A stirring century from Tamim Iqbal on day four at Lord’s was the highlight as Bangladesh batted brilliantly to give themselves a chance of avoiding defeat following six losses in six Tests against England.
Tamim hit an eye-catching 103 from 100 ballst, but Imrul Kayes (75) and Junaid Sidique (66 not out) were no bit-part players.
Bangladesh, invited to follow on 223 runs behind when their first innings ended on 282 within the first hour, ended the day 105 ahead on 328-5.
The absence of a fifth bowler in easy batting conditions was, not for the first time, sorely felt by England’s attack.
