Summary Bangladesh currently lead the series 1-0 after securing a 104-run victory in the first Test
(Web Desk) – Bangladesh is struggling at 126-6 in their first innings against Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Shan Masood elected to field first in the must-win match of the two-Test series.
Bangladesh openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Tanzid Hasan began the innings, but the hosts suffered an early setback when Mahmudul Hasan was dismissed by pacer Mohammad Abbas on just the second ball of the opening over.
Tanzid Hasan scored 26 runs, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made 29. Mominul Haque contributed 22 runs and Mushfiqur Rahim added 23 before being dismissed.
Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad shared the bowling honours, claiming three wickets each to put Bangladesh under pressure.
Pakistan made three changes to their playing XI for the second Test, bringing back star batter Babar Azam in place of Imam-ul-Haq, while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Noman Ali were replaced by Khurram Shahzad and Sajid Khan.
Bangladesh currently lead the two-match series 1-0 after defeating Pakistan by 104 runs in the opening Test. Chasing a target of 268 in Dhaka, Pakistan were bowled out for 163 in their second innings.
Pakistan Playing XI: Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hassan Ali, Muhammad Abbas.
Bangladesh Playing XI: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
