HIGHLIGHTS Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Pakistan in Bangladesh 2 Test Series 2026, 1st Test- Result, Scorecard

Welcome back for Pakistan's reply. The umpires are out in the middle. Bangladesh players are seen in a huddle near the ropes before taking their respective field positions. Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq are the two openers for Pakistan. Taskin Ahmed will start with the new ball. Let's go...

... SECOND INNINGS ...

The tail folded quickly as well - The second session barely got going before the curtains fell on the Bangladeshi innings. Right after the Lunch break, the set Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed in the very first over for a gritty 71. Taskin Ahmed added valuable runs towards the end, and Bangladesh were eventually bundled out for a massive 413 runs. It was a fantastic first-innings batting effort from the hosts, setting up daunting scoreboard pressure for the visitors. Mohammad Abbas was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with a five-wicket haul, while Shaheen Afridi chipped in with three wickets. Now, the pressure is entirely on the Pakistan batters to respond.

Abbas with the fightback for Pakistan - Pakistan finally found some life on the morning of Day 2. Coming out with clear intent, the pacers hit the right lengths and tested the Bangladeshi batters. The veteran Mushfiqur Rahim remained rock solid, calmly bringing up his fifty, but his partners couldn't stick around. Mohammad Abbas was the absolute star of the morning session, bagging three crucial wickets to keep the scoring in check. By Lunch, Bangladesh were 380/7, with Pakistan finally clawing their way back into the contest.

The Tigers dominated Day 1 - It was a proper old-school Test match on Day 1 in Mirpur! Pakistan struck early with the new ball, leaving Bangladesh looking very shaky at 31/2. But then, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque completely flipped the script. They stitched together a monstrous 170-run partnership that frustrated the Pakistani bowlers all day long. Shanto hammered a brilliant 101, while Mominul fell heartbreakingly short of his century on 91. Bangladesh finished the opening day in total control at 301/4.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, OUT! TAKEN! That is an outstanding catch by Saud Shakeel to finish things off. Much fuller, outside off, shaping away a shade. Taskin Ahmed bends low and looks to drive it, but gets a thick outside edge. Saud Shakeel, at second slips, flies to his right and takes a magnificent catch. Bangladesh end their innings at a mammoth 413 runs.

Hasan Ali to Nahid Rana, Nicely played by Nahid Rana! Much fuller, targeting the stumps, Nahid Rana covers his line and makes a solid block.

Hasan Ali to Nahid Rana, Past the edge! Slower one, just outside off, Nahid Rana throws a kitchen sink at it but gets beaten again.

Hasan Ali to Nahid Rana, Beaten! Hasan Ali bangs it short, on middle and leg, Nahid Rana looks to pull it but misses it completely.

Hasan Ali to Taskin Ahmed, Keeps it full again, outside off, Taskin Ahmed drives it through cover for another run.

Hasan Ali to Nahid Rana, In the air... safe! Hasan Ali goes full, outside off, Nahid Rana swings hard but gets a thick outside edge. The ball lobs in the air and lands safely at backward point. They cross.

Hasan Ali to Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Ali comes into the attack now. He bowls it on a length, on middle and leg, Taskin Ahmed helps it through backward square leg for a run.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Much fuller, just behind the yorker length, Nahid Rana jams it to cover. 7 runs from the over!

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, The batters are looking a bit more settled than the last few overs. Back of a length, outside off, Taskin Ahmed dabs it to the vacant cover region for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Pitches it up, on off, Nahid Rana punches it to long on for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, Full, on the stumps, Taskin Ahmed punches from the backfoot, down the ground for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, FOUR! More runs for Bangladesh! Overpitched, outside off, not much movement on this delivery. Taskin Ahmed just opens the face of the bat, crouching a bit low and guides it to deep cover-point for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, On a good length, on the fifth stump, sways it away. Taskin Ahmed looks to push it through cover, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Nahid Rana, Pitches it up, down the leg side. Nahid Rana, with no footwork, looks to defend, but misses and gets thumped on his pad.

Mohammad Abbas to Nahid Rana, Short, on middle, Nahid Rana misses his pull.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, Hard length, on off, Taskin Ahmed swings hard again but gets a thick edge. The ball carries towards slip as they scamper across for a single. The fielder makes a direct hit at the batter's end. The umpire checks and comfirms that Nahid Rana was well in.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, Play and a miss! Short and wide, Taskin Ahmed swings hard but misses.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, SIX! High and handsome! 400 up for Bangladesh. Slower one from Mohammad Abbas, on off, Taskin Ahmed winds up and launches it magnificently over long on for a biggie.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, Slower one, on off, Taskin Ahmed throws a kitchen sink at it. Doesn't connect well, and the ball carries towards long on. The batters collect two runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, NO BALL! Also, a missed run-out chance. Full-length delivery, just outside off, Taskin Ahmed pushes it to cover and calls for two. When Taskin Ahmed returns at the striker's end, he is far away from the crease, as Imam-ul-Haq runs from the deep and gathers the ball well. But the throw is not a good one, as it files over the keeper and Taskin reaches his destination.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Shortish, angling away from the right-hander. Nahid Rana tries to poke at it but gets beaten.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Afridi pitches it up, just outside off, Nahid Rana punches it but straight to the cover fielder.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Bumper, on off and middle. Nahid Rana goes for the pull shot but doesn't quite get the connection.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Much fuller, down the leg side again. Nahid Rana tries to jam it down, but gets pinged on his pad.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Back of a length, angling in. Nahid Rana makes room and looks to defend but fails to make the connection.

Slight halt! The ball pins Nahid Rana right on his helmet, and the physio is out in the middle for the mandatory concussion test. He looks fine now and we are good to continue...

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Ouch! Nahid Rana takes a blow to his helmet. A quick bouncer, on off. Nahid Rana removes his eyes off the ball and ducks to leave it. The ball hits the left side of the helmet and a mandatory concussion test will be done.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Abbas sees the batter making room, so he bowls a slower delivery, just outside off. Taskin Ahmed tries to hit it away, but gets beaten with a large gap.

Mohammad Abbas to Nahid Rana, Another good-length delivery, just outside the off stump. Nahid Rana looks to swat it away, but gets a thick outside edge. The ball loops toward deep third and the batter gets a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Nahid Rana, Hard-length delivery, on off and middle. Nahid Rana dabs it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, A tad fuller, on off. Taskin Ahmed goes for a wild swing yet again and hits the top edge. Luckily, the ball loops and drops safely in the deep point region. Single taken.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, Slower than the previous delivery and angling down the leg side. Taskin Ahmed looks to heave it across, but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Taskin Ahmed, FOUR! What a shot that is from Taskin Ahmed! Mohammad Abbas scoots from around the wicket and delivers on a good length, outside off. Taskin Ahmed swings his bat and lashes it over the cover region for four runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Sways it down the leg side, Nahid Rana shuffles across and looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Play and a miss! Good length, just outside off, Nahid Rana hops a bit and looks to block it but misses.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Hard length, on top of off, Nahid Rana stays back and blocks it to the off side.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, A yorker, right into the blockhole. Nahid Rana digs it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Full, on middle, Nahid Rana defends.

Shaheen Afridi to Nahid Rana, Good-length delivery, outside off, Nahid Rana swings his bat but misses the connection.

Mohammad Abbas to Nahid Rana, On a length, outside off, Nahid Rana pushes it to cover-fielder.

Nahid Rana walks up as the last man.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammad Abbas gets his sixth five-wicket haul and it's yet another outstanding spell from the 36-year-old. This is a bouncer on middle. Ebadot Hossain is not ready for the delivery as he lifts his willow up to protect himself. The ball hits the sticker part of the bat, thumps on his gloves to lobs toward the left of the keeper, where Mohammad Rizwan does the rest.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, Good length, outside off, Ebadot Hossain looks to poke at it but gets beaten.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, On a length, on stumps, Ebadot Hossain hangs back and fends it to mid on.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, On a length, outside off, Ebadot Hossain hangs back and pushes it to cover-point.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, O a length, outside off, Ebadot Hossain leaves it alone.

Who will bowl from the other end? Mohammad Abbas it is.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, On a length, outside off, Taskin Ahmed pokes at it but gets beaten.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, Full, on stumps, Taskin Ahmed defends it well.

Shaheen Afridi to Taskin Ahmed, FOUR! Streaky way to start the inning! Full-length delivery, outside off. Taskin Ahmed looks to push it away but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball zips into the gap between slip cordor and the gully fielder for four runs.

The next batter to come out is Taskin Ahmed.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! That is a sensational piece of bowling from Afridi. He delivers a touch fuller, pitching it just outside off. In the previous two deliveries, the ball didn't make any movement, therefore Rahim expected the same scenario in this delivery as well, but failed to understand the assignment. This time, the delivery swings in, attacking the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim lunges halfway to push it through cover, but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball rattles the off stump and sends Rahim back to his hut.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a good length once again, into the corridor of uncertainty. Rahim dabs it to the same cover region.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good-length delivery, just outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim prods halfway and pushes it to cover.

Welcome back for the action after the Lunch break! The umpires are marching toward the pitch, followed by the two batters of Bangladesh, Ebadot Hossain and Mushfiqur Rahim. Hossain is yet to open his account, but Rahim has been in tremendous form. Both the batters will look forward continuing their partnership till the end of the Tea break. Shaheen Afridi will bowl the first over after the break. Let's go...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Bangladesh 380/7 - At the Lunch break, Bangladesh are 380 for 7, with Rahim holding the key to how much further the hosts can push their first-innings total in the afternoon session. We will be back with the post-Lunch session at 6.40 am GMT. Stay tuned...

Mushfiqur stands tall - Despite the flurry of wickets at the other end, Mushfiqur Rahim remains the anchor for Bangladesh. He looks well-set on 71, eyeing a significant three-figure mark as he nears a century. However, his progress depends heavily on finding a reliable partner, as the tumbling wickets have left the tail exposed.

Lower-order struggle - The Bangladeshi lower order has struggled to weather the storm as Abbas continues to strike. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam manage to add a few useful runs to the total, yet neither could survive the disciplined wrath of Abbas. By the end of the session, Abbas has claimed all three wickets to fall, adding to his solo wicket on Day 1, standing alone as the only bowler with the necessary bite to trouble the opposition. The rest of the Pakistan bowling unit struggles to find their rhythm, leaving the heavy lifting entirely to their premier seamer.

Abbas dominates the morning session - Resuming at an overnight score of 301 for 4, Bangladesh starts the day with intent, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a healthy rate. However, the momentum shifted as Mohammad Abbas asserted his dominance, proving to be the standout performer in the Pakistani bowling attack. Litton Das looked fluid and composed during his stay at the crease, but he eventually fell victim to Abbas’s relentless accuracy. Abbas continued his clinical display throughout the morning, consistently outclassing his fellow bowlers who appear to be operating several levels below his standard.

LUNCH ON DAY 2 - A total of 24 overs were bowled with Bangladesh scoring 79 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in this session.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Abbas goes full, targeting the stumps, Ebadot Hossain stays in his crease and blocks it back to the bowler. That will be Lunch Break on Day 2!

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangs it short, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Too full, on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Angling in, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim nudges it to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Abbas goes full, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim steers it through point. He denies for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Nice and full from Mohammad Abbas, on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it back to the bowler.

Hasan Ali to Ebadot Hossain, A slower bouncer, outside off, Ebadot Hossain ducks under it.

Hasan Ali to Ebadot Hossain, A tad fuller, on off, Ebadot Hossain stays back and looks to block it but edges it to the point fielder.

Hasan Ali to Ebadot Hossain, Short and wide, Ebadot Hossain leaves it alone.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much fuller, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives it to cover for a single.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangs it short, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to pull it but misses.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Ebadot Hossain, Play and a miss! Hard length, just outside off, shaping away. Ebadot Hossain looks to play at it but gets beaten.

Taijul Islam bites the dust. Ebadot Hossain is the next batter.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, OUT! TAKEN! Taijul Islam departs. Short ball does the trick. Mohammad Abbas bangs a bouncer, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam tries to pull it but misses it completely. Gets a faint edge as the ball carries behind towards Mohammad Rizwan, who leaps and takes a good catch. A much-needed wicket for Pakistan.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Much fuller, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam flicks it to the fielder at short fine leg.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Past the edge! Slower one, outside off, Taijul Islam tries to drive it but misses.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Good length, on off, Taijul Islam pushes it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Nice and full, on off, Taijul Islam blocks it to the fielder at short cover.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, A touch fuller, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it back to the bowler.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much fuller, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it to the cover fielder.

Hasan Ali to Taijul Islam, Taijul Islam is on the charge! Length, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam pulls it over mid-wicket. The fielder has a long chase to do as the batters collect three runs. Excellent running between the wickets.

Hasan Ali to Taijul Islam, FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Taijul Islam! Hard length, outside off, Taijul Islam picks it well and plays it late through short third for a boundary.

Hasan Ali to Taijul Islam, FOUR! Taijul Islam welcomes Hasan Ali with a boundary! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam swivels and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, A touch wide, on a good length, Taijul Islam gets low and drives it through cover-point for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Good length, on off, Taijul Islam blocks it to mid on.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Drags his length back again, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim steers it through backward point for a comfortable single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Abbas goes fuller, just outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim covers his line and blocks it to mid off.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam tugs it to backward square leg for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, On a length, targeting the stumps. Taijul Islam looks to block it but edges it to the left of the keeper. A stifled appeal for lbw, but there was a clear edge.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, Slightly shorter, on middle, Taijul Islam stays in his crease and pushes it to cover for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, Shaheen Afridi nails a wide yorker this time, Taijul Islam digs it back towards the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, A tad fuller this time, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Taijul Islam hops a bit and blocks it to trhe left of the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, Hard length, outside off, Taijul Islam throws his bat at it but fails to connect it. Dot.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, Short and on off, Taijul Islam ducks under it.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim guides this to second slip for no un.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Right in the channel, around off, Rahim blocks this off his front foot.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim punches this well but straight to point.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, On a length, around off, Taijul Islam pushes this int he gap towards the cover region and takes a run.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, angling back into the batter, Rahim gets tucks this off the inside of his bat towards fine leg for a strike rotation.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim decides not to poke at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, Good length, around off, Taijul Islam pushes this to covers.

Shaheen Afridi to Taijul Islam, On a length, wide of off, Taijul Islam opens his bat face and slices this through gully for a couple.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim pumps this back to the bowler. Shaheen gets his right leg in the way and the ball deflects off Shaheen's leg towards mid on for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Glorious from Rahim. Pitched up, wide outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides close to the pitch of the ball, gets right on top of the bounce and drives this through the covers region for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and wide outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it all alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shaheen continues to bowl around the stumps, bowls it on a good length, around off. Mushfiqur Rahim rocks back and keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, On a length, around middle and off, Taijul Islam blocks this off his front foot.

Mohammad Abbas to Taijul Islam, Good length, wide of off, Taijul Islam leaves it.

