Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh have lost the wickets of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Jaker Ali in quick succession as Zimbabwe dented the hosts' hopes for an imposing total after Shadman Islam's 120 propelled the hosts to the lead on the second day of the series-deciding Chattogram Test.

The hosts reached 268 for 5, leading by 42 runs, with Mushfiqur Rahim (40) trying to rebuild with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe's debutant leg-break Vincent Masekesa (2-31) struck twice to bring Zimbabwe strongly back into the game.

He snared Shanto with a beautifully flighted delivery that the batsman popped straight to midwicket for 23, ending a 65-run fourth-wicket stand with Mushfiqur. Jaker al...