STUART BROAD believes the thrilling finale that awaits England and Bangladesh on the final morning of the first Test in Chittagong will be one of the most nerve-wracking finishes of his career.

But he claimed the tourists were happy to walk off the field at the end of an engrossing fourth day’s play which saw Bangladesh close on 253 for eight in pursuit of 286 for a momentous victory.

The Tigers have shaken off the rust and the form book to play their part in a low-scoring Test where the momentum has swung back and forth — and with Bangladesh needing 33 runs and England requiring two wickets, the opener is still on a knife-edge.

Broad said: “I’m glad the Test has been this exciting. I don’t think anyone likes 600 v 600. Everyone is drawn to Test cricket when it is tight and exciting.

“I’ve been fortunate to play 99 Tests matches and this would certainly be in my top five of nerve-wracking finishes.”

Broad bowled a superb spell towards the end, taking two wickets after Gareth Batty dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim for 39 to end an 87-run stand between the Bangladesh captain and Sabbir Rahman, who is unbeaten on 59 not out on his Test debut.

Broad is hoping England can utilise any potential reverse swing in the morning in an effort to claim the final two wickets.