Match Analysis

Khurram Manzoor looked tentative on his Pakistan comeback but, two Tests later, made a century against the No. 1 Test attack alongside a debutant opening partner

Hashim Amla began his innings like he has often done this year - inside the first ten overs - and batted with simplicity and consideration to bring up his 20th Test century

Mohammad Irfan's temporary exit from the field illuminated the issue of not having a third seaming option, with captain Misbah-ul-Haq having Saeed Ajmal operate at one end in order to rotate his depleted attack

Bangladesh are more cohesive than they were two years ago, and that's because of Mushfiqur Rahim's leadership and the rise in status of players like Sohag Gazi

Bangladesh have often used a specialist batsman at No 8, but Gazi's growth as an assured strokemaker could help them save a key position in the future

Hailing from Bangladesh' premier sports school, the BKSP, Mominul's maiden century proves why he was earmarked for the future

Yuvraj's second comeback since cancer was characterised by his signature pick-up flicks and lofted drives. He bossed the narrative of the match. It was Yuvraj of the old

The numbers of BJ Watling and Mominul Haque's innings offer an insight into the mindset as both batsmen reacted quite differently when faced with a similar kind of pressure

Playing five bowlers paid off for Bangladesh late on the first day in Chittagong, and it's a combination is likely to work better for them in Test cricket

The hosts' two batting stars tried to force the issue too early against spin and perished as they looked to make an impression on the selectors

Those looking for a quick verdict on Zaheer Khan's comeback will have to wait

A leaner Virender Sehwag came in at No. 4 for Delhi in their Challenger Trophy match against India Blue and produced a typically belligerent innings

After financial trouble and player walkouts, Zimbabwe enjoyed a day filled with nothing but joy as they bested a top Test team for the first time since 2001

Zimbabwe have pushed Pakistan far beyond anyone thought they could, to the point where a season-defining victory is within sight; should they fall short, the positives should not be forgotten

It was Brian Vitori's first Test in 19 months, and his selection had caused a few raised eyebrows, but a five-for underlined his value

Pakistan have a problem at the top of their order. Their experienced opener is struggling, and they are still having try-outs for the other spot

Zimbabwe showed good application in the first two sessions and with more Test experience they could avoid being suckered into traps set by the Pakistan bowlers after tea

Australia's new legspinner found favourable conditions to make his first ODI appearance against a major nation and he produced an encouraging display

The final day was written off as nothing more than an exercise in time keeping and it became evident the clock had been speeded up as early as the eighth ball of the morning

For 11 and half sessions before that interval, Zimbabwe had done most things right, but they let the game slip away in 8.3 overs on day 4