Taijul Islam walks out next in the middle.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, OUT! CAUGHT! Abbas has the final laugh here as he removes Miraz from the middle. Short and wide of off, was there to cut away in the gap for runs. Miraz cuts this well but hits this straight to Imam-ul-Haq at backward point position. Imam arches back and takes it reverse cup around his chest. This could be an opening for Pakistan as they have got two in a relatively quick time period.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, SIX! Miraz takes on the short stuff from Abbas and deposits this into the stands. Short-pitched, around middle and off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz swivels and pulls this out of the park towards the right of the fielder at deep square leg for a biggie. 350 comes up for Bangladesh.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, On a length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz cuts this towards backward point for a dot.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, On a length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz drives this well but straight to extra cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes this towards the left of mid off for another dot. Maiden for Shaheen. His 6th of the innings.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim thumps this towards covers for no run.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitched up, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives this towards mid off for a dot.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shaheen comes over the wicket now, bowls it full and on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes this back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, wide of off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it all alone. This around the wicket ploy doesn't seem to be working for Shaheen Afridi.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim defends this one.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Full and around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz punches this to covers.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Good length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz defends this off his back foot.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Short and wide outside off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz slashes hard at it but gets beaten.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, FOUR! For once, Abbas errs in line and Miraz makes him pay. Full and onto the pads, Miraz gets inside the line and flicks this finely towards the fine leg fence for four runs to open his account.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hard length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz pushes this towards point.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, On a length, around middle and off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz blocks this off his front foot.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim shoulders his arms at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Inswinging fuller one, onto the pads, Mushfiqur Rahim flicks this through square leg and takes a couple. The ball was booted inside the playing area by Noman Ali running to his left from deep square leg.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets close to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR BYES! On a length, drifting down the leg with the arm. Mushfiqur Rahim looks for the flick but misses and the ball beats the diving keeper to his left and races to the fine leg fence for four byes.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short one, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim ducks underneath it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it all alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hard length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz pushes this towards cover-point for a dot.

Mohammad Abbas to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, On a length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz pushes this to point.

DRINKS BREAK! It's a vital breakthrough that breaks a gritty morning resistance. The pair had done brilliantly to steady the ship and avert an early collapse. The scoreboard reads 338 for 5, and Bangladesh will try and put more runs. Pakistan will be desperate for wickets. Mehidy Hasan Miraz walks in to bat now.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, OUT! TAKEN! That's the breakthrough Pakistan were looking for. Back of a length slower ball, outside off, Litton Das gets in two minds. He pulls it in the end, but doesn't quite connect well. The ball carries towards mid on. Amad Butt (sub) runs to his left and takes a fine catch. Bangladesh are 338/5 now.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Mohammad Abbas goes fuller, outside off, Litton Das eases it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim steers it through cover for one more.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Much fuller, outside off, Litton Das pushes it to mid off for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, A stifled appeal, but nothing from the umpire. Shaheen Afridi sways it down leg, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to flick it but misses. Shaheen Afridi appeals as he thinks there was an edge. The umpire is unmoved, though. Pakistan doesn't refer to as they only have one review left.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and wide, Mushfiqur Rahim shoulders arms at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Perfectly timed shot! Shaheen Afridi goes full, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leans on and drills it firmly through mid off for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much fuller, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leans on and drives it through covers for a brace.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Nice and full, on off, Litton Das drives it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Just short! On a length, just outside off, and it shapes away from the batter. Litton Das stays back and throws his hands, but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards second slip. Azan Awais bends low and takes a one-handed catch. The umpire goes upstairs, and replays show that the ball had just bounced before Azan Awais took the catch. Litton Das gets a lifeline.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, just outside off again, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it firmly towards point for a comfortable single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Past the edge! Good length, just outside off, and it keeps a tad low. Mushfiqur Rahim looks to block it but gets beaten on the lack of bounce.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Hard length, outside off, Litton Das stays deep in his crease and slaps it through point for just a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Slower one, outside off, Litton Das lets it go.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it alone.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Absolute beauty! On a length, just outside off, and it shapes away late. Mushfiqur Rahim leaves on and looks to drive it but gets beaten all ends up.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim covers his line and blocks it out watchfully.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Keeps it full, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it to short cover.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and wide, Mushfiqur Rahim shoulders arms at it.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Short and wide this time, Litton Das leaves it alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Nice and full, on off, Litton Das blocks it to the mid off fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much fuller, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim tucks it to the right side of the backward square leg and scampers across to the other end.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it to the mid off fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, This one came back in sharply! Back of a length, on middle and leg, and it comes in. Mushfiqur Rahim looks to block it but misses and wears it on his thighs. Dot.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Mohammad Abbas comes into the attack now. He bowls a fuller one, outside off, Litton Das eases it to the fielder at backward point.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and wide, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it alone. Maiden from Hasan Ali.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Play and a miss! Good length, outside off, with a hint of away movement. Mushfiqur Rahim looks to block it but misses.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Ali goes full, just outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leans on and pushes it to the fielder at extra cover.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and wide, Mushfiqur Rahim comfortably shoulders arms this time.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Oh! Hard length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets in two minds. He tries to shoulder arms but the ball hits the toe end of his bat and rolls towards the gully fielder.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Ali slows it up, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it to short cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, On a length, around off, Litton Das pushes this to covers.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, FOUR! Yet another healthy edge that has raced to the fence. Good length, around off, Litton Das comes onto his front foot and looks to push this towards covers but gets an outside edge that races through the gap towards gully for four runs. Fifty partnership comes up between this duo now.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim guides this through backward point for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Genuinely beaten here is Rahim. On a length, around off, going away from the batter. Mushfiqur Rahim looks to punch this on the up but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim defends this off his front foot.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around off, going harmlessly away from the batter. Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Back of a length, around off, Litton Das gets right behind the line and keeps it out.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Hard length, around off, Litton Das pushes this towards point.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, On a length, around off, Litton Das offers no stroke at this. The ball once again drops in front of the keeper.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, FOUR! It is turning out to be a healthy edge rather than the outside edge for Litton Das. Good length, around off, Litton Das presses onto his front foot and looks to block this towards covers with hard hands. Gets an outside edge that races through the left of the fielder at backward point for four runs.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Good length, around off, Litton Das blocks this off his front foot.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Right in the channel, in the corridor of uncertainty, shaping away from the batter. Das pokes at it but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, On a lenth, around the pads, Litton Das steps inside the line and flicks this through to fine leg for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Around that nagging length, on middle and off, Litton Das prods onto his front foot and keeps it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Good length, wide of off, shaping away from the batter. Litton Das doesn't offer any stroke at this.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, On a length, around off, Das keeps it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, FIFTY FOR RAHIM! 29th half-century in Test on his 39th Birthday. Good length, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim clips this through square leg for a single to bring up his half-century. A good patient knock from the most experienced head in the Bangladesh camp.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, going away with the arm, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it all alone.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Hard length, on off, Litton Das blocks this off his front foot.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Back of a length, around off, Litton Das tentatively pokes at it but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball swings away from the batter.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, On a length, around off, shaping back into the batter. Litton Das stands upright and looks to keep it out but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball deflects off the inside edge and hits Das around the knee on his front foot. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Shan Masood sends this upstairs. UltraEdge clearly shows a spike as the ball is next to the bat. Pakistan lose another review.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Rahim adds to his overnight score as well. On a length, around middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim flicks this through square leg for a single.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets onto his front foot and blocks this out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it all alone.

It was evident yesterday as well that the edges were dropping short of the slip cordon and the keeper but Rizwan has yet not adjusted his positioning behind the stumps.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Good length, around off, angling away from the batter. Litton Das plays with soft hands and the ball catches an outsid edge that drops in front of Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Short and on middle and leg, Litton Das looks for a dab and run but the ball rolls around short leg.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Back of a length, around off, Litton Das defends this off his back foot.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, FOUR! A much better delivery this time by Shaheen but Das finds the perfect edge to race this towards the fence. Hard length, around off, the ball shoots on the batter. Litton Das gets up on his toes and looks to block this one but gets it edged off the outside edge and the ball rolls through bgully for four runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, FOUR! Shaheen Afridi errs in line again and bowls this down the leg, Litton Das yet again steps inside the line and glances this through the backward square leg region for four more runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, FOUR! Just as he started the proceedings on Day 1, Shaheen gifts a hit-me delivery to start his spell on Day 2 as well. Full and down the leg, going further down, Das gets inside the line and flicks this towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Will it be Shaheen Afridi from the other end or Mohammad Abbas? It should be Abbas because of the discipline with which he bowled yesterday. Well it is Shaheen instead.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another one on a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this off his front foot.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets right on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Rahim shoulders his arms at it.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, on top of off, Mushfiqur Rahim plays this late and dabs this towards gully for a dot.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, wide of off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides close to the pitch of the ball and leaves it all alone.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Pitched up, around off, Litton Das strides out in front and drives this to extra cover for a single to get the day going.

We are all set for the play to begin on Day 2. Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das have walked out in the middle to resume their innings for Bangladesh. It will be Hasan Ali to bowl the first over of the day.

PITCH REPORT ON DAY 2 - Athar Ali Khan reports that the pitch remains quite green, though cracks have opened up slightly more since the previous day, potentially targeting the off stump for left-handers and the leg stump for right-handers. Khan notes that the variable bounce that troubled batters on Day 1 will likely persist, accompanied by some lateral movement off the surface. With an average of 265 runs and 12 wickets typically seen on Day 2 at this venue, Athar reckons all bowlers, whether seamers or spinners, should maintain a disciplined attack on the stumps.

Bangladesh batter, Mominul Haque is up for a chat - Mominul Haque says that while the opening session was challenging on Day 1, the surface eventually became excellent for batting as the ball began coming onto the bat nicely. Mominul Haque acknowledges that Test pitches often change drastically based on evolving weather and environmental conditions. Despite falling short of a century, Mominul feels good about his contribution, stating he feels no guilt or disappointment because he is thankful for every run scored. Looking at the bigger picture, Mominul Haque highlights the squad's steady improvement over the last few years, attributing their success to a strong team bond and a clear understanding of individual roles within the side.

The crucial first hour - Grab your coffee, because the first hour of play will dictate the entire rhythm of the day and this match, to some extent. Will the second new ball finally dance for Pakistan's frustrated pacers, or will Mushfiqur's calm, old-school Test match temperament continue to build an insurmountable wall? It's the ultimate morning battle of early movement versus quiet confidence, and you won't want to miss a single delivery.

Pakistan’s desperate hunt - For the visitors, the morning is all about early breakthroughs with the relatively new ball. Pakistan's pace attack didn't bowl terribly yesterday, but a glaring lack of discipline, highlighted by 32 agonizing extras and a parade of no-balls, let the momentum slip away. Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Abbas need to strike immediately and plug the leaks before the hosts completely break their spirits.

The host's eye a monster total - Bangladesh enters the morning session with a clear, ruthless objective, to bat Pakistan completely out of the game. With the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim steadily marching toward a half-century and the ever-capable Litton Das anchoring the other end, expect the Tigers to confidently target 400. The longer they occupy the crease, the heavier the scoreboard pressure will become on a pitch that is already slowing down.

Welcome to Day 2 in Mirpur! Welcome back to what promises to be a thrilling Day 2 of this classic test match. After an opening day defined by Bangladeshi grit and a frustrating mountain of Pakistani extras, the hosts are firmly in the driver's seat at 301/4. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s dazzling 101 and Mominul Haque’s heartbreakingly brilliant 91 have perfectly set the stage, turning early morning jitters into absolute dominance.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

That's a wrap from Day 1 - Right then, that is it from the opening day of this Test, where Bangladesh firmly seized control of the contest, while Pakistan will be desperate for early breakthroughs on Day 2. Action resumes on Saturday, 9th May at 4 am GMT, and you can join us a little earlier for all the build-up. Until then, cheers!

Pakistan run out of answers - The final session followed a similar pattern, with Bangladesh tightening their grip on the game through another dominant batting effort. Mominul Haque remained solid and added a fluent 75-run stand with Mushfiqur Rahim before falling for 91, just short of a deserved ton. Pakistan's bowlers rarely troubled the batters, with Noman Ali leaking runs despite picking up a wicket and also struggling with his run-up, bowling multiple No-Balls. Even the second new ball brought little success as Mushfiqur and Litton Das safely saw out the session, with Rahim staying unbeaten on 48.

Shanto century caps dominant session - The second session belonged entirely to Bangladesh as Shanto and Mominul stitched together a superb 170-run partnership that completely shifted the momentum of the game. The duo frustrated Pakistan's bowlers on a flattening surface, rotating strike consistently while punishing anything loose. Shanto eventually brought up a brilliant century before Mohammad Abbas finally broke the stand right before Tea, but Bangladesh still headed into the break firmly in control.

Bangladesh rebuild after early collapse - Pakistan made the perfect start after opting to bowl first in Mirpur, reducing Bangladesh to 31/2 inside the opening hour with Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali striking early. However, once the new-ball threat faded, Bangladesh slowly settled in. Najmul Hossain Shanto absorbed the pressure beautifully and began counterattacking, while Mominul Haque played the anchor's role in a crucial rebuilding phase.

SESSION SUMMARY - 100 runs, 1 wicket in 32 overs! A day that belonged completely to Bangladesh after being asked to bat first in Mirpur, scoring 100 runs or more in each session to take complete control of the contest. Despite the early blows, they showed immense composure to recover strongly and move into a commanding position. It was a tough day out for Pakistan, and while the decision to field first may already be proving costly, they will still hope for quick wickets on Day 2 to pull things back.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much fuller and wide outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim isn't bothered to offer any shot at it. That will be STUMPS ON DAY 1!

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full-length delivery, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it the right of the covers.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, A bit slower than the previous delivery. Afridi asking Rahim to take a hit on it, delivering on a length, angling away. Rahim covers the stumps and lets it through.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another good leave from Rahim! Afridi drags his length back, shaping it just outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim lets it travel to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Angling away, from the off stump, on a good length, Mushfiqur Rahim lifts his bat and makes a leave at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Afridi fires a good-length delivery, around off. Mushfiqur Rahim drives it to the cover region.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Fullish, outside off, Litton Das pushes it to the point fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Full, on off, Litton Das eases it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim misses his flick as the ball wears on his pad and rolls to fine leg for a leg bye.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Edged and away. A smile on the face of Rahim as he knows he gets lucky here. On a good length this time from Abbas, shaping it away from the right-hander. Mushfiqur Rahim lunges to defend it to cover, but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball rolls through the gap, between the gully and the second slip fielder for four runs. 300 up for Bangladesh!

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim eases it to cover fielder.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, On a length, outside off, Litton Das punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, In the air... but drops much short of the fielder! Full-length delivery from Mohammad Abbas, on middle and leg. Litton Das mistimes his flick and ends up lobbing it to the short mid-wicket region, where the ball drops much short of the fielder. Oh uh, the siren goes off yet again, as Abbas overstepped.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Fuller and around off, Litton Das opens the face of the bat and steers it through point for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Goes back to the fuller length, on off, Litton Das knocks it down the pitch.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Back of a length and outside off, angles further away, Litton Das takes a step across but offers no shot at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Good length, on middle, attacking the stumps, Litton Das blocks it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Fuller one and on middle, Litton Das clips it to square leg.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, On a length and on off, keeps low, Litton Das adjusts well and keeps it out.

