Bangladesh gathered 207 runs on the board losing three top order batsman in 58 overs at tea break during day one of their second and final test match against Zimbabwe at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday (Nov 11).
Mominul Haque was unbeaten on 115 while Mushfiqur Rahim was not out on 71.
Earlier, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah won the toss and decided to bat first.
Mohammad Mithun and Khaled Ahmed are debuting in the match with Mustafizur Rahman brought back into the squad to reinforce the bowling attack. Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Nazmul Islam and Abu Jayed have been dropped from the playing eleven to make way for the trio.
Score in brief:
Bangladesh 207/3 in 58 overs (Liton 9, Imrul 0, Mithun 0, Mominul 115*, Mushfiq 71*)
Bangladesh Squad
Liton Das, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Ariful Haque, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Mustafizur Rahman and Khaled Ahmed
Zimbabwe Squad
Hamilton Masakadza (c), Brian Chari, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Peter Moor, Regis Chakabva (wk), Brandon Mavuta, Donald Tiripano, Kyle Jarvis and Tendai Chatara