Bangladesh 154-5 against England 599-6
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad shared five wickets as England built on a commanding batting display by reducing Bangladesh to 154 for 5 at Chittagong, but Tamim Iqbal at least provided some resistance with a combative, unbeaten 81, according to website cricinfo.
Paul Collingwood's 10th Test hundred, and a stand of 184 in 35 overs with Ian Bell, propelled the visitors' total to 599 for 6 and despite a counterattack by Tamim and Mahmudullah Bangladesh have a huge task to even take the game five days.
The match was crying out for an element of competitiveness from Bangladesh after an insipid performance in the field and Tamim's performance at least ensured the England attack weren't given as easy a ride as the batsmen. However, Swann's removal of Mahmudallah and Shakib Al Hasan before the close were huge blows for the home side who still need 246 to save the follow on.
Tamim's 125 in the one-day series displayed the talent he holds, but if Bangladesh are to develop as a Test nation those innings have to be played over the longer format and Tamim's contest with the England attack became the most compelling part of the match. He impressively restrained his attacking instincts as the close approached and also had the technique to withstand the quicks.
Tamim became the quickest Bangladesh player to pass 1000 Test runs - in 29 innings - as he reached a half century from 53 balls. The knock included a hooked six off Broad and he latched onto Steven Finn's first spell in Tests as a three-over burst cost 25.
Mahmudullah offered stylish support and justified his elevation up the order following the hasty reshuffle of the line-up after Raqibul Hasan's 'retirement'. He drove confidently through the off side, but the pick of his shots was a six straight against Swann. However, shortly after reaching fifty Swann had revenge when Mahmudullah gloved a sweep and a skilled set-up by the bowler did for Shakib who tried to drive inside-out.
England paced their innings perfectly with Collingwood and Bell stepping on the gas to plunder the bowling in the afternoon.
Bangladesh 154 for 5 (Tamim 81*, Shahadat 0*, Swann 3-40) trail England 599 for 6 (Cook 173, Collingwood 145, Pietersen 99, Bell 84) by 445 runs.
Paul Collingwood's 10th Test hundred, and a stand of 184 in 35 overs with Ian Bell, propelled the visitors' total to 599 for 6 and despite a counterattack by Tamim and Mahmudullah Bangladesh have a huge task to even take the game five days.
The match was crying out for an element of competitiveness from Bangladesh after an insipid performance in the field and Tamim's performance at least ensured the England attack weren't given as easy a ride as the batsmen. However, Swann's removal of Mahmudallah and Shakib Al Hasan before the close were huge blows for the home side who still need 246 to save the follow on.
Tamim's 125 in the one-day series displayed the talent he holds, but if Bangladesh are to develop as a Test nation those innings have to be played over the longer format and Tamim's contest with the England attack became the most compelling part of the match. He impressively restrained his attacking instincts as the close approached and also had the technique to withstand the quicks.
Tamim became the quickest Bangladesh player to pass 1000 Test runs - in 29 innings - as he reached a half century from 53 balls. The knock included a hooked six off Broad and he latched onto Steven Finn's first spell in Tests as a three-over burst cost 25.
Mahmudullah offered stylish support and justified his elevation up the order following the hasty reshuffle of the line-up after Raqibul Hasan's 'retirement'. He drove confidently through the off side, but the pick of his shots was a six straight against Swann. However, shortly after reaching fifty Swann had revenge when Mahmudullah gloved a sweep and a skilled set-up by the bowler did for Shakib who tried to drive inside-out.
England paced their innings perfectly with Collingwood and Bell stepping on the gas to plunder the bowling in the afternoon.
Bangladesh 154 for 5 (Tamim 81*, Shahadat 0*, Swann 3-40) trail England 599 for 6 (Cook 173, Collingwood 145, Pietersen 99, Bell 84) by 445 runs.