Slight halt! The physio of Pakistan is having a check on Shaheen Afridi. He is not feeling comfortable around his left shoulder. The physio helped him with some stretches, and he is all good to go.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Overpitched and on middle, angles in again, Mushfiqur Rahim negotiates it well.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full again and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and pushes it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and on middle, angling in, Mushfiqur Rahim fends it down the pitch.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Errs in line and serves this full but down the leg side, Mushfiqur Rahim fails to glance it away.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Back of a length and around off, Litton Das guides it through point for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Good length and on off, nips back in, Litton Das covers the line and blocks it out.

Mohammad Abbas will bowl from the other end with the second new ball.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitched up and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and drills it to short cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much fuller and on off, shapes in, Mushfiqur Rahim drives it to mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length and outside off, angles away, Mushfiqur Rahim makes an easy leave.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Fuller in length and around off, shapes away, Litton Das looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge through the vacant point region for a single.

New ball taken by Pakistan now.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Jaffa! Shaheen Afridi lands this back of a length and just around off, gets it to angle away with extra bounce. Litton Das tries to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Shaheen Afridi to Litton Das, Fuller and around leg, Litton Das clips it away to square leg.

Second New Ball is available now. Will Pakistan take it right away? Nope, not yet. Here is Shaheen Afridi to bowl.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Quicker one, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this off his back foot.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushed through on off, Mushfiqur Rahim rocks back and dabs this to point.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim rolls this back to the bowler.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Fuller on middle and off, Litton Das flicks this past short leg to his left for one.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Flighted around off, Litton Das gets on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Floated on off, Litton Das blocks this off his front foot.

Slight halt! Shan Masood is having a chat with the umpire, while Mushfiqur Rahim is getting some stretches done with the help of the physio. All good to go again.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, down the leg, Mushfiqur Rahim goes for a flick but misses and gets hit on his front pad.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, OUCH! This must have hurt Mushfiqur Rahim. Around that nagging length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to block this in front of his body but the ball bounces a shade more and beats the batter. The ball goes on and hits Rahim around the unprotected area on his right thigh.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pokes at it but gets beaten.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Deliberate or not, Rahim and Bangladesh will take this. Back of a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets up on his toes and guides this through the gully region for a boundary. The replay shows that it was an intentional attempt by Rahim to play this in the gap by opening his bat face.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pumps this towards mid off for no run.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller around off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes this towards covers for one.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushed through on the pads, Rahim blocks this to the left of short leg.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Much slower, flighted again, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim almost plays the stroke early but does well to adjust and keep it out.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Flighted around off, Litton Das pushes this through point for one run.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim sweeps this to deep backward square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller onto the pads, Mushfiqur Rahim flicks this to mid on.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Back of a length, around off, Litton Das defends this towards covers.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Good length, on the pads, Litton Das flicks this straight to mid-wicket again.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Full and on middle and leg, Litton Das tucks this to mid-wicket for another dot.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, On a length, around off, Litton Das punches this to point.

Hasan Ali to Litton Das, Good length around off, shaping back into the batter. Litton Das goes for the drive and gets it edged off the inside edge to square leg for no run.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes this to extra cover for a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up, on the pads, Mushfiqur Rahim clips this towards fine leg for a run to close the over.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Fired onto the pads, Litton Das milks this through backward square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Fuller around off, Litton Das tucks this towards short leg.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Quicker one, around off, Litton Das pushes this to point.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller down the leg, Mushfiqur Rahim paddles this to the right of Mohammad Abbas at fine leg and takes three here. The ball was racing to the fence but a timely dive to his right from Abbas saves a run for his side.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushed through on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim rocks back and blocks this out.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, On a length, around the pads, Litton Das tucks this to mid-wicket for no run. Another maiden by Abbas. His 7th of the game.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Good length, on off, Litton Das prods in front and blocks this to extra cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Right in the channel, around off, Das blocks it off his front foot.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, On a length, around middle and leg, Litton Das tucks this to mid on for no run.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Back of a length, around middle and leg, Litton Das blocks this towards short leg.

Mohammad Abbas to Litton Das, Good length, around off, Litton Das keeps it out off his front foot.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flighted, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim dead bats it.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Tossed up, on the pads, Litton Das tucks this through square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Litton Das, Fuller around off, Litton Das blocks this off his front foot.

Finally, something to cheer about for Pakistan. Litton Das is the next man in.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, OUT! LBW! Success for Noman as he gets rid of Mominul Haque, just 9 short of his century. Fuller, around leg, keeps a tad low, Mominul Haque rocks deep inside the crease and goes for a flick but misses out. The ball sneaks past the bat of Mominul and thuds into his front pad. A loud appeal for LBW and the umpire raises his finger. Mominul, in more hope than expectation, sends this upstairs. Three reds on the Ball Tracker with the ball thumping into middle and leg, sends Mominul back on 91.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Fired on off, Mominul Haque jumps down the track and pushes this to covers for no run.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fired onto the pads, Mushfiqur Rahim tucks this through backward square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, NO BALL! Tossed up, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim goes for a sweep but misses out. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Just when Shan was about to ask for a DRS, the buzzer goes around signalling that the bowler has overstepped.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to play the square cut but gets it edged off the inside edge past the leg pole for a single towards fine leg.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, A tad fuller, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this back to the bowler.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes this towards mid off for another dot.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim guides this to gully for a dot.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this underneath his eyeline.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Back of a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets up on his toes, gets on top of the bounce as well and cuts this in the gap between gully and backward point for four runs.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flighted around off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives this to sweeper cover for a run.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Quicker one, on middle and off, Mominul Haque tucks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, around the pads, Mominul Haque sweeps this wide to the left of Imam-ul-Haq at fine leg for a couple. Mominul Haque moves into the 90s.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Floated across the batter, Mominul Haque arches back and looks for a square cut but misses out.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Fired onto the pads, Mominul Haque jumps down the track and looks to block. Mominul misses out on any sort of connection with the bat and gets hit on the front pad. Ball pitching outside the leg saves the day for MH.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, onto the pads, Mominul Haque rocks back inside the crease and works this to the left of short leg.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this to point for a dot.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hard length, on top of off, Mushfiqur Rahim prods onto his front foot and keeps it out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives this to mid off for no run.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Bumper, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim sits underneath it.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim rocks onto his back foot and blocks this out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Pitched up, around middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets right on top of the bounce and presents a straight bat to punch this down the ground for a boundary in front of the sight screen.

DRINKS! It has been another session dominated by the home side. Rahim and Mominul Haque have walked out in this final session of the day and have owned it with the bat. The duo has scored at a good clip and continues to play the risk-free brand of cricket that is helping them score more and frustrate the Pakistani bowlers.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Swing and a miss! Tossed up, much fuller, just outside off. Mominul Haque covers the stumps and looks to sweep it, but misses the connection. The ball just misses the leg stump by a few inches.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Slower through the air, on middle. Mushfiqur Rahim clips it to square leg and gets across for a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitches it up, just outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim lunges and defends it right under his eyesight.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flighted, fullish, on middle, Mominul Haque clips it to wide of short mid-wicket for a single.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, much fuller, just outside the leg side. Mominul Haque charges down the track to flick it, but misses and wears on his pad. Appeal goes round, but the umpire remains unmoved.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, A touch fuller, on off. Mominul Haque blocks it from his back foot.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Ali goes full and on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim tucks this off the inside of his bat towards mid-wicket.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length, around middle and off, Rahim get right behind the line of it and keeps it out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim presses onto the front foot and blocks this out.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitches it up, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it to cover.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Appeal for LBW, but the umpire says nothing! Good-length delivery, pitching it on the sixth stump and angling in, around the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim lunges to block it but misses the proper connection. The reply shows that it hits the inner part of the bat and thumps on his pad.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a length, just outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim rides the bounce and punches it to cover point for a brace.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Pitches it up, around the pads of the batter. Mominul Haque clips it to short leg. After finishing his last ball, Ali just stands in a puzzled way, thinking what more he can do to break the partnership.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flighted, on middle, Mominul Haque comes down the track and eases it back to the bowler.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Noman Ali drags his length back, on off and turns it in. Mominul Haque goes deep into the crease and defends it down the track.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Floated, fuller, around off, Mominul Haque pushes it with soft hands to cover.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flat and fuller, on middle, Mominul Haque skips down the track and flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, On a length, around middle and leg, Mominul Haque flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a brace.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitches it up, on the stumps, Mushfiqur Rahim works it to mid-wicket. Maiden over!

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller around off, Mushfiqur Rahim eases it to cover.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a hard length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim knocks it to the right of the point fielder.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good-length delivery, on the stumps, Mushfiqur Rahim nudges it to mid-wicket.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Top-notch fielding from Shan Masood! Typical skipper stuff. Ali hits the deck hard, on the back of a good length, just outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim opens the face of the bat toward the left of gully, but Massod does well to make a diving stop, denying any runs.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full-length delivery, just outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim strides out and drives it to the cover fielder.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Slower through the air, outside off, fuller. Mominul Haque pushes it from the outer half of his bat to cover-point.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flighted, fuller, around middle and off. Mominul Haque sweeps it hard, but the short leg fielder does exceptionally well to make the stop.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Just outside off, pitched-up delivery. Mominul Haque blocks it away, to the cover region.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Short, on the stumps. Mominul Haque fends it to short leg.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Excellent usage of the feet! Tossed up, fuller, on middle. Mominul Haque charges down the track and punches it through mid off for four runs.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim leans forward and drives it to long off for a single. Rahim brings up the 50-run stand between him and Mominul with this single.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, On a length, on off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Oh... that's much better from Hasan Ali! He pitches this one outside off and angles it in around off, on the back of a good length. Mominul Haque rocks back and looks to dab it to the off side, but it sneaks past the outside edge.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Pitches it up, on the stumps, Mominul Haque works it to mid-wicket.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fires fuller again, around the pads. Mushfiqur Rahim clips it to deep square leg for a single. 250 comes up for Bangladesh.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, That one stays low! Back of a good length, on off. Mushfiqur Rahim gets on his front foot and defends it awkwardly as the ball skids through after pitching on the track.

Hasan Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Ali starts with a yorker, on middle. Mushfiqur Rahim does well to jam it wide of the short mid-wicket fielder and gets a couple of runs.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, A bit more flight to offer, fuller and around off. Mushfiqur Rahim drives it to long off for a single. 3 runs from the over!

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, NO BALL! Pitches it up, fuller, on middle. Mushfiqur Rahim nudges it to short mid-wicket. Noman Ali has to reload this one as he overstepped.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, around the pads. Mominul Haque rolls his wrists and clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Ali drags his length back, once again, on middle and off. Mominul Haque shuffles across the stumps and fends it to the right of the bowler.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Short, on the stumps, Mominul Haque punches it back to the bowler.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Huge cry for LBW, but the umpire shakes his head. This one is floated, fuller, on middle. Mominul Haque gets down on one knee and looks to sweep, but fails to connect. The replay shows that the ball hits the gloves.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, A touch shorter, on middle, Mominul Haque gets on his back foot and defends it down.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length yet again, in the corridor of uncertainty. Mushfiqur Rahim lets it travel as well.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Excellent leave from Mushfiqur Rahim! Hard-length delivery, outside off, shaping it a bit inward. Mushfiqur Rahim lunges forward, but lifts his bat up to offer no shot at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Back of a good length, just outside off. Rahim prods toward the delivery and knocks it to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitches it up, just outside off, Rahim gets on his front foot and pats it to the cover region.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good-length delivery, outside off, trying to find the reverse swing, but no movement. Mushfiqur Rahim lunges and hangs his willow up to let it travel to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shaheen Afridi comes around the wicket this time and bowls fuller, just outside off. Mushfiqur Rahim leans forward and defends it to cover.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pushes it through covers for one.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flighted, full and on leg, Mominul Haque goes down and paddles it towards fine leg for one. He wants the second but is sent back.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Short again and around off, Mominul Haque punches it away through cover-point for a brace.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Goes a bit short and on off, Mominul Haque blocks it on the back foot.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim drives it to long off for a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floated, full and on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim tucks it to short leg.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Easy pickings! Pitched up but on the pads. Mominul Haque just has to get some bat on it and he tickles it away fine wide of the deep fine leg fielder for another boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Back of a length and just outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Put away! Shaheen Afridi in search of a yorker, bowls a low full toss, on middle. Mominul Haque closes the bat face and flicks it away beautifully between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Touch fuller and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim taps it towards short cover and scampers across for a quick single. The fielder is quick to get to the ball and hits the stumps at the batter's end with an underarm throw but the batter is well in.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Good length and around off, angles it away, Mushfiqur Rahim watches it through and leaves it alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short of a length and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim dabs it down in front of point.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Short again and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim keeps it out towards backward point. The fielder is a bit lazy to react and the batters pinch a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushed through quicker, short and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and steers it to point.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Slows it up, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim defends it on the front foot.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Shorter in length, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up, full and on off, angles in, Mushfiqur Rahim gets forward to block but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floated, short and around off, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and cuts it away to point.

Third maiden over from Shaheen Afridi. Noman Ali to continue.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Full again and on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque is solid in his defense again. Another maiden!

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Much fuller and on off, Mominul Haque taps it towards cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Back of a length and around off, Mominul Haque looks to punch it away but gets late and ends up toe-ending it towards cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, On a length and on off, Mominul Haque pushes it away with an angled bat towards short cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Fuller and on middle, Mominul Haque drives it towards mid on.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Good length and on middle and off, Mominul Haque gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

First change after the Tea break, as Shaheen Afridi (13-2-56-1) gets back into the attack.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Dragged back, on middle, Mominul Haque gets a bit hurried onto the pull shot and mistimes it towards deep square leg for a run. 10 runs off the over!

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Slows it up, shortish and around leg, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down and swipes it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Darts this one full and on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim turns it past short leg.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, A bit short and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back and tucks it on the bounce to short leg.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Two in two! Floated, full and on middle this time, Mushfiqur Rahim goes down on one knee. Even through the length is a bit too full, Rahim nails the sweep to the deep square leg fence for another boundary.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Good shot! Nicely tossed up, full and around off, inviting the drive. Mushfiqur Rahim obliges, leans on and creams it through covers as the ball teases the fielder all the way only to win the race to the fence.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Pitched up and on middle and off, Mominul Haque steps across and clips it to mid-wicket. Maiden Over!

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length and around off, Mominul Haque opens the bat face and guides it to backward point.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, A tempter, full and on the sixth stump line, Mominul Haque leans forward only to leave it alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque blocks it down the pitch.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Beaten! Mohammad Abbas lands this on a good length in the channel outside off, gets it to hold its line. Mominul Haque has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Fuller in length and on off, Mominul Haque looks to drive it but miscues it off the bottom edge towards mid off.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Floated, full and on middle, Mominul Haque eases it to long on on for a run.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Fires this one full and on middle, Mominul Haque tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Floated, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim drills it towards mid on for a quick single.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR BYES! Pakistan have now given away four byes in all three overs after Tea. Noman Ali bowls this quicker and shorter, but way down the leg side. Mushfiqur Rahim lets it go and the keeper has no chance of stopping it from going to the fine leg fence.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Goes a bit short and around leg, Mushfiqur Rahim moves back to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball drops in front of short leg.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up, full and on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim prods forward and turns it to the leg side.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Full again and just outside off, angling in, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Much fuller and around off, Mominul Haque takes a good stride out and drives it firmly through covers for a couple of runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Shout for LBW, but nothing doing! Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, angling in, Mominul Haque gets stuck in his crease to flick it away but misses and gets hit high on the back thigh. There is an appeal for LBW, mainly from the keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, but turned down. However, Shan Masood takes a review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows the ball is missing the stumps. Pakistan lose a review.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Pitched up and around middle, Mominul Haque gets forward and knocks it down the pitch.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, FOUR BYES! More free runs for Bangladesh! Mohammad Abbas hits the length hard but angles it down the leg side. Mominul Haque fails to glance it away. Mohammad Rizwan, the keeper is standing upto the stumps, moves to his right but the ball bounces over his gloves and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good-length delivery, on middle and off, angling in, Mominul Haque stays back and blocks it out.

