It'll be very good if we can set a target of 300 - Mominul

The Bangladesh middle order batter Mominul Haque is hoping that his team can increase their lead to close to 300 runs, which he believes would be a good goal. On a rain-hit third day, Bangladesh went into Stumps at 194/4, leading by 112. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a gritty half-century and was batting on 60 while Jaker Ali was not out on 21 when the stumps were drawn early due to bad light. "It would be wonderful if we could set a goal of 300, although 270-280 would also be acceptable. But if the target is around 300, we will be strong," Mominul, who scored 47 runs, told reporters after the third day of play. "We're confident because Shanto and Jaker are still playing and then the tailenders like Taijul, Hasan can also bat," he said, adding that the game is hanging in balance. "Clearly, the game is still in jeopardy." That's why the two batters who are batting and then there is Miraz, everyone will have to bat accordingly. The batting will be difficult at times tomorrow morning. We will need to bat carefully in those crucial moments. We must bat for a long time." Mominul, who was involved in half-century stands with Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shanto, said a big partnership would help Bangladesh in setting Zimbabwe a hefty target. "The partnership between Shanto and I was a little slow. "Our desired target will be possible if there is another fifty-run partnership that can be converted into 150 or more runs," he stated. In the meantime, Blessing Muzarabani, a pacer from Zimbabwe, insisted that they are still very much in the game. "Without a doubt, we are in the game. Test cricket is all about day after day. The game has more time remaining. We are confident that we are ahead. "Ideally, we should aim for less than 200 runs, but we shouldn't worry about the runs. We ought to consider taking wickets. Obtaining those wickets from Bangladesh won't be easy. We must exhibit greater discipline. Shanto is playing really well right now. But these things happen in cricket. We are looking forward to a brand-new day tomorrow," he added. Muzarabani emphasized his focus on consistency and making use of the circumstances when he dispatched veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudul with two skillfully bowled bouncers. "It's my strength to bowl hard, length on the body, and I don't think Bangladesh had any trouble with the short ball. My primary skill is it."