Dhaka, April 22 -- Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has pushed the Bangladesh second-innings lead past 100 runs with a fine half-century on a rain-reduced third day of the opening Test against Zimbabwe.

The Tigers were 194 for 4, leading by 112 runs, with Shanto (60) and Jaker Ali (21) leading the charge before bad light ended play early at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Despite taking only three wickets in the day, Zimbabwe bowlers caused a lot of discomfort for the Bangladeshi batsmen through the first two sessions, frequently beating them and often inducing edges.

But Shanto looked to be in good touch, lacing his 103-ball knock with 7 fine boundaries, and looking set in another stabilising stand, contri...