Summary Pakistan resumed their first innings at 21 without loss. Taskin Ahmed made early inroads in Pakistan innings when he dismissed both openers in quick succession leaving the visitors 23-2
SYLHET (Dunya News) – Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan in their first innings for 232 taking a vital 46-run lead on the second day of the second Test here on Sunday.
Lower order batsman Sajid Khan resisted Bangladesh bowling attack and scored 38 runs – second highest behind Babar Azam who contributed 68. The veteran batsman hit 10 fours in his 84-ball knock.
Skipper Shan Masood and Salman Ali Agha scored 21 runs each.
Taijul Islam grabbed three wickets 67 runs and Nahid Rana three for 60.
Earlier, Pakistan resumed their first innings at 21 without loss. Taskin Ahmed made early inroads in Pakistan innings when he dismissed both openers in quick succession leaving the visitors 23-2.
Abdullah Fazal was the first to depart after scoring 9 runs, followed by century maker Azan Awais on 13. Skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam steadied the innings but at total 61 the former was caught at covers off Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 21 runs.
Saud Shakeel's wicket was also claimed by Mehidy for eight. At lunch, Babar was batting on 37 and Salman Ali Agha on six.
DAY ONE
Bangladesh were bowled out for 278 runs in their first innings after Pakistan asked the hosts to bat after winning the toss.
The Pakistani bowlers impressed from the outset, with Mohammad Abbas striking in the very first over to give Bangladesh an early setback.
Abbas later claimed his second wicket with the hosts on 44 runs.
Bangladesh lost their third wicket at 63. By the end of the first session, the home side had reached 101 for 3.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure in the second session as well, and by tea, six Bangladeshi batters had returned to the pavilion with the score at 168.
However, in the final session, Litton Das produced a responsible yet aggressive innings and scored a brilliant century.
His outstanding knock of 126 runs played a key role in taking Bangladesh to 278.
Other notable contributors for Bangladesh included Najmul Hossain Shanto with 29, Tanzid Hasan with 26, Mushfiqur Rahim with 23, Mominul Haque with 22, and Taijul Islam with 16 runs.
For Pakistan, Khurram Shahzad claimed four wickets, while Mohammad Abbas took three. Hasan Ali picked up two wickets and Sajid Khan claimed one.
In reply, Pakistan finished the opening day on 21 without loss.
Openers Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal remained unbeaten on 13 and 8 respectively, and will resume batting on the second day.
Bangladesh currently lead the two-match Test series 1-0 after winning the opening Test.
