Resuming their innings at 158-4, Pakistan capitalized on the beneficial batting situations, with Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel forming a formidable partnership.
The duo added 240 runs for the fifth wicket, irritating the Bangladesh bowlers who struggled to seek out breakthroughs.
Rizwan, showcasing his trademark resilience and shot-making prowess, reached his half-century earlier than lunch and continued to construct on his innings.
He reached his third Check century with a boundary off Shakib Al Hasan, a testomony to his composure and skill to speed up when wanted.
Shakeel, displaying elegant strokeplay, complemented Rizwan’s aggression together with his personal composed innings.
He reached his third Check century, additional solidifying Pakistan’s grip on the match. His dismissal, a stumping off Mehidy Hasan Miraz, lastly broke the formidable partnership.
Regardless of Shakeel’s departure, Rizwan remained unfazed, reaching 171 not out earlier than Pakistan declared their innings. His innings, characterised by grit and willpower, proved instrumental in establishing a commanding complete for the hosts.
Agha Salman (19) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (29) supplied beneficial contributions in the direction of the tip, additional bolstering Pakistan’s complete.
Bangladesh, going through a steep goal, ended the day at 27 for no loss, with Shadman Islam (12*) and Zakir Hasan (11*) unbeaten on the crease.
The guests face an uphill battle to salvage a end result from this Check match, with Pakistan’s bowlers keen to use the situations and safe an early sequence lead.
