Summary The Pakistani bowlers impressed from the outset, with Mohammad Abbas striking in the very first over to give Bangladesh an early setback
SYLHET (Dunya News) - Bangladesh were bowled out for 278 runs in their first innings against Pakistan, while Pakistan reached 21 without loss by stumps on the opening day of the second Test.
In the second Test being played in Sylhet, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first.
The Pakistani bowlers impressed from the outset, with Mohammad Abbas striking in the very first over to give Bangladesh an early setback.
Abbas later claimed his second wicket with the hosts on 44 runs.
Bangladesh lost their third wicket at 63 runs, with Khurram Shahzad taking the dismissal. By the end of the first session, the home side had reached 101 for 3.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure in the second session as well, and by tea, six Bangladeshi batters had returned to the pavilion with the score at 168.
However, in the final session, Litton Das produced a responsible yet aggressive innings and scored a brilliant century.
His outstanding knock of 126 runs played a key role in taking Bangladesh to 278.
Other notable contributors for Bangladesh included Najmul Hossain Shanto with 29, Tanzid Hasan with 26, Mushfiqur Rahim with 23, Mominul Haque with 22, and Taijul Islam with 16 runs.
For Pakistan, Khurram Shahzad claimed four wickets, while Mohammad Abbas took three. Hasan Ali picked up two wickets and Sajid Khan claimed one.
In reply, Pakistan finished the opening day on 21 without loss.
Openers Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal remained unbeaten on 13 and 8 respectively, and will resume batting on the second day.
Bangladesh currently lead the two-match Test series 1-0 after winning the opening Test.