The extras under Noman Ali's column are piling. Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Another short delivery, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim rocks back and pulls it away but fails to beat mid-wicket.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, angling in, Mushfiqur Rahim stays back and keeps it out.

Noman Ali to Mushfiqur Rahim, Goes back to his shorter length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim cuts it to point.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flighted, full and on middle, Mominul Haque goes down on one knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Dragged back, on middle, Mominul Haque pats it to the left of the bowler.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, FOUR BYES! Noman Ali errs in line and bowls this flatter, short and turning down the leg side. Mominul Haque gets low to paddle it away but misses and the keeper also fails to stop it as the ball rolls to the fine leg fence for a boundary. Oh..no! The siren goes off, which means Noman Ali has overstepped. This is his fourth No Ball of the game, even one is a sin for a spinner.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Floated, short and around off, Mominul Haque moves back and steers it towards point.

We are back for the last session of Day 1! The two batters, Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim, are making their way to the crease. Rahim has faced four deliveries and is yet to get his first run. Noman Ali will start the proceedings after the Tea break. All set to go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

A centurion falls - Bangladesh reached 201 for 3 in 53 overs at Tea, with Mominul Haque on 64 and Shanto getting his maiden century against Pakistan and his ninth test hundred. The third-wicket partnership has been the backbone of the day, completely absorbing Pakistan's threat and turning the momentum firmly in Bangladesh's favour. But just after the century of Shanto, Pakistan found a way to break the partnership, and it was through Mohammad Abbas. However, Musfiqur Rahim replaced his skipper and is yet to open his account. It will be interesting to see how the Pakistan bowlers will react in the last session on Day 1, but Bangladesh have a strong grasp after the end of the afternoon session. We will be back with the post-Tea break at 8.40 am GMT​​​​​​.

The partnership that set the game - The partnership continued to flourish as both batters moved into the second half of their respective innings. Haque brought up his fifty in composed fashion. He looked particularly elegant on the back foot as he produced some delightful ramp shots over the slip cordon. Shanto, meanwhile, grew increasingly fluent at the other end, rotating the strikes and punishing anything overpitched or loose short deliveries with authority.

Steady start for the afternoon session - Bangladesh resumed after the Lunch break at 101 for 2 after 26 overs, with Najmul Hossain Shanto unbeaten on 39 and Mominul Haque steady on 31. Pakistan came out with renewed intent in the second session by bowling back-to-back maiden overs, but the batters did well to control their nerves. Shanto set the tone early by punishing the short deliveries from the pacers.

TEA on DAY 1 - 27 overs were bowled in this session, with Bangladesh scoring 100 runs and losing 1 wicket.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Pitched up, around middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim tuck this to mid-wicket for no run.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, A tad fuller, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks this towards gully.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, in the line of the stumps. Mushfiqur Rahim gets right behind the line and blocks this out.

Mohammad Abbas to Mushfiqur Rahim, Right in the channel, wide outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim shoulders his arms at it.

Mushfiqur Rahim walks out next in the middle.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, OUT! LBW! On a length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto strides out in front and looks to block but the ball shapes back in and beats the batter. Shanto gets hit on the front pad. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Shan Masood has sent this upstairs for DRS. Three reds on the Ball Tracker with the ball hitting the top of the middle stump, sends Shanto back. An excellent review by Shan Masood and Pakistan. Najmul Hossain Shanto departs for 101.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! CENTURY FOR THE SKIPPER OF BANGLADESH! On a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets onto his front foot and punches this on the up for a boundary through the covers for a boundary to bring up his century. Shanto's 9th Test ton. This has been an excellent counter-attacking innings by Shanto as when he came in the middle, it was Pakistan who were on top but he has ensured that his side is in pole position at this point.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this through the covers region for a single.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Full and wide outside off, Mominul Haque drives this to deep point for a single.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, wide of off, Mominul Haque rocks back and looks to cut this away but gets beaten as the ball turns away from him.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Flighted, around off, Mominul Haque drives this to the right of Salman here.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Pushed through on middle and off, Mominul Haque blocks this back to the bowler.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Fuller, down the leg, Mominul Haque looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the front pad.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to mid-wicket for yet another dot ball. Another maiden by Abbas.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to square leg for another dot.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods in front and blocks this to mid off.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hard length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses onto the front foot and blocks this out towards mid-wicket.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this off his front foot.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, on middle and off, Mominul Haque drivs this towards mid off for no run.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rolls this down to long off for a single.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, LEG BYE! Quicker one, onto the pads, Mominul Haque gets it clippd off the pads for a leg bye towards fine leg.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Mominul is riding his luck. Fuller around off, Mominul Haque goes for a drive but gets it edged off the inside edge and the ball rolls past the leg pole for a couple towards the fine leg region.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Half-a-chance goes begging. Tossed up, around off, Mominul Haque steps out in front and chips this just past the left of the skipper of Pakistan, Shan Masood, at covers for a couple of runs. Shan did try to pluck it out with an outstretched left hand but could get nowehere near it.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Fuller around off, Mominul Haque blocks this towards silly point.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Now Shanto was in trouble there but playing with soft hands has saved him. Hard length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rises with the bounce and plays with soft hands at it. Shanto was looking to keep it out but the ball kicks off and catches an outside edge that drops in front of short third.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, wide outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to short fine leg for no run.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this off his front foot.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX! Second biggie of the game and Shanto moves into the 90s with this. Pitched up around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays leg side to the pitch of the ball, plants his front foot away from the line of it and lofts this out of the park towards the long on region for a huge six.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hard length, wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs this to backward point.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Fuller on middle and off, Mominul Haque rolls this to Shan Masood at covers.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Flighted, around off, Mominul Haque pushes this to short cover.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Short of a length, around off, Mominul Haque cuts this to backward point.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Floated outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Quicker one, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque tucks this to square leg.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this towards long off ro a single.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, FOUR! That's the class and quality of Mominul Haque. Hasan Ali bends his back again and darts in a short one. This doesn't bounce enough and Mominul Haque collpases his back knee and plays the upper-cut for a boundary over the second slip fielder.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Bouncer, around off, Mominul Haque ducks underneath it.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, On a length, around middle and off, Mominul Haque pushes this to mid off.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, around off, Mominul Haque pushes this to mid off.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, On a length, angling into the batter, Mominul Haque defends this off his front foot towards mid on.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Short and around off, Mominul Haque blocks this.

The pitch is offering something to the spinner as well but Shanto has taken down Noman and has disrupted his line and length.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Quicker one, around off, Mominul Haque rocks back and cuts this through point for one run.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pushed through, onto the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to fine leg for a single.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Shanto has decided not to let Noman settle. Tossed up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto jumps down the track and lofts this over mid off for a boundary. Shanto moves to 87.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quicker one, on the pads, Shanto nudges this to mid-wicket.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to silly mid on.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, around the pads, Mominul Haque clips this towards fine leg for a single.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Full and wide of off, Mominul Haque slices this towards deep third for a single.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Hard length, wide of off, Mominul Haque shoulders his arms at it.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, angling into the batter and drifting down the leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this towards extra cover.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks onto his back foot and blocks this back to the bowler.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hard length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rocks back and keeps it out.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Floated around off, Mominul Haque looks to play the square cut but gets beaten.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Good cricket all around. Mominul shimmies a bit early and Noman Ali fires this into the batter. MH does well to pushes this to the riht of covers for a dot.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Quicker one, on off, Mominul Haque keeps it out.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto paddles this to fine leg for one.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pushed through on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this out.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Shanto puts on the dancing shoes now. Flighted around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto jumps down the track and looks to go big. Gets it away over covers for a boundary.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Full and around off, Mominul Haque defends this off his front foot.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Full and around off, Mominul Haque drives this on the up but doesn't time it well towards covers for no run.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque blocks this to point.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Good length, around off, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line of it and keeps it out.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Hard length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque presses onto his front foot and blocks this out.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Good length, around off, Mominul Haque gives it a good look and leaves it all alone.

Will we see another one by Shaheen Afridi or will Shan Masood bring back Hasan Ali? Shan has brought Hasan Ali (9-1-34-1) back into the action.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs this through short fine leg for a couple runs.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Flighted around off, Mominul Haque gets close to the pitch of the ball and drives this through point for one run.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Pushed through on middle and off, Mominul Haque pushes this towards mid on for no run.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through mid-wicket for one.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Fuller around middle and leg, Mominul Haque drills this down to long on for a single.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, FIFTY FOR MOMINUL! Quicker one, around middle and off, Mominul Haque arches back and cuts this late towards the third man region for a couple to bring up his half-century. Mominul brings all his experince into play and is playing a beauty of an innings.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitches it up, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on the delivery and lets it travel to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fullish, on the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on the delivery and pushes it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Another boundary! Another bouncer, on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto once again rocks back and pulls it much harder than the previous one toward the left of the deep square leg fielder for four runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! A loose bouncer from Afridi! Short of a length, on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto stands tall and pulls it hard toward the left of the deep square leg region for a boundary. The fielder runs across the turf and dives to make the stop but fails to get the better.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, nipping in, just outside off, Mominul Haque stabs it to the gap in covers for a single.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted, fuller, around the pads. Shanto clips it to short leg.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fullish, around off, Shanto pushes it from his front foot to cover.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short, on the stumps, Shanto clips it to mid-wicket.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, NO BALL! Much fuller with some flight, on middle. Mominul Haque sweeps it swiftly to deep fine leg for a single. The buzzers goes off once again, and it's Noman Ali's third No Ball.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Shorter, outside off, turning in. Mominul Haque once again blocks it off his back foot.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, A touch fuller, on off. Mominul Haque goes deep into the crease and dabs it low.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Much fuller, on off, Shanto jams it to mid on and gets across for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! The third wicket partnership is just getting stronger and stronger for Bangladesh. Pakistan's pacers are doing their best, but they have to use the uneven bouncer more than they are. The spinners are not having any assistance from the track, and the Bangla batters are having no issues playing them. Noman Ali to continue.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, On a length, outside off, Mominul Haque shufffles across the stumps and fends it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Appeal for caught behind, but nothing says the umpire. Afridi has a chat with Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood, but doesn't get the support. This is a bouncer, outside off. Mominul Haque looks to upper cut, but his reponse to the delivery is a bit late. The replay shows that the ball just misses the top edge by some inches.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Bumper, shaping in, on the batter's lane. Mominul Haque ducks underneath the delivery.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto transfers his weight on his back foot and pulls it low to deep square leg to get across for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length now, on off, Shanto bunts it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good-length delivery, just outside the off pole. Shanto defends it to shot mid off.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Another shortish delivery, around of, Haque knocks it to short cover.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short, on off, Shanto gets on his back foot and punches it to mid on for an easy single.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, around off, Shanto pushes it to cover.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, on off, Shanto blocks it to his front.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, NO BALL! Tossed up, fuller, on middle, Shanto clips it to short mid-wicket. Yet again, overstepping from Noman Ali. He really need to check his stepping now.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Ali drags his length back, outside off, Haque goes deep into the crease and pushes it to point for one.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A touch fuller, on the stumps, Shanto eases to mid on for a single.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, NO BALL! Flighted, fuller, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it to short mid-wicket. But the umpire signals No Ball as Noman Ali overstepped.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque gives it a good look and leaves it all alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Short and on off, Mominul Haque hops up on his toes and blocks this to cover-point.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Pitched up, around middle and off, Mominul Haque presses onto his front foot and drives this through the right of the covers for a boundary. Mominul is playing some eye-pleasing cover drives.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque presses onto his front foot and drives this to covers.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Short-pitched delivery, around off, Mominul Haque gets up on his toes and blocks this to point.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, around middle and leg, nipping back into the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick this towards mid-wicket but gets his bat face closed early. The ball takes the outside edge and lands to the left of Salman Agha at covers for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Full and on off, Mominul Haque gets right on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Hard length, wide of off, Mominul Haque covers his off pole and leaves it.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque presses onto his front foot and pushes this to point for no run.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, around middle and leg, Mominul Haque flicks this towards the left of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Full and wide outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Hard length, around off, Mominul Haque pushes this towards point.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afridi goes a tad fuller, around off, shaping the red-cherry back into the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this uppish but wide to the right of the bowler for a dot.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rolls this to mid on for no run.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! This time, Shanto finds the gap for four. Good length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pumps this through the gap between extra cover and mid off for a boundary. Brings up the 100-run partnership.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short and wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto ets up on his toes and smashes this to the left of covers. Abdullah Fazal puts in a dive to his left and fields this well.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitched up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this on the up but straight to silly mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this towards silly mid off.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line of the ball and blocks.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, around middle and off, Mominul Haque hops up on his toes and keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Short and down the leg, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good length, around off, Mominul Haque walks down the deck and blocks this to point.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Hard length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque blocks this to mid on.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses onto his front foot and drives this through the covers region for three runs. The outfield seems to be heavy which is why the ball did not race over the fence.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Fullish, on off, Mominul Haque defends it to the off side.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, on middle, Shanto clips it to the leg side for a single.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Excellent commitment on the field! Good-length delivery, just outside off, Mominul Haque pushes it toward the right of the backward point fielder, who dives but fails to get a hand on it. The ball rolls toward the deep, but Salman Agha does well to chase it and flicks it just before the ball is going to hit the boundary ropes. Three runs taken.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, FOUR! That is some unorthodox shot from Haque! Hasan Ali bangs hard on the good length, outside off. Mominul Haque lowers his wrists and cuts it up and over the backward point fielder for four more runs.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Bouncer, angling outside off, Mominul Haque yet again lifts his willow and lets it travel to the keeper.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulder arms the delivery.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a good length, just outside off, nipping it away. Shanto attempts to defend it to his front, but gets beaten. Mohammad Rizwan fails to glove it neatly.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto opens the face of the bat and steers it wide of backward point for a couple of runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good-length delivery, just outside off, Mominul Haque tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line of it and keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good-length delivery, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulder arms the delivery.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, just outside off, Mominul Haque looks to fend it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! FIFTY FOR SHANTO! An excellent knock from the skipper of Bangladesh on Day 1. Hasan Ali once again offers a bouncer, on off and middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto swivels on his back foot and pulls it from the middle of the bat toward the deep square leg fence to get his maiden fifty against Pakistan in this format as per the on-air commentator.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short and on off, Shanto defends it to the off side.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A tad fuller, with scrambled seam, outside off. Shanto prods halfway to his front and looks to defend it, but the ball hits the inside edge. Luckily, it deflects back and thumps the pad of the batter.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, on the stumps, Shanto defends it to mid on.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Well-directed bouncer from Hasan Ali, angling in, on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto spots the bouncer and immediately ducks underneath the delivery.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a good length, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on his front foot and blocks it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitches it up, much fuller, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto works it to wide of mid-wicket and gets a quick single.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his body behind the line and tucks it to square leg.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full-length delivery, just outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto strides out to his front and defends it away.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short one, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this out.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses onto his front foot and keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Easy pickings for Shanto! Good-length delivery, angling down the leg side. Najmul Hossain Shanto just tickles it away and it races away to deep fine leg for four runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, NO BALL! Abbas Pitches it up, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on his front foot, but the umpire signals No Ball as Abbas has overstepped.

