Bangladesh openers Mahmudul Hasan and Zakir Hasan scored 19 runs in 10 overs in a tough 40-minute spell before lunch as the hosts took a 12-run lead against New Zealand at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Earlier in the morning, Mominul Haq proved his wicket-taking ability against New Zealand as the occasional bowler took two wickets to end his first innings during the first match of the two-match Test series.