Wishart leads Zimbabwean revival

DHAKA, NOV. 9. Craig Wishart led Zimbabwe's fightback with a career-best 94 as his team gained a 241-run lead over Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test here today.

Zimbabwe, struggling at 89 for five, reached 348 for seven at stumps in its first innings in reply to Bangladesh's 107 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

Wishart revived his team's fortunes with a 137-run stand for the sixth wicket with Douglas Marillier, who contributed a solid 73.

Former captain Heath Streak then slammed an unbeaten 57 and Travis Friend 38 not out to put their team in a commanding position. They were involved in an unbroken stand of 89 for the eighth wicket.

Wishart, however, was Zimbabwe's star, striking eleven 4s and two 6s off 156 balls. He was unlucky to miss his maiden Test century when he was run out by Khaled Mashud.

Wishart's previous Test best was 93 against the West Indies at Harare earlier this year. He was run out on that occasion also.

Marillier, playing only his second Test, hit ten 4s off 180 balls and was content with playing a supporting role to Wishart. Streak and Friend then consolidated Zimbabwe's position with some responsible batting.

Streak has so far struck six 4s in his unbeaten half- century and Friend five. Despite the fine finish, the Zimbabweans were unimpressive in the morning session as three wickets fell after the visitors had resumed at 20 for two.

Stuart Carlisle (33) and Andy Flower (28) started strongly, but failed to post big scores after the early dismissal of overnight batsman Grant Flower.

Carlisle struck four 4s in his 63-ball knock, while Andy Flower scored a brisk 28 off 37 balls before being bowled by Enamul Hoque.

- AFP

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