Fans in numbers waited outside the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) just to catch a glimpse of their heroes when they boarded the team bus after a reasonable first day performance. One of the most sought after faces was that of captain Habibul Bashar, who did not attend the end of day briefings but spoke to reporters on way out of the BNS and expressed his satisfaction at the way things have gone for them.

"We would have been happier had we taken another wicket. But I think at the end of the day we are not in a bad position. We have to wrap up their innings quickly tomorrow morning to take the control of the match," said Bashar.

Bashar said he was not unduly worried about losing the toss which many feel could have a bearing on this match.

"Losing the toss is very much a part of the game and I don't think there is any reason get scared of the pitch. It is a very good batting track and looked much better as the match progressed," said Bashar.

The Bangladesh captain had only one regret on the day Zimbabwean opener Stuart Matsikenyeri's dropped catch by third slip Mohammed Ashraful off Mashrafee Bin Mortuza when the batsman was on five. Matsikenyeri went on to score 51.

"It was a crucial wicket. I believe their innings wouldn't have progressed much if he (Matsikenyeri) had been dismissed. But these things happen in cricket."

Vice-captain Khaled Mashud echoed his captain's sentiments during the official briefing and also took the opportunity to shower lavish praise on the performance of the two left-arm spinners Enamul Haque and Mohammad Rafique.

"The pitch is very nice for batting and you have to work hard to get a wicket from this kind of a surface. I must say Enamul bowled brilliantly and he had more confidence than he had in the first Test," said the 28-year old stumper.

"Rafique bowled in the right channel on a good line which troubled their batsmen and we through his effort at one end helped young Enamul to pick wickets with fine turn and variation," said Mashud about the veteran whose 32 overs went for just 48 runs.

Mashud didn't agree that batting would be difficult as the match went on.

"There might not be enough bounce on the pitch but I believe there is hardly any chance for cracks to develop on this track. But first we must get them out before lunch."

Zimbabwe were disappointed with the run-rate they achieved on the first day but still targetted 350.

"It was a little disappointing not to achieve at least over three runs per over but the total was not at all frustrating. Tatenda (Taibu) and (Tinashe) Panyanara are at the crease and we are hopeful that they will carry on tomorrow and cross the 350 mark," said vice-captain Dion Ebrahim.

Ebrahim, who returned to the squad after missing the first Test due to a one-match suspension, also praised the two left-arm spinners.

"I think the wicket was not bad for batting and we made a good start after winning the toss. But the two spinners especially Enamul bowled brilliantly."