Bangladesh follows on despite Bashar's century

CHIATTAGONG, NOV. 17. Habibul Bashar's maiden century went in vain as Bangladesh was forced to follow-on in the second cricket Test against Zimbabwe here on Saturday.

A dismal batting effort from the hosts on the third day saw them bundled out for 251 in reply to Zimbabwe's 542 for seven declared. Bangladesh was 15-0 in the second innings, still needing 276 runs to make Zimbabwe bat again. Bashar waged a lone battle with a defiant 108, but found no support at the other end as the last five wickets tumbled for 34 runs.

Zimbabwe's unlikely hero was Grant flower, who grabbed four wickets with his part-time left-arm spin. Heath Streak and Douglas Marillier claimed two wickets apiece.

Bangladesh, starting the day at 57 for one, played well in the first two sessions to reach 211 for five by tea, but undid the good work in the final two hours.

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