Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas (left) appeals throughout first Check towards Bangladesh on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Dhaka on Might 9, 2026. X@@TheRealPCB
Mohammad Abbas picked up all three wickets to fall within the morning session, however Mushfiqur Rahim’s resilience ensured Bangladesh reached 380-7 at lunch on Day 2 within the first Check on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.
Resuming at 301-4, Bangladesh misplaced Litton Das for 33 as Abbas struck early to cut back the hosts to 338-5. The skilled pacer then struck once more to take away Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 10, additional slowing the scoring.
Abbas accomplished his three-wicket haul simply earlier than the lunch interval, dismissing Taijul Islam for 17.
Regardless of wickets falling at common intervals, Rahim anchored the innings with a composed and managed knock, holding Bangladesh regular beneath stress. At lunch, he was unbeaten on 71 alongside Ebadot Hossain, who had but to attain.
Bangladesh had dominated the opening day after being requested to bat first, ending at 301-4 in 85 overs.
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a commanding 101 off 130 balls, whereas Mominul Haque added a fluent 91 off 200 deliveries. The pair stitched collectively a vital 170-run partnership after early wickets from Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali diminished Bangladesh to 31-2.
Pakistan’s bowlers shared the wickets, however struggled with consistency and self-discipline, conceding 31 extras throughout the innings.
