Resuming on the second day\u2019s close at 291 for 7, Bangladesh added 153 more runs in the morning session before being bowled out for 444. Mehidy turned out to be the hero of the innings with a superb 104, his second Test century. He was well supported by Taijul Islam (20), debutant Tanzim Hasan, who chipped in with 41, and No. 11 Hasan Mahmud, who helped extend the lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The innings proved more than enough to press Zimbabwe out of the contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe had posted a modest 227 in their first innings. Mehidy's innings after Shadman Islam\u2019s (120), after a shaky end to Day Two, was pivotal in Bangladesh gaining a substantial 217-run lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zimbabwe\u2019s second innings unravelled swiftly after tea. Taijul Islam drew first blood, getting Brian Bennett (6) caught at second slip. He followed it up with the wicket of Nick Welch for a duck\u2014trapped leg-before, a decision confirmed on review. Nayeem Hasan then removed Sean Williams, who was caught again at second slip for 7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto dropped a simple chance off Craig Ervine, Mehidy took charge from the other end. He bowled Ervine for 25 as the Zimbabwe captain tried to take him on and misjudged the spin. Mehidy then trapped Wessly Madhevere lbw for a duck and dismissed wicketkeeper Tafadzwa Tsiga in quick succession.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wellington Masakadza\u2019s attempt to counterattack ended with a mistimed shot to mid-off, handing Mehidy his fourth scalp. The only Zimbabwean batter to offer resistance was Sam Curran, who stood tall with a gritty 46 off 103 balls. But even he couldn\u2019t escape Mehidy\u2019s magic, nicking behind to become the fifth victim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Taijul returned to remove Richard Ngarava for five before Mominul Haque\u2019s direct hit ended Vincent Masekesa\u2019s stay, sealing Zimbabwe\u2019s collapse for just 111 in the second innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Masekesa, however, provided a lone bright spark for the visitors, picking up five wickets on debut\u2014a rare achievement for a Zimbabwean bowler in Test cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This dominant performance brought a much-needed boost to Bangladesh, who had lost their previous Test matches against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, and had also suffered defeat in the first Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet. With this victory, they levelled the two-match series 1-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mehidy Hasan Miraz\u2019s all-round show\u2014104 runs and match figures of seven wickets\u2014was undoubtedly the defining performance of the Test and perhaps one of the finest in his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz\u2019s all-round show\u2014104 runs and match figures of seven wickets\u2014was undoubtedly the defining performance of the Test and perhaps one of the finest in his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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