Brief scores
Zimbabwe - 240 (Raza 51, Shakib 6-59) and 5/0
Bangladesh - 254 (Mushfiqur 64, Mahmudullah 63, Mominul 53, Panyangara 5-59)
Status - Zimbabwe trail by 9 runs

Scores	Upcoming	Results
South Africa vs Pakistan - 3rd ODI 4th Test - Australia v India - December 26-30, 23:30 GMT 1st Test - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - December 26-30, 07:30 GMT 3rd ODI - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan at Harare Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 139 balls remaining) 3rd T20I - West Indies v Bangladesh at St Vincent Bangladesh won by 80 runs

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