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BCB-GP National Cricket Academy were on backfoot when they were shot out for 59 off 23.4 overs in the first innings in reply to Zimbabwe's first innings total of 89 off 21.3 overs on the first day of the three-dayer at the Bogra Shaheed Chandu Stadium on Tuesday.

Later, Zimbabwe were at the stumps on 133 for the loss of two wickets.

Hamilton Masakadza, Tatenda Taibu and Stuart Matsikenyeri were the three batsmen of Zimbabwe who could reach double-digit figures in their first innings.

Sajidul Islam played the key role in demolishing Zimbabwe innings capturing five wickets giving away 14 runs with a good support of medium pacer Nazmul Hossain, who claimed four wickets in the space of 28 runs.

Marshal Ayub and Kamrul Islam were the two batsmen of the hosts who were able to cross ten runs. Marshal Ayub made 18 while Kamrul Islam scored 12 runs.

Elton Chigumbura and Edward Rainsford grabbed three wickets each giving away seven and 27 runs respectively while Tawanda Mupariwa took two wickets instead of 18 runs.

After ending of Bangladesh innings, Zimbabwe improved their position as opener Hamilton Masakadza remained undefeated with 55 off 101 balls. He cracked eight fours in his unfinished 145-minute innings.

Stuart Matsikenyeri hit 42 playing 66 deliveries. He sent the ball seven times through the fence.

Tatenda Taibu was on 19 before the bails were drawn for the first day.

Nazmul Hossain and Saqlain Sajib plucked one wicket each for 18 and 35 runs respectively.