The keeper is standing up to the stumps for Mohammad Abbas as the Bangladesh batters are playing away from the crease.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Pitched-up, on off, Mominul Haque blocks it right under his eyesight.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Much fuller, just outside off. Mominul Haque pushes it showing the full face of the bat, but the ball hits the stumps on the bowler's end.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Good-length delivery, angling in, around off. Mominul Haque knocks it to mid on.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Pitches it up, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitches it up, on middle, Shanto clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, First runs after the Lunch break! Full-length delivery, around middle, Shanto whips it to right of the deep fine leg fielder for a couple of runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Another maiden over! Hard-length delivery, around the pads of the batter. Mominul Haque tucks it to left of the square leg fielder, who does well to make a stop.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good-length delivery, just outside off, Mominul Haque pushes it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover-point.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Now that one stays low! Abbas delivers it on the back of the good length, on the sixth stump and nips it away from the batter. Mominul Haque plays inside line and sees the ball staying low after pitching on the track.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of the length, on off, Mominul Haque dabs it down the track.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, outside off, Mominul Haque offers no shot at it.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, just outside off, Shanto lifts his willow up and makes a leave at it. A maiden over to start from Pakistan post Lunch break.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short of a a length, just outside off, Shanto opens the face of the willow and steers it to point.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good-length delivery, shaping in on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto works it to square leg.

Halt! The physio is out to have a check on Najmul Hossain Shanto. Magic spray has been applied, and Shanto is good to continue.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A bouncer now, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto hops and looks to dab it to the leg side, but gets a blow on his right glove.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, around off, Shanto bunts it to cover.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hasan Ali scoots from around the wicket and bowls on a good length, around off. Shanto pushes it to mid-wicket.

We are back after the Lunch break! The two umpires are marching toward the center of the park. The camera pans on the players of Pakistan as we can see them huddling near the boundary rope. It seems Salman Agha has some last words for his teammates before they take their fielding positions. Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto to continue their inning. Hasan Ali to start after the break. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Discipline or dominance - As they head into the afternoon session, Shan Masood’s men must find a way to dry up the runs and force an error, or they risk letting the game slip further away before the first day is out. The Pakistani bowlers need to be much more disciplined to curtail the flow of runs first, which might just create the pressure needed to break this burgeoning partnership. We will be back with the post-Lunch session at 6.40 am GMT​​​​​​.

Pakistan's inconsistent opening salvo - For Pakistan, the morning has been a case of hot and cold spells. While Hasan Ali struck gold with a wicket on his very first delivery, he has struggled to maintain that threat. Shaheen Afridi’s radar was wayward throughout his opening burst, and while Mohammad Abbas maintained his trademark discipline in the corridor of uncertainty, his lack of pace failed to hurry the Bangladeshi batters on this surface.

The captain’s stand and Mominul’s composure - Since those breakthroughs, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and the experienced Mominul Haque have slammed that door shut with a rock-solid, unbeaten 70-run partnership for the third wicket. Shanto has looked particularly fluent, racing to 39 with authoritative strokeplay, while Mominul has provided the perfect foil, reaching 31 with a composed approach. The duo appears set for a long haul, capitalising on a Pakistani bowling effort that has been largely inconsistent.

Resilience amidst uneven bounce - At the Lunch break on Day 1 in Mirpur, Bangladesh, sit comfortably at 101/2, having successfully navigated a tricky opening session after being put in to bat. Despite the visible grass cover and unpredictable, uneven bounce that promised to make life a nightmare for the batters, the hosts have largely neutralised Pakistan's much-vaunted pace attack. Openers Shadman Islam and Mahmudul Hasan Joy did the heavy lifting early on, weathering a difficult new-ball spell, however, just as they looked to accelerate, both fell in quick succession, leaving the door slightly ajar for the visitors.

LUNCH ON DAY 1 - 26 overs were bowled in this session, with Bangladesh scoring 101 for the loss of 2 wickets.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tap and single! Tossed up, fuller, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on his front foot and drives it with soft hands toward the mid off fielder to get the quick single. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Just outside off, fuller, Shanto pushes it to short cover.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, A tad fuller, outside off, Mominul Haque covers the stumps and pushes it through point for a comfortable single. 100 up for Bangladesh!

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flat and pitches it up, on middle, Shanto gets on his front foot and drives it to long on for another single.

Noman Ali to Mominul Haque, Ali drags his length back, outside off, Mominul Haque rocks back and punches it to point for a single.

Noman Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, around off, Shanto drives it to cover for a single.

Noman Ali comes into the attack. Left-arm orthodox against two left-handed batters.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Muhc fuller, on middle, Shanto flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, SIX! Hammered away! Salman Agha drags his length back, on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto exactly knew where Agha would place the ball. Shanto instianly gets on his back foot, opens his stance and pulls it up and over the deep square leg fence for the first six of the game.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, on middle, Mominul Haque goes deep into the crease and rolls his wrists to flick it to square leg for a single.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted, fuller, on off, Shanto prods to his front and pushes it to cover and gets a single.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A touch fuller, on middle and leg. Shanto looks it down the deck.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flat and fuller, down the leg side, Shanto misses his flick.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Good length, on off, Mominul Haque gets right on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, around off, Mominul Haque covers his off stump, gets a good reading of the bounce here and leaves it. The ball nips back in and hits him on his thigh pads but was going over the stumps. A good leave.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Hard length, on off, Mominul Haque blocks this towards extra cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, On a length, around middle and off, Mominul Haque pushes this to covers for a dot.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Hard length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque defends this off his front foot.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Good length, wide of off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone. The ball is still dying on the keeper and Rizwan has not adjusted yet.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quicker one, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keps it out.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, around off, Mominul Haque looks to muscle this through covers but gets it edged off the inside edge and the ball rolls through short fine leg for a run.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rises with the bounce and smashes this towards dweeper cover for one.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Under-cutter, around the pads, Mominul Haque gets onto his back foot and flicks this to fine leg for a single.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Flighted around off, Mominul Haque pushes this to covers.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Good length, around off, Mominul Haque pushes this towards the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, FOUR! As elegant as he could have made it look. Pitched-up delivery, around off, Mominul Haque strides close to the pitch of the ball, shifts his body weight onto his front foot and drives this through the covers region for a boundary. The pair has now added 52-runs together in the middle.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hard length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through square leg for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gives it a good look and leaves it.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Some venom from Shaheen. Bumper, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto ducks down.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this to mid on.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Full and wide outside off, Mominul Haque goes deep inside his crease and looks to cut this square but gets an underedge again and this time the ball nutmegs the keeper for a couple behind the stumps.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Pushed through, around off, Mominul Haque blocks this off his front foot.

Salman Agha to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses onto his front foot and drives this through mid off for a single.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Quicker, one around off, Mominul Haque cuts this through point for a single.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Arm-ball, around off, Mominul Haque rocks back to cut this away through point but gets it off the underedge and the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.

Salman Agha to Mominul Haque, Fuller around off, Mominul Haque blocks this to covers.

First sight of spin as the skipper of Pakistan, Salman Agha, introduced himself into the attack.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, on off, Shanto fends it to mid on for no runs. 9 runs from the over.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! A majestic shot from the skipper of Bangladesh. With each of these shots, the confidence will just rise higher. Good-length delivery, on the fifth stump, nipping it back to the bowler. Najmul Hossain Shanto strides out toward the delivery and punches it through the gap, between the cover fielders for four runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Fuller, on the pads, Mominul Haque flicks it to deep fine leg for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, On a length, outside off, Mominul Haque once again leaves it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Pitches it up, much fuller, outside off. Mominul Haque prods forward and makes a leave at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Runs are piling thick as fast now! This is a good-length delivery, on off and middle, not much movement on the delivery. Mominul Haque gets on his front foot and just pushes it toward the left of the bowler. The ball rolls away to long on fence for another boundary.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Short and punished! Short of a length from Hasan Ali, on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on his back foot and pulls it to the far right of deep square leg fielder for four runs.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Slower now from Ali. Shanto lunges forward and blocks it to mid on.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitched up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches this to the bowler's left. Ali fields this well.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through mid-wicket and takes two.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a good length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto fends it back to the bowler.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hasan Ali comes over the wicket to the left-hander and delivers on a good length, just outside off. Shanto gets his body behind the delivery and blocks it to the off side.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitches it up, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it uppishly toward short mid-wicket and gets a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Good-length delivery, around the pads of the batter. Mominul Haque clips it to deep fine leg for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Much fuller, on off. Mominul Haque punches it from the toe end of his bat, past the cover fielder for a couple of runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller, down the leg side, Shanto fails to connect his flick and wears on his pad. The ball rolls to deep fine leg and gets a leg bye.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Shanto looks to push it away but gets beaten.

Shaheen Afridi to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! What a beautiful shot! Afridi rejoins the attack and bowls it fuller, on off and middle. Shanto lunges on his front foot and drives it through mid on for four runs.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Now that is some confident-looking shot from Haque! Ali offers on the back of the good length, outside off. Mominul Haque sees the width on the delivery, frees his arms, and crunches a cut shot through the right of the point fielder for four runs.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Full, outside off, Mominul Haque leans forward and pushes it to the cover region.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ali gets some bounce off the track! He pitches it on a touch fuller, on the seventh stump, but the track assists with some bounce on it. Shanto opens the face of the bat and steers it away from the sticker part of his willow.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, on middle, Shanto defends it to the leg side.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Shanto shuffles across the stumps and pushes it back to the bowler.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short, on off, Shanto ducks under it.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Mominul Haque takes a hit on his body! Mohammad Abbas hits it hard on the length and generates the bouncer off the green track. Haque looks to push it away, but gets beaten and the ball hits his stomach. Second maiden over for Abbas.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a hard length, on of, Mominul Haque blocks it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, This one is way down the leg side, pitching it fuller. Mominul Haque tries to flick it, but the gap between the bat and ball is huge.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, A touch fuller, outside off. Mominul Haque pushes it with soft hands to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, just outside off, Mominul Haque fends it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Shortish, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulder arms the delivery.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good-length delivery, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it from the inner half of his bat to the left of the bowler. Hasan Ali does well to extend his left hand to make a stop.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Pitched-up delivery, just outside the leg stump. Mominul Haque misses his flick and gets thumped on his pad. The ball rolls to the deep fine leg region and the batter gets a leg bye.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Fullish, on the stumps, Mominul Haque pushes this to mid-wicket.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, around off, Shanto shuffles across the stumps and tucks it to deep fine leg for a single.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, on off, Shanto eases it to the off side.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Hasan Ali scoots over the wickets and delivers on a length, on middle. Mominul Haque blocks it down.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Short of a length to end the over, angling in on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto attempts a pull shot, swivelling on his back foot, but gets beaten on the top edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hard-length delivery, on the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out of the crease and defends it down.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Shanto leans in front and blocks it to the off side.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! A bit of an aggressive intent from Shanto. He is now getting near the pitched area of the delivery so that he can offer a better shot at it and negate the swing as well. This is on a good length, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto walks down the track yet again and drives it neatly through mid on for four runs.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto walks down the track, but leaves it alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto bunts it to the cover region.

DRINKS BREAK! After the first hour of the play, the drinks have been called on the field. Bangladesh started well, especially in the first couple of overs where both the batters were connecting the deliveries quite well, but as the game rolled on, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas improved their length and got the better.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, on off, Mominul Haque hangs back and dabs it to cover.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Hard-length delivery, outside off. Mominul Haque lets it travel to the keeper yet again.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Another scambled seam, angling it much away, outside off. Mominul Haque does well to leave it to the keeper.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, On a length, outside leg, Mominul Haque attempts to flick it but misses the connection.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, angling away, Mominul Haque gets on his back foot and looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Scrambled seam from Ali, pitching it up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods in front but mistimes his drive. The ball bounces off to the mid off region and the batter gets a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Full, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Beaten! Change of pace from Abbas, pitching it a touch fuller, just outside off and nips it away from the left-hander. Mominul Haque gets on his front foot and looks to push it through cover, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Just before this delivery, Abbas placed a short leg. He bowls fuller and shapes it in, around leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it swiftly to deep square leg and gets a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good-length delivery, on the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto shuffles across the stumps and defends it to his front.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pitches it up now, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto strides forward and fends it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Abbas to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Back of a length, angling in, down the leg side. Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick but misses.

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, Good length, around off, Mominul Haque has a poke at it but gets beaten as the ball goes across the batter. So a wicket and five runs to end the over!

Hasan Ali to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Deliberate and excellent placement by Mominul. Good length, around off, Mominul Haque stands still and just open his bat face to guide this through the gap between gully and backward point for a boundary.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hard length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto takes a good stride out in front and guides this through backward point for a single to open his account.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, on leg, Shanto nudges it to the leg side.

Hasan Ali to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, around off, Shanto dabs it to the cover.

The skipper of Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto, walks up next as number four.

Hasan Ali to Shadman Islam, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The first change for Pakistan has helped them to get their second wicket. This is on a good length, pitching it on leg and nipping it away from the batter. Shadman Islam looks to block it to his front, but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball flies flat toward the left of the second slip fielder, and it's Salman Agha who takes the diving catch. to his left.

End of the first 10 overs and we can say that Pakistan have a slight upper hand for a good start. In the first over, Bangladesh started very well, with two boundaries, but after that, it was all Pakistan's pace spearheads, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas, who controlled the tempo of the game. Pakistan is ready to make their first bowling change as Hasan Ali has been brought into the attack.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Well left yet again. Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque makes a leave at it.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mominul Haque rocks back inside the crease and dabs this to backward point.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, On a length, around the pads, Shadman Islam rolls his wrists and flicks this to fine leg for a run.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Full and around off, Mominul Haque drives this through covers and takes a single.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Good length, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque tucks this to short leg for a dot.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Shadman Islam presses onto his front foot and looks to block this but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball shapes away from the batter.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, Hard length, around off, Shadman Islam doesn't poke at it and lets it go.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, Pitched up, around off, Shadman Islam gets onto his front foot and keeps it out towards covers.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, On a length, around middle and leg, Shadman Islam nudges this through square leg and takes a couple of runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, FOUR! Excellently pulled away for four. Short-pitched delivery, on middle and off, Shadman Islam swivels and pulls this through the gap between short mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, On a length, around the pads, Shadman Islam tucks this to short leg.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, A maiden for Abbas this time. Second maiden of the game for Pakistan. Good length, around off, Mominul Haque has a go at it but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Right in the channel, wide of off, Mominul Haque prods onto his front foot and leaves it all alone.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, around off, Mominul Haque dabs this to point for no run.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, on top of off, Mominul Haque dead bats it around silly point.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, On a length, around the pads, Mominul Haque goes for a flick but misses out.

