Replying to the Board XI's 316-7 declared on Saturday, Zimbabwe, who began the day 41 without loss, lost only three wickets as centuries by Stuart Matsikenyeri (150) and Vishimuzi Sibanda (122) helped the side to 384.

Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor were batting 26 and 11 respectively at the close of play.

Paceman Tareq Aziz Khan made the initial breakthrough for the hosts when he removed Barney Rogers (44 off 59 balls) after putting on 80 runs with Matsikenyeri.

From then on the Board XI attack went on a leather hunt as the two right-handed centurions Sibanda and Matsikenyeri featured in a massive 241-run partnership for the second wicket.

The mammoth stand finally ended when Matsikenyeri decided to retire having spent 331minutes at the crease. During his 231-ball knock he slammed 17 boundaries and two sixes.

His partner fell 39 runs later to a brilliant catch by Shamsur Rahman off the country's fastest bowler Shahdat Hossain. Sibanda's 122 came from 220 balls that included 16 fours and one over-boundary.

Zimbabwe captain Tatendu Taibu will be hoping that his frontline batsmen use the lone practice match to hit form before the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Aziz Stadium in the port city on Thursday.