Dhaka, April 22 -- Rain has delayed the start of play on Day 3 of Bangladesh's opening Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet.

The Tigers closed out play on Monday at 57-1, trailing Zimbabwe by 25 runs.

Mominul Haque (15*) and Mahmudul Hasan Joy (28*) will be looking to overcome the deficit and set a defensible target for the visitors.

Despite being behind, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz still believes Bangladesh are in control.

Nazmul Hossain Shanto's side are overcoming an 82-run deficit after a middle order collapse saw the Tigers stumble to 191 in the first innings despite solid knocks from Mominul (56) and the skipper (40).

A five-wicket haul from Miraz kept Zimbabwe from racking up an imposing lead, but Sean Williams (59) and Brian Be...