Mohammad Abbas to Mominul Haque, Hard length, wide of off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, Good length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam blocks this off his front foot.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, On a length, around off, Shadman Islam shoulders his arms at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, FOUR BYES! Another bad bounce for the keeper and the ball races away to the fence for four extras. Good length, around off, Shadman Islam leaves it and the ball just doesn't bounce enough and beats Rizwan to his left. Four byes as the ball goes to the fence in front of the sight screen behind the stumps.

Shaheen Afridi to Shadman Islam, Full and on off, Shadman Islam gets right on top of the bounce and blocks this out.

Shaheen Afridi to Mominul Haque, Pitched up, on the pads, Mominul Haque flicks this to fine leg for a comfortable single.

Mominul Haque comes in at 3, replacing Mahmudul Hasan Joy.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A little bit of pause in play has surely helped Pakistan here as they get rid of Joy on the very next ball. On a length, around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy doesn't move his feet confidently out towards the pitch of the ball. A slight hesitation from the batter was enough to get an outside edge, which is taken well by Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps.

Mohammad Rizwan is not looking all that confident as he has been hit on his left thumb and is down in some pain. The team physio comes out in the middle and goes through the process of having a look at what is troubling Rizwan. The magic spray has been applied, and everything looks good to continue as Mohammad Rizwan puts his gloves on again.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Good length, around off, Shadman Islam leaves it. Rizwan gets an awkward bounce and fails to gather this as it deflects off his left palm. The ball is well left outside off and it once again drops in front of the keeper. Mohammad Rizwan should come a few steps closer and with him the slip cordon as well.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Full and on off, Shadman Islam prods onto his front foot and blocks this out.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Hard length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam rocks onto his back foot and keeps it out.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, On a length, around the pads, Shadman Islam gets inside the line and looks for a flick but gets it brushed off the pads to the right of Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Good length, wide of off, shaping into the batter. Shadman Islam covers his off stump and leaves it confidently.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Short and a lot wide outside off. Shadman Islam leaves it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Full and around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy takes a half-step towards the pitch of the ball and has a flash at it but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, On a length, around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes this to silly mid on for no run.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, FOUR! Joy plays this with soft hands and gets rewarded. Hard length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy stands tall and opens his bat face slightly to guide this through the gully region for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Pitched up, around middle and off, going away with the angle. Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets right behind the line of this and drives this way too straight. The ball goes past the bowler to his left and thumps into the stumps on the other end.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Full and wide of off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves this all alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, DROPPED! Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy doesn't move his feet much and has a poke at it. Gets an outside edge that goes around a comfortable waist height to the slip cordon. Salman Agha moves to his left from second slip and unsights Abdullah Fazal at first slip who ends up dropping it.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Hard length, around off, Shadman Islam neither comes onto his front foot nor goes back and ends up poking at it away from his body. Islam gets beaten.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Abbas comes around the stumps, bowls it around that nagging length, around off. Shadman Islam rocks back and looks to block this one but gets beaten on his outside edge as the ball shapes away.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Hard length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam keeps it out with a block.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Good length, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam tucks this to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, FOUR! GLORIOUS FROM SHADMAN! Pitched-up delivery, around the fifth stump line at 124.5 kph. Shadman Islam strides close to the pitch of the ball and drives this all along the ground for a boundary through the covers region.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Right in the channel, around off, Shadman Islam gets close to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, A maiden by Shaheen. Yorker, around middle and off, Joy pushes this back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Full and down the leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets inside the line of it and looks for the flick but misses out.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, On a length, around middle and off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes this to point for a dot.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Fuller, around off, shaping slightly back into the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks for the off-drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy drops this in front of point and looks for a quick one but his partner sends him back.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Back of a length, around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs this towards gully for no run.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Hard length, wide of off, going across the batter. Shadman Islam tentatively pokes at it but gets beatean.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Short-pitched delivery, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam gets up on his toes and hits this through the square leg region for a couple to open his account.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Good length, wide of off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone once again.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Beauty by Abbas. Around that nagging length, on off, going with the angle. Shadman Islam looks to block this off his back foot but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, On a length, around off, Shadman Islam doesn't offer any stroke at it. The ball goes to Rizwan behind the stumps on a bounce.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Abbas bowls it on a length, and wide of off, shaping away from the southpaw. Shadman Islam gets close to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.

Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Excellent end to the over by Shaheen as he bowls one swinging back into the batter, on a length, around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes this from the inner half of his bat to mid on.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Back of a length, around off, shaping away from the batter, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it all alone.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, A tad fuller, around off, nipping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy prods onto his front foot and has a go at it. The ball beats the outside edge of Mahmudul Hasan Joy as the keeper gathers this.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, On a length, wide outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shoulders his arms at it.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, FOUR LEG BYES! Another one where Shaheen bowls it down the leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy doesn't connect with the flick and gets it clipped off his pads through the fine leg region for four leg byes.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, FOUR! We are underway in Dhaka with a boundary. Shaheen Afridi errs in line as he bowls a bit too straight and onto the pads, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets inside the line and flicks this through the square leg region for a boundary to get everyone going.

We are all set for the play to begin. The two umpires have already taken their positions just after the national anthems. The players of Pakistan have scattered and Shaheen Afridi is walking towards his bowling mark with the red cherry in his hands. For Bangladesh, it's Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shadman Islam to open the innings. Hassan Joy to take the strike. Away we go...

We are moments away from the start of the game, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for the respective national anthems. It will be the away team, Pakistan's first, followed by that of Bangladesh.

A green deck - Athar Ali Khan provides the pitch report, highlighting that this ground has recently been a productive venue for the hosts, who have secured three wins in their last five Tests here. He observes that while there is visible grass on a good length to hold the surface together, the track appears to be one where batters can find their rhythm and score freely once they are well-set at the crease. Noting the morning conditions, he anticipates that the first hour will be key for the bowlers to exploit any early moisture or assistance provided by that live grass.

Skipper of Bangladesh - Najmul Hossain Shanto reckons the pitch looks good, like the ones they've had in recent ODIs. Najmul adds that he's happy with the seamers, especially with Taskin's back and with Nahid Rana doing well. Shanto concludes, saying this series is important, playing at home, and the team is excited to do something special.

Skipper of Pakistan - Shan Masood reckons that the Mirpur conditions align with their expectations and justify their versatile squad selection. Shan presses on the need for a strong start to build momentum for the series, opting to focus on a daily progression rather than looking too far ahead. Masood informs that they have two highly anticipated debutants, opener Azan Awais, who has been a consistent domestic performer who has transitioned from the Under-19 ranks, and Abdullah Fazal, who earns his spot following a standout Player of the Match performance in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Shan also expresses disappointment over the absence of star batter Babar Azam, who misses out due to a late injury risk.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Azan Awais (On debut), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal (On debut), Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas.

TOSS - ​​Pakistan have won the coin flip and they will be BOWLING first.

The Dhaka surface - The Mirpur pitch has raised eyebrows with its grassy appearance, a departure from the traditional low-and-slow turning tracks of Dhaka, as per the first look before the game. This could offer significant seam movement and bounce during the first three days, potentially playing into the hands of Pakistan's seamers and Bangladesh's returning pace duo. With scattered thunderstorms also forecast for the third day, the ability to capitalize on windows of dry play will be essential for both captains in their pursuit of critical WTC points. Toss and team news in a bit.

Strategic strengths - Their primary challenge, however, remains the fragility of the top-order batting for Bangladesh. They must provide a substantial scoreboard cushion to allow their bowlers to dictate terms. A repeat of past collapses against high-quality seamers could prove fatal. Pakistan, on the other hand, boasts a more versatile bowling attack that balances raw pace with the crafty spin of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, both of whom are well-equipped to exploit any kind of wear and tear of a Dhaka surface. Pakistan’s greatest hurdle is their internal stability. With a new coaching regime under immense scrutiny and a recent history of erratic Test performances, they must find a way to maintain discipline over five grueling days. Success for the visitors hinges on their ability to strike early with the new ball and prevent Bangladesh's middle order from settling into a rhythm.

Clash of tactical philosophies - Tactically, the battle will hinge on the adaptability of each side's strengths. Bangladesh will lean heavily on their spin-bowling core, led by the vastly experienced Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, to exploit local conditions. However, the visitors must contend with the significant late news that star batter Babar Azam will miss the first Test due to an injury to his left knee, placing immense pressure on the rest of the lineup. Pakistan’s pace attack, historically their primary weapon, will look to capitalize on any early movement, while Bangladesh’s revamped batting order must prove they can build substantial totals under pressure. The hosts' captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, is himself recovering from a hamstring strain but is expected to lead the side as they attempt to replicate their 2-0 form from the Ireland series last November.

Quest for dominance - Hello and welcome to all the fans tuning in. This two-Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan is framed by a fascinating shift in their recent red-ball hierarchy. While Pakistan has historically dominated this matchup, the landscape shifted dramatically in late 2024 when Bangladesh secured a landmark 2-0 whitewash on Pakistani soil. That victory remains a cornerstone of the hosts' psychological edge as they prepare to defend their turf in Dhaka. Bangladesh's chief selector, Habibul Bashar, has publicly called for an attacking approach, evidenced by the inclusion of uncapped top-order batter Tanzid Hasan and first-class standout Amite Hasan, fueling their ambition to solidify their status as a rising powerhouse in Asian Test conditions. Conversely, Pakistan arrives under a cloud of transition and pressure, with captain Shan Masood leading a squad that must reconcile the brilliance of veterans like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi with a dire need for consistency. For the visitors, this series is not just about points in the World Test Championship, but a critical mission to restore their wounded pride against an opponent that no longer fears them.

... MATCHDAY ...

We are back with Bangladesh's second innings. Openers Shadman Islam and Mahmudul Hasan Joy are out in the middle. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi will be opening the bowling attack.

... THIRD INNINGS ...

A game on the knife-edge - With the first-innings battle concluded, the match sits on a knife-edge as the sun begins to set on Day 3. Pakistan will feel they have the momentum to make late inroads with the ball as Bangladesh faces a tricky few overs before Stumps. A 27-run lead is a slender advantage for the hosts, but on a pitch that is starting to offer more for the bowlers, every run will be worth its weight in gold. Both sides head into the final stretch of the day knowing that a couple of early wickets or a steady opening stand could dictate the course of this enthralling encounter.

The Bangladeshi Fightback - However, the momentum shifted spectacularly as the Bangladesh bowling attack found their rhythm and sparked a middle-order collapse. Led by the relentless Taskin Ahmed and the guile of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the visitors clawed their way back into the contest. Miraz was the undisputed star of the show, weaving a web around the Pakistani batters to claim a prestigious five-wicket haul. Taskin and Taijul Islam provided excellent support with two wickets apiece, while Nahid Rana chipped in with a crucial breakthrough. This collective bowling brilliance ensured that Pakistan was eventually bowled out for 386, falling just 27 runs short of the Bangladesh total.

The debutants’ foundation - Pakistan’s pursuit of Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 413 began with immense promise. Resuming Day 3 in a commanding position at 179 for 1, the hosts looked set to eclipse the target with ease. The story of the innings was written by the debutants, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal, who both showed remarkable composure on the big stage. Azan celebrated his maiden outing with a magnificent century, while Fazal provided stalwart support with a gritty half-century. With Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman also chipping in with vital fifties of their own, Pakistan seemed destined for a massive lead.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, OUT! CASTLED! The left-armer wizard has hammered the final nail in the coffin for this inning. Arm ball comes into play for Taijul Islam, pitching it just outside off and angling in, to attack the stumps. Hasan Ali comes charging down the track to go for a wild swing. But ends up getting beaten on the inside edge, and it hits the top of the off stump. Pakistan are all-out for 386 and trails by 27 runs.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, Short of a length, on leg, Hasan Ali flicks it to the right of the deep fine leg fielder and gets a couple of runs.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, FOUR! Hasan Ali is not stopping himself! Flighted, fuller, just outside off. Hasan Ali gets down on one knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for another boundary.

Spin from both ends now. Taijul Islam has been brought back into the attack.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Abbas, FOUR! That's some exquisite shot! Miraz pitches it much fuller, outside off, around the seventh stump. Mohammad Abbas reverse sweeps it through the short third region for four runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Abbas, Full and wide of off, Mohammad Abbas looks to push at it with hard hands but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Abbas, Pushed through on off, Mohammad Abbas defends this off his back foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Abbas, Tossed up, around off, Mohammad Abbas looks for the reverse sweep but gets it toe-poked around point for a dot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Abbas, Short and wide of off, Mohammad Abbas backs away and cuts this to deep point for a couple.

Mohammad Abbas is the last batter out for Pakistan.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, OUT! CAUGHT! 5-wicket haul for Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Short of a length, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz presses onto his front foot and looks to play the drive but couldn't keep it down and chips this in the air towards Mominul Haque at covers for a soft dismissal. Pakistan still trails by 39 runs and are 374 for 9.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, Hard length, on off, Hasan Ali pushes this to covers.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, Short and into the batter, Hasan Ali takes his eyes off the ball and just barely manages to keep it out.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, On a length, around off, Hasan Ali gets right behind the line and keeps it out.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, Bumper around off, Hasan Ali ducks down.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, Low full toss, outside off, searching for a yorker. Hasan Ali drops his bat down and gets an outside edge. The ball bounces on the turf and goes straight toward the slip fielder, where Shanto takes the catch. At first, there was confusion as no one was clear whether the ball had bumped or not, but after the umpire referred to the third umpire, that cleared the query as the replay clearly shows that the ball had bumped into the ground.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, Short of a length, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi looks to swing across the line, but gets a slight inside edge, before it rolls to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, WIDE What a take from Litton Das! A wild bouncer, on middle, which goes way over the batter. Afridi drops his stance. Litton Das leaps up high and gloves it with one hand.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Hasan Ali, Full, outside off, Hasan Ali pushes it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Hasan Ali, Short, on middle, Hasan Ali blocks it down.

