Taibu leads from the front

Captain Tatenda Taibu struck an unbeaten 81 to put Zimbabwe in a strong position against Bangladesh on the third day of the second and final Test on Sunday. Zimbabwe, 0-1 down in the series, recovered from a faltering start to reach 203 for six in their second innings by the close, a lead of 290 runs.

Taibu, who was left stranded on 85 not out in the first innings, shared in a fifth-wicket stand of 150 with Brendan Taylor (78) as the visitors wrested back the advantage gained by Bangladesh early in the afternoon session.

Brief Scores

Zimbabwe: 298 and 203-6 (Brendan Taylor 78, Tatenda Taibu batting 81) vs Bangladesh: 211.