NEW DELHI: On the third day of the second Test at Rawalpindi on Sunday, Bangladesh’s Litton Das scored a resolute 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz 78, helping the team recover from a dire position to a total of 262 all out. Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad took six wickets as the hosts aimed to level the series.
Bangladesh, in response to Pakistan’s first innings score of 274, struggled early on.Reduced to 26-6 due to fierce fast bowling, Das and Miraz formed a critical 165-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Their efforts stabilized the innings significantly.
Das struck 13 fours and four sixes in his 228-ball innings, while Miraz demonstrated his batting prowess with 12 fours and a six.
At the end of the day’s play, Pakistan stood at 9-2 in their second innings, holding a slight lead of 21 runs as they sought to level the two-match series. Hasan Mahmud dismissed Abdullah Shafique and bowled night-watchman Shahzad on the final ball of the day.
Bangladesh had resumed at 10 without loss after keeping Pakistan contained on Saturday following a washed-out opening day.
However, they faced intense pressure immediately on Sunday morning. Shahzad, generating significant pace and swing, removed Zakir Hasan, and followed up by bowling Shadman Islam and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Mir Hamza added to Bangladesh’s woes with two quick wickets.
Shahzad also trapped the veteran Shakib Al Hasan lbw, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position, still needing 98 runs to avoid the follow-on. The situation seemed dire for the visitors.
However, Das and Miraz began a commendable fightback, leading Bangladesh to 75-6 at lunch. They effectively utilized the Pakistan bowlers, progressing to their respective half-centuries.
Shortly after hitting Shahzad for a massive six, creating a partnership of over 150 runs, Miraz fell by offering an easy catch to the bowler. Nevertheless, Das continued and reached his fourth Test century, causing further frustration for Pakistan.
Das and Miraz’s partnership was a turning point in the match, providing much-needed stability for Bangladesh at a critical juncture.
Their combined efforts ensured that Bangladesh posted a competitive total, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the match.
Bangladesh, in response to Pakistan’s first innings score of 274, struggled early on.Reduced to 26-6 due to fierce fast bowling, Das and Miraz formed a critical 165-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Their efforts stabilized the innings significantly.
Das struck 13 fours and four sixes in his 228-ball innings, while Miraz demonstrated his batting prowess with 12 fours and a six.
At the end of the day’s play, Pakistan stood at 9-2 in their second innings, holding a slight lead of 21 runs as they sought to level the two-match series. Hasan Mahmud dismissed Abdullah Shafique and bowled night-watchman Shahzad on the final ball of the day.
Bangladesh had resumed at 10 without loss after keeping Pakistan contained on Saturday following a washed-out opening day.
However, they faced intense pressure immediately on Sunday morning. Shahzad, generating significant pace and swing, removed Zakir Hasan, and followed up by bowling Shadman Islam and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Mir Hamza added to Bangladesh’s woes with two quick wickets.
Shahzad also trapped the veteran Shakib Al Hasan lbw, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position, still needing 98 runs to avoid the follow-on. The situation seemed dire for the visitors.
However, Das and Miraz began a commendable fightback, leading Bangladesh to 75-6 at lunch. They effectively utilized the Pakistan bowlers, progressing to their respective half-centuries.
Shortly after hitting Shahzad for a massive six, creating a partnership of over 150 runs, Miraz fell by offering an easy catch to the bowler. Nevertheless, Das continued and reached his fourth Test century, causing further frustration for Pakistan.
Das and Miraz’s partnership was a turning point in the match, providing much-needed stability for Bangladesh at a critical juncture.
Their combined efforts ensured that Bangladesh posted a competitive total, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the match.