Hasan Ali is the new batter at the crease.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Make it four for Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Pakistan trail by 41 runs. He bowls fuller in the first three deliveries of the over and drags his length back in this one, pitching it just outside off and turns it away as well. Noman Ali transfers his weight to his back foot to punch it away, but gets nicked by the outside edge. The ball flies to the only slip fielder, and it's none other than the skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who takes the catch near his waist.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Fuller, on middle, Shaheen Afridi works it to square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Flatter and fuller, on off, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Tossed up, fuller, on off, Shaheen Afridi drives it to cover.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Bouncer, outside off, Noman Ali arches back and makes a leave.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, There you go! First couple of runs from Noman Ali! It will be some relief for the batter. Back of a length, just outside off, Noman Ali punches at it toward the left of the cover-point fielder for a couple of runs.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, On a length, on the stumps, Noman Ali fends it to mid-wicket.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Much fuller, on middle, Noman Ali nudges it to mid on.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Noman Ali is living at the edge right now! Back of a length from Nahid Rana, pitching it just outside off. Noman Ali looks to blocks it from his back foot but gets the outside edge, which flies into the gap between the second slip and the gully fielder. Still no runs have been taken from Ali.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, Hard-length delivery, angling in on off. Shaheen Afridi hops and tucks it to square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, Full-length delivery, on middle and off, Noman Ali blocks it to mid-wicket.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Tossed up, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi drives it to long on for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Much fuller, outside off, Shaheen Afridi eases it to the off side.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, A touch fuller, on off, Shaheen Afridi punches it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, We are witnessing some turns from the spinner, which we were missing in the earlier phase of the game. Miraz pitches it fuller and just outside off to turn it away from the batter. Shaheen Afridi looks to drive it toward mid off, but gets beaten.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Flaoted, fuller on off, Shaheen Afridi drives it back to the bowler.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Back of a length, on off, Ali dabs it back to the bowler. Noman Ali faced 22 deliveries and is yet to open his account.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Rana pushes his length a bit fuller, outside off. Noman Ali offers a punch at it but fails to get the gap in cover. A rare attacking hit from Ali.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, This time Rana comes around the wicket and bowls back of a length, on middle. Noman Ali defends it down the track.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Bumper now, angling it across the left-hander. Noman Ali ducks to make a leave at it.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Rana bangs hard on the length, around off. Noman Ali stays in his crease and defends it to the off side.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, Back of a length, on middle, Shaheen Afridi tucks it to deep square leg and gets a single. Pakistan trial by 46 runs!

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, Flighted, full and on the stumps. Noman Ali fends it to cover. Fifth maiden from Mehidy Hasan Miraz!

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, A touch fuller, around off, Noman Ali watchfully blocks it out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, Short, on middle, Noman Ali blocks it down the track.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, Shorter again, on off and turns it away. Noman Ali looks to block from his back foot but misses.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, Much fuller, on off, Ali defends.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Noman Ali, Short, pitching it on off and turns it away. Noman Ali looks to defends but the ball turns and beats past his outside edge.

Change! Mehidy Hasan Miraz returns into the attack.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, Another short delivery, outside off, Shaheen Afridi attempts to pull it away, but fails to get the connection.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, On a length, outside off, Shaheen Afridi has a poke at it but misses the connection.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, FOUR! Edged and over! All sorts of events are occurring now, all of a sudden. Shortish, once again from Nahid Rana, just outside off. Shaheen Afridi hops a bit to defend it to his front, but it takes the shoulder of the bat and loops over the slip cordor for four runs.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, Short of a length once again, on off. Shaheen Afridi ducks underneath the delivery.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, FOUR! Shaheen Afridi is off the mark with some style. Full-length delivery, outside off. Shadman Islam rocks back and slaps it over mid off for a boundary.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, FIVE WIDES! Way too short, on middle. Shaheen Afridi drops his stance and Litton Das doesn't even jump to try has it sails way over his head and races away for four runs.

Shaheen Afridi walks up next as seventh down.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Nahid Rana gets the most required breakthrough and now Bangladesh have two new batters on the crease. Nahid Rana delivers this on a good length, just outside off and shapes a bit away from the batter. Salman Agha gets on his front foot but doesn't quite lean on the delivery to push it through covers. The ball takes the outside edge and goes into the cusp of the first slip, Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, A touch fuller, on off, Noman Ali works it to mid-wicket.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, Shorter again, just outside off, Noman Ali steers it to point.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, Slower through the air, fuller, on off. Noman Ali defends on his front foot.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, Full-length delivery, on off, Noman Ali nudges it to mid-wicket.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, Islam drags his length back, on middle, Noman Ali fends it to the short leg fielder.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Tossed up, fuller, just outside off, Salman Agha drives it to deep cover for one.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Good-length delivery, just outside off, Noman Ali stands in his crease and blocks it from the outer half of his willow to cover-point. Pakistan trial by 61 runs!

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Back of a length, angling in, on leg. Salman Agha tucks it to deep fine leg for a single.

Mandatory concussion check! The physio is having a word with Noman Ali, and he looks fine. Then they checked the safety of the helmet and it's all good to continue.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Bang, on the helmet! Excellent short-pitched delivery, on middle, angling in. Noman Ali removes his sight on the ball and lowers his head to duck, but takes a blow on his helmet, before the ball rolls to deep fine leg. Single taken.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, A tad fuller, on off and middle. Noman Ali prods halfway and rests it down.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Rana switches his sides from around the wicket to face the left-hander. He delivers down the leg side. Noman Ali tries to flick at it but misses.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Pitches it fuller, does Rana, just outside off. Salman Agha drills it to deep cover-point for a single.

Pacer from the other end? Yes, and it is Nahid Rana!

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, A touch fuller, on off, Noman Ali rocks back and blocks it to the leg side.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, Taijul Islam jogs from over the wicket and bowls fuller, on off, Noman Ali lunges forward and defends it.

We are all set for the action to resume. The players are seen walking out in the middle. Noman Ali will take strike against Taijul Islam with Salman Agha at the other end.

UPDATE - 10 am GMT - The inspection is underway and the umpires can be seen without the umbrella.The news coming in is that the action will resume at 10.14 am GMT

UPDATE - 9.35 am GMT -  The covers are being taken off and we can see that the sun is shining bright. We are not far away from a resumption. Some of the groundstaff are out removing the covers from the surface and others are working with the super-soppers to dry the outfield. An inspection has been scheduled at 10 am GMT.

UPDATE - 9.14 am GMT - Some positive news! The rain appears to have eased a little, as a few fans can be seen making their way back down to reclaim their seats. Some birds have also been spotted moving around the outfield. Also, there are a couple of people standing near the boundary ropes, and they are not carrying any umbrellas. The sun is peeking through clouds as well, and it's getting brighter. Stay with us to get the latest updates!

UPDATE - 8.59 am GMT - Two groundsmen have been spotted under a large umbrella near the covered area. They are fastening thick white sheets and bringing in more tyres to hold them in place, as strong winds threaten to dislodge the covers. Meanwhile, fans have taken shelter inside the stadium, and a look at the ground reveals visible waterlogging across the outfield.

UPDATE - 8.43 am GMT - Welcome back folks! We were hoping to bring you good news, but as anticipated, the rain has arrived to dampen our spirits. The final session should have been underway by now, but the downpour is only picking up pace. Stay tuned for further updates…

... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...

Weather Interrupts the Momentum - The session concluded on a somber note as the dark clouds that had been hovering over the stadium finally forced the umpires to take the player off for early Tea. With rain beginning to fall and the ground staff rushing out to bring on the covers, the players were ushered off the field earlier than scheduled. The damp conditions suggest we may be in for a slightly longer delay than a standard interval, leaving the match delicately poised. Bangladesh will feel they are back in the hunt after that late breakthrough, while Pakistan will be hoping the weather clears quickly so Agha can continue his rescue act.

The new ball challenge and a late twist - As the innings progressed and Bangladesh opted for the second new ball. The atmospheric conditions made the moving delivery a tricky proposition, testing the resolve of the set batters once again. Rizwan and Agha navigated this difficult phase with maturity, surviving the initial burst of swing and seam. However, just as the session seemed to be ending in Pakistan’s favor, a lapse in judgment shifted the scales. With Tea approaching and a freshening breeze picking up, Rizwan attempted to accelerate against Taijul Islam but miscued his effort, falling just before the break and ending a vital stand.

A resilient post-Lunch recovery - The afternoon session saw a complete shift in momentum as Pakistan’s middle order finally found its footing. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman emerged from the Lunch break with clear intent, effectively neutralizing the Bangladeshi bowling threat that had caused such chaos earlier in the day. The pair batted with a perfect blend of caution and aggression, rotating the strike and finding the boundaries at a brisk clip. Their century partnership turned a potential disaster into a position of respectability, as both batters showcased excellent temperament to reach their respective half-centuries and put the pressure back on the visitors.

TEA ON DAY 3!

The next batter to come out is Noman Ali. Just as Ali walks out to bat, the rain has arrived as well. The ground staff rushes to the middle with covers. Just as the covers are being spread across the ground, TEA HAS BEEN TAKEN.

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! TAKEN! The change to bring Taijul Islam back into the attack has worked for Bangladesh. This is fuller with some flight to offer, asking the batter to have a hit. Islam pitches it on off, and it's a touch fuller in length. Mohammad Rizwan couldn't hold his temptation and once again skips down the track to hit it down the ground, but loses his shape and gets the connection from the outer half of the willow. The ball balloons toward mid off and Mahmudul Hasan Joy takes the catch.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Full, outside off, Rizwan pushes it to cover.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, In the air... but landed safely! Flighted, fuller, on off. Mohammad Rizwan tries to take on the bowler as he skips down the track to heave it across, but miscues the shot. The ball loops up and drops safely in the vacant mid-wicket region.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Taijul Islam returns into the attack. He bowls fuller, on middle. Salman Agha clips it to square leg for a single.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Good-length delivery, on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends it to cover.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Appeals for LBW, but it's sliding down the leg side. Full-length delivery, a bit slower than usual, on middle and leg, angling in. Rizwan misses his flick and wears on his front pad.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to covers.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, around off, Rizwan dabs it to backward point.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Sharp fielding! Back of a length, around off. Mohammad Rizwan hops and opens the face of the bat to guide it away. The ball zips wide of the gully fielder, but he dives to his right and stops a certain boundary.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Nahid Rana bangs hard on the good length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan lets it travel to the keeper.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Full and wide of off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps this towards deep square leg. Rizwan had no idea about the ball travelling to the deep and was ball-searching but Agha calls for a single and completes this with ease.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Full and on middle and off, Salman Agha sweeps this to the left of Mominul Haque at deep backward square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Full and on off, Salman Agha blocks this out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Floated on off, Salman Agha pshes this towards short cover for no run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Quicker one, on off, Salman Agha pshes this to covers for no run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, on off, Salman Agha jumps down the track and blocks this out.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Fuller now, angling in, on middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan gets his front foot into the play and whips it toward deep mid-wicket for four more runs.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep inside the crease and slaps it through the backward point region for four runs. Applause from the dugout of Pakistan and Rizwan gives a thumbs up.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller, around off, Mohammad Abbas knocks it to mid off.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Peach of a delivery from Nahid Rana! Hard-length delivery, pitching it outside off and nips it back sharply. Mohammad Rizwan stays on his back foot, looking to punch it away, but as he sees the ball attacking him, he gets bamboozled and tries to defend it awkwardly. Although he gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball sails just over the stumps.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! That has been crunched away! Back of a length, just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and cuts it hard through point for four runs. While signaling the boundary, the umpire looks up at the sky. Probably it's getting darker.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, On a good length, just outside off, Agha dabs it to cover and gets a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Much fuller, around off, Salman Agha leans on the delivery and drives it to long off to get across for one run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Flighted, a tad fuller on off, turning in. Mohammad Rizwan gets down on one knee and lap sweeps it to short fine leg for a single. 100-run partnership between these two Pakistani batters!

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on middle, Salman Agha drives it to long on for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, fuller, around off, Agha lunges and defends it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, on off, Agha blocks it out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Fuller, on off, Agha defends it down.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, FIFTY FOR AGHA! Good-length delivery, just outside off, Salman Agha punches it toward the backward point fielder, who fumbles to field it and Agha gets the window to take the single. This is his eleventh half-century in Test cricket.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Pitches it fuller, outside off, Salman Agha shoulder arms the delivery.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, FOUR BYES! The flow of runs continues for Pakistan! Taskin Ahmed bangs hard on the deck to offer a bouncer, but it sails way over the batter. Salman Agha drops his stance. Litton Das leaps to attempt at it, but fails to get the better as the ball races away to the deep fine leg fence for four runs.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Back of a length, just outside off, Salman Agha dabs it late, toward backward point.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, On a good length, around off, Rizwan eases it to cover and gets a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Seamed delivery, outside off, on the back of a good length. Mohammad Rizwan prods to cover the stumps and lifts his willow up to make a leave.

Slight halt! Salman Agha is once again getting the treatment after taking a blow. This time it's the right hand and the physio is using the magic spray on it. Smiles on the face of Agha while wearing the helmet. Good to go!

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Short and on off, another bit of awkward bounce. Salman Agha gets it dabbed off his right glove towards point. Another painful blow to the ginfers of Salman Agha.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes this to sweeper cover for one.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Excellently flicked in the gap for four. Pitched up, around the pads, Mohammad Rizwan gets inside the line and flicks this past the right of mid on for a boundary.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, On a length around off, Salman Agha guides this to deep third for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! While the physio is having a look at Salman Agha, the umpire called for a drinks break. Some magic spray has been applied to the left hand and Agha is looking fine enough to continue. So the day started with a strong partnership between the two debutants, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal, who notched a 104-run partnership. But after Taskin Ahmed broke the partnership, Pakistan looked shaken as wickets fell one after the other. It was Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan who settled the situation with their experience, and right now they are thriving. Nahid Rana to continue!

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Short of a length, around leg. There is that uneven bounce we were talking about on Day 1. Salman Agha looks to tuck a short one around the leg side, but takes a blow on his left arm. Agha is agonising in pain at the moment.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, outside off, RIzwan guides it past the gully fielder for a single.

The floodlights are on as it's getting dark here in Dhaka.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Good-length delivery on off, Salman Agha knocks it to covers.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Back of a length, around off, Salman Agha looks to cut but cramps for room and gets the connection from the inner half of his bat.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Back of a length, around off, Salman Agha nudges it to mid-wicket.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, FOUR! What a glorious shot it is! Much fuller from Ahmed this time, outside off. Salman Agha plants his front foot toward the pitched area and drives it with the full face of the bat, wide of the extra cover fielder for four runs.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Takes the edge but doesn't carry! Taskin Ahmed pushes his length a touch fuller, into the corridor of uncertainty. Salman Agha gets on his front foot to push it toward cover, but gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies flat and drops much short of the gully fielder.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan rides the bounce and pushes it to deep cover for a single.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Another good length delivery to end the over, outside off. Salman Agha leaves it alone to the keeper.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Hard-length delivery, around off, Agha pats it to cover.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Oh, beaten! Rana delivers this one on a good length once again, pitching it just outside off, threatening the batter that it might angle in, but nips a bit away, which straightens the delivery. Salman Agha gets on his front foot to fend it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, On a good length, on off, Salman Agha blocks it to the short cover fielder.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, Pitches it fuller now, on off, Rizwan pushes it through cover for a comfortable single.

Nahid Rana to Salman Agha, Back of a length, offering width, outside off, Salman Agha punches it to deep point for one.

Change! Pacers from both ends now, as Nahid Rana rejoins the attack.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks this off his front foot towards mid off.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length, on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, On a length, around off, Salman Agha gets squarred up and edges this off the outside edge towards deep third for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and wide of off, Mohammad Rizwan leans back and cuts this to deep point for one.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length, around middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan rolls this towards mid on for no run. The new ball has now been taken.

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this off his back foot.

