Chittagong — Bangladesh battled to 253/8 at stumps on the fourth day of a thrilling Test in Chittagong on Sunday, needing 33 for their first win against England. Hopes of an historic Test victory rested with debutant Sabbir Rahman who was unbeaten on 59, after England set the hosts a target of 286 on a crumbling wicket. Sabbir shared an 87-run stand with skipper Mushfiqur Rahim before England regained the initiative with three quick wickets in the final session. Off-spinner Gareth Batty broke the late resistance with an awkwardly bouncing delivery that prompted skipper Mushfiqur (39) to give a catch to Gary Ballance at short leg. Pace bowler Stuart Broad then found some reverse swing to remove Mehedi Hasan and Kamrul Islam, putting England back in charge. Batty finished the day with 3/65 and Broad claimed 2-26, but Sabbir kept Bangladesh in contention with a gritty innings. Stumps were drawn early due to bad light after England were told they could only use their spinners and not th...
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