Second new ball is now available for Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed is called back into the attack.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on the pads, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this through backward square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan keeps it out off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker one, on off, Mohammad Rizwan dabs this to point for no run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Darted into the batter, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan rolls this to silly mid on.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Full and down the leg, Salman Agha ramps this towards fine leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, around off, Salman Agha keeps it out.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this towards mid-wicket.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker one, on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this off his front foot.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Tossed up, on off, Salman Agha tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Fired onto the pads, Salman Agha paddles this towards the right of deep square leg for two.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Arm-delivery, around the pads, Salman Agha looks to keep it out but gets beaten and is hit on the pads. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, FOUR! Fuller, down the leg, Salman Agha steps a long way across and goes for the sweep. Gets it top-edged towards the fine leg region for a boundary. 300 comes up for Pakistan and Pakistan now trails by 112.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, on off, Salman Agha sweeps this to deep backward square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Quicker one, on off, Salman Agha blocks this off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, SIX! Up and over for a boundary. Tossed up, around off, Salman Agha shimmies down the track, gets close to the pitch of the ball and lofts this over the fence towards the deep extra cover region for a biggie.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts this through point for one.

The Pakistan team physio is out in the middle and is having a look at Rizwan. The Pakistan wicket-keeper batter looks set to continue.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Top-spinner and around off, Mohammad Rizwan goes for a sweep and gets really low but misses out. The ball hits Rizwan on the grill of the helmet. The mandatory concussion check will be taking place now.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed through on off, Mohammad Rizwan gts close to the pitch of the ball and blocks it out.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Fuller on off, Salman Agha defends this out.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller around off, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep inside the crease and cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Taijul drags his length back a bit, on middle and off. Rizwan keeps it out.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated on off, Mohammad Rizwan dead bats it.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Flighted on off, Salman Agha drives this to long off for one.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Fuller around off, Salman Agha blocks this to point.

It has got a lot gloomier now in Mirpur. With new ball around the horizon, the pacers will be licking their lips.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Fuller on middle and leg, Salman Agha drills this down to long on for a run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker and flatter on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and punches this to long on for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed through around off, Mohammad Rizwan guides this through the short third region for a couple.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Boundaries are coming thick and fast in this post-Lunch session. Tossed up, around off, Mohammad Rizwan takes a good stride out in front and plays the reverse sweep through the backward point region for a boundary.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker one, on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep inside the crease and blocks this out.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Pushed through on middle and off, Salman Agha pushes this back to the bowler.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Tossed up, on off, Salman Agha drives this to short cover.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Much quicker, on the pads, Salman Agha once again goes for a sweep but Taijul drags his length back and Agha gets a top-dge that lobs both the keeper and the fielder at first slip for a couple of runs.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, FOUR! Excellent maneuvering of the field by Agha. Tossed up, around off, Salman Agha strides a long way across and sweeps this behind square on leg for a boundary more.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Pushed through on off, Salman Agha blocks this out.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, FOUR! Agha doesn't allow Taijul to settle here. Tossed up, on middle and leg, Salman Agha jumps down the track and flicks this over the fielders inside the circle on the leg side for a boundary towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Taijul Islam comes back into the attack.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Fuller around off, Mohammad Rizwan strides close to the pitch of the ball and drives this through the covers region. The ball remains grounded and races to the fence for four runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, around off, Mohammad Rizwan keeps it out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Another one full and drifting past the batter on his outside edge. Rizwan plays for the spin but gets beaten as the ball goes straight past him.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks this to covers.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated around off, Mohammad Rizwan steps out in front to block this but gets beaten on the outside edge. Das gathers this behind the stumps and removes the bails in a flash. This is sent upstairs for a stumping check. Replay shows that the back foot of Rizwan did drag out of the crease but just before Das could disturb the timber, it dragged back inside. NOT OUT.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Fuller around middle and off, Salman Agha sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and wide of off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts this from the toe of his bat towards deep third for a couple of runs.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Just don't bother running for that one. Pitched-up, around off, Mohammad Rizwan strides close to the pitch of the ball and drives this all along the ground through the covers region for a boundary.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it all alone.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Ebadot hits the deck hard and brings one in with the angle. Mohammad Rizwan falls over and just tucks this towards mid-wicket.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, On a length, around off, Salman Agha punches this through covers for a single.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length, wide of off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts this towards deep point for a single.

Will it be spin from both ends? It will be a pacer from the other end as Ebadot Hossain comes into the attack.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fired onto the off pole, Mohammad Rizwan dabs this to short third.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed through on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this towards silly mid off.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, around off, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this to mid-wicket.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks this out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Fuller on middle and off, Salman Agha pushes this towards long on for a single. A direct his at the non-striker's end from the fielder in the deep and the umpire sends this upstairs. Lazy running by Agha but he makes his crease just in time.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Well, the session starts with three runs. Short of a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan goes deep inside the crease and pushes this through the covers region for three runs.

We are back for the post-Lunch session. Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan have walked out in the middle to resume the Pakistan innings. For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will open the bowling in this session.

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

A critical afternoon awaits - As the players head in for the Lunch interval, the psychological edge has swung firmly toward the visitors. Bangladesh’s ability to dismantle a settled batting lineup in the blink of an eye has injected fresh life into the match, leaving the Pakistani camp searching for answers to stem the tide. The post-Lunch session will be the defining period of the day. Pakistan must rebuild through Salman’s fortunate second life, while Bangladesh will be smelling blood, eager to wrap up the tail. We will be back at 6.40 am GMT to see if Pakistan can recover or if the Tigers will continue their march.

Bangladesh’s bowling dominance - The first session undeniably belonged to Bangladesh, who transformed the contest with a ruthless display of wicket-taking. From a position of absolute comfort, Pakistan were sent reeling to 230 for 5 in a frantic period where four wickets fell for just twenty runs. Taskin Ahmed was the primary architect of this destruction, finding extra rhythm and bounce to claim two vital scalps, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz exploited the shifting momentum to pick up a brace of his own. Things could have reached a point of no return for the hosts had Salman Agha not received a massive reprieve, surviving a dismissal only because the bowler had overstepped for a No Ball.

From milestone magic to sudden chaos - The morning began with a sense of triumph for the hosts as the overnight pair of Azan and Fazal continued their clinical accumulation of runs. Resuming at 179 for 1, the spotlight stayed firmly on Azan, who etched his name into the record books by reaching a magnificent century on his Test debut. With Fazal crossing his own half-century milestone at the other end, the foundation looked unshakable at 210 for 1. However, the atmosphere shifted instantly when Azan finally fell and his departure triggered a staggering collapse that saw the middle-order crumble under a sudden barrage of disciplined bowling.

LUNCH ON DAY 3!

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Slower one, outside off, Salman Agha leaves it alone. That will be Lunch Break on Day 3.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Length again, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to the cover fielder.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Good length, just outside off, Salman Agha reads it well and makes a tight leave.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Hard length, on off, Salman Agha blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Slower one, outside off, Salman Agha leaves it alone.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, A tad fuller, targeting the stumps, Salman Agha blocks it to the left of the bowler.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Too full, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to the fielder at square leg.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker, on off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it to mid off.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Sways it down leg, Salman Agha tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha blocks it back to the bowler.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, FOUR! 250 comes up for Pakistan! Much fuller, down the leg side, Salman Agha uses the pace of the ball and sweeps it through fine leg for a boundary.

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Straight on the money. Too full, on off, Salman Agha blocks it back to the bowler.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Top shot! Back of a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan waits for the ball and cuts it late through point for a magnificent boundary.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, on off, and it keeps a tad low. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it off the cue end of his bat towards mid on.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Hard length, just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms at it.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Good length, targeting the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it back to the bowler.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Back of a length, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Slower one, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Slower through the air, on off, Salman Agha blocks it to the cover fielder.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Too full, outside off, Salman Agha pushes it to short cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Too full, on off, Salman Agha blocks it to mid off.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Flighted up, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to mid off.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Drags his length back, on leg, Mohammad Rizwan whips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker, on off, Mohammad Rizwan leans on and blocks it back.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, A tad fuller, on off, Salman Agha covers his line and blocks it to short cover.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Hard length, outside off, Salman Agha shoulders arms at it.

Ebadot Hossain to Mohammad Rizwan, Slows it up, wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwan cuts it through backward point for a run.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Back of a length, on leg, Salman Agha tucks it to backward square leg for a quick single.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, Good length, around off, Salman Agha keeps it out.

Ebadot Hossain to Salman Agha, On a length, wide of off, Salman Agha leaves it all alone.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Quicker one, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes this back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, IS THAT OUT? The body language of the fielding side gestures IT IS. Floated around off, Rizwan takes a half-step in front and looks to block this out. Closes the bat face a touch early and the ball goes past his bat into the gloves of Das behind the stumps. Almost no appeal and pure celebrations from the home side but the umpire keeps his finger down. Shanto sends this upstairs. UltraEdge shows nothing as the ball passes the bat and Bangladesh loses a review.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed through on the pads, Mohammad Rizwan works this to square leg.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on the pads, Mohammad Rizwan tucks this to mid-wicket.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, on off, Rizwan pushes this to covers.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Short and wide of off, Salman Agha cuts this to the deep third region for a couple.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, On a length, wide of off, Salman Agha covers his off stump and leaves it.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Pitched up, around off, Salman Agha drives this to mid off for no run.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, FOUR! This will make Agha breathe a lot easier now. Short and wide of off, Salman Agha goes onto his back foot, gets up on his toes and rides the top of the bounce to cut this through the right of the fielder at point for a boundary to open his account.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Full and wide of off, Salman Agha strides towards the pitch of the ball and leaves it. Agha is on 0 after 15 balls.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Good length, on off, Salman Agha punches this to point.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, NO BALL! How lucky Agha is as he has edged one into the gloves of Das but the buzzer goes around signalling that the bowler has overstepped. 9th No Ball of the innings for Bangladesh, and this is the most costly off all as it had the wicket of Agha written over it, had this been a legal delivery. Good length, in that corridor of uncertainty. Salman Agha pokes at it and gets it edged off the outside edge into the gloves of Das. As the celebration kicked off, and Agha turned back to walk into the dressing room the sound of the buzzer brings a smile on the face of the batter and disappointment to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Top-spinner, around middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan takes a long step across the line and goes for a sweep at it but gets beaten and is hit on the left shoulder. Loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. A bit of discussion between Shanto and Miraz on sending this upstairs but the pair decides against it.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed through on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes this to covers.

Mohammad Rizwan walks out with Pakistan under a serious collapse.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, OUT! CAUGHT! Floated into the batter, on middle and leg, Abdullah Fazal shimmies down the track and has a swing at it. Fails to get right underneath it and ends up chipping this straight into the hands of Taijul Islam at mid on for a soft dismissal. Abdullah Fazal departs at 60. Pakistan are 230 for 5.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Quicker one, on middle and leg, Fazal pushes this back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Pushed through on the pads, Abdullah Fazal tucks this through square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Fuller around off, Abdullah Fazal strides out in front and keeps it out.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Short and around off, Salman Agha dabs this around second slip. Agha is yet to open his account.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Back of a length, around off, Salman Agha cuts this towards the right of the gully for no run.

Taskin Ahmed to Abdullah Fazal, Full and on middle and leg, Abdullah Fazal flicks this to mid on and takes on Nahid Rana for a quick single.

Taskin Ahmed to Abdullah Fazal, Quicker one, on middle and off, Abdullah Fazal blocks this to covers.

Taskin Ahmed to Abdullah Fazal, On a length, around off, Abdullah Fazal leaves it all alone.

Taskin Ahmed to Abdullah Fazal, Back of a length, around off, Abdullah Fazal bunts this to covers.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Quicker and fuller, on off, Salman Agha defends this off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Full and wide outside off, Salman Agha leaves it.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Pushed through wide of off, Salman Agha keeps it out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Fuller on the pads, Salman Agha blocks this around mid-wicket.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Salman Agha tucksthis to the right of the bowler for no run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Short of a length, around off, Abdullah Fazal rocks back and cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Hard length, wide of off, Salman Agha gets lured into the temptation to strike big and goes for a big booming drive. Gets beaten on his outside edge.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, On a length, wide outside off, Salman Agha ives it a good look and offers no stroke at it.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Hard length, on top of off, Salman Agha presses onto the front foot and keeps it out.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, Good length, wide of off, Salman Agha leaves it all alone.

Taskin Ahmed to Salman Agha, On a length, around middle and off, Salman Agha blocks this off his front foot.

Taskin Ahmed to Abdullah Fazal, Good length, around off, Abdullah Fazal pushes this through backward point for a single.

Salman Agha walks out next in the middle.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Saud Shakeel, OUT! LBW! Tossed up, around middle and off, Saud Shakeel goes down on a knee and looks to sweep it. Misses out completely and the ball goes past the bat of Saud and hits him around his stomach. A loud appeal for LBW and the umpire raises his finger. Saud Shakeel goes up almost immediately, suggesting glove involvement. UltraEdge shows nothing as the ball passes the bat. Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the middle stump. The on-field decision of OUT stays. Saud Shakeel departs for a duck.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Saud Shakeel, Fuller around off, Saud Shakeel keeps it out off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Saud Shakeel, Arm-delivery, on off, Saud Shakeel looks to block it off his front foot. Gets an inide edge onto the pads.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Saud Shakeel, Tossed up, wide of off, Saud Shakeel strides out in front and keeps it out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Short of a length, on off, Abdullah Fazal punches this off his back foot through covers for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Tossed up, wide of off, Abdullah Fazal leaves it all alone.

DRINKS! It has been a phase of the game that has belonged to the hosts. 2 wickets have fallen and both of them to Tasking. Fazal is looking good, but he will need to start all over again after the fall of two quick wickets on the other end. Saud Shakeel is the next batter out in the middle.

Taskin Ahmed to Shan Masood, OUT! CAUGHT! A bit too full from Taskin Ahmed, around off, Shan Masood goes for a drive through cover but gets it away off the outer half of his bat. The ball goes low to the right of Shadman Islam at point and Islam takes a good catch diving low to his right. DOuble strike from Taskin Ahmed this morning.

Taskin Ahmed to Shan Masood, Good length, wide of off, Shan Masood gets low a bit and looks to pierce the gap at backward point but gets beaten.

Taskin Ahmed to Shan Masood, Taskin comes around the stumps and bowls one into the batter off a good length. Shan Masood blocks this around short leg.

Taskin Ahmed to Shan Masood, Short and wide of off, Shan Masood arches back and cuts this on the bounce towards point.

Taskin Ahmed to Shan Masood, On a length, around off, Shan Masood blocks this off his front foot.

Taskin Ahmed to Shan Masood, Back of a length, around off, Shan Masood cuts this to the left of the fielder at point for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Pushed through on middle and off, Abdullah Fazal defends this off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Quicker one, on middle and off, Abdullah Fazal tucks this to mid-wicket for a dot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Fired into the batter, on middle and leg, Fazal blocks this out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, SIX! Excellent use of the feet for a huge six. Tossed up, around middle and off, Abdullah Fazal shimmies down the track and lofts this up and over the bowler and the fence in front of the sight screen for a biggie.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Quicker one, around off, Abdullah Fazal tucks this to mid-wicket.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Abdullah Fazal, Much slower, flighted, around off. Abdullah Fazal looks to block this off his front foot but gets beaten as the ball turns sharply away from the batter.