NEW DELHI: Shadman Islam, the Bangladeshi opener, fell simply wanting a valiant century by a mere seven runs, however his efforts propelled Bangladesh to a commendable 316/5 at stumps on the third day of the primary Check towards Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Islam’s affected person knock of 93 off 183 balls saved Bangladesh’s hopes alive of both securing a draw or reaching their maiden victory over Pakistan of their 14th Check encounter, AFP reported.
Because the day drew to an in depth, skilled batsman Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 55, whereas Litton Das was not out on 52, additional strengthening Bangladesh’s place. The duo had solid a strong unbroken partnership of 98 runs for the sixth wicket.
Bangladesh at the moment path Pakistan’s declared whole of 448-6 by 132 runs, with 5 wickets remaining. The Rawalpindi stadium pitch has confirmed to be unresponsive to bowlers, practically diminishing Pakistan’s probabilities of securing a considerable lead.
Rahim reached his 28th Check half-century by hitting Shaheen Shah Afridi for his seventh boundary. Das additionally introduced up his fifty, smashing three boundaries and a six in a single over from Naseem Shah after Pakistan took the second new ball.
Nevertheless, it was Shadman who anchored Bangladesh’s resistance. The 29-year-old left-hander displayed resilience and was closing in on his second century earlier than being bowled by a pointy supply from Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali within the remaining over earlier than tea.
Pakistan additionally dismissed Shakib Al Hasan for 15, because the ace all-rounder performed a unfastened shot towards part-time spinner Saim Ayub, who claimed his maiden wicket in his first-ever Check over.
Pacer Khurram Shahzad was the standout bowler with figures of 2-47, whereas Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, and Ayub every took a wicket. Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi went wicketless in his 18 overs.
Earlier, Shadman anchored Bangladesh’s innings, including 52 runs for the fourth wicket with Rahim, following a cussed 94-run stand with Mominul Haque (50). Shadman hit 12 boundaries throughout his combating five-hour, 29-minute keep on the crease.
Haque was the one batter dismissed within the post-lunch session, bowled by Shahzad after lacking a supply. He scored 28 runs, hitting 5 boundaries in his 76-ball innings.
Shadman anchored Bangladesh’s resistance as Pakistan’s tempo assault struggled on a Rawalpindi pitch that had considerably slowed down. The Shadman-Haque partnership led the restoration after Pakistan eliminated Zakir Hasan (12) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (16) through the prolonged three-hour session on account of Friday prayers.
Pakistan utilized all 4 pacers however lacked a frontline spinner. Half-time gradual bowler Agha Salman trapped Shadman leg-before wicket on 57, however the resolution was overturned on overview.
Bangladesh, resuming at 27-0, misplaced Zakir early to a superb one-handed catch by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan off Naseem Shah’s bowling within the fifth over of the day. Shanto appeared in good contact however was bowled between bat and pad by Shahzad, leaving Bangladesh at 53-2.
The second and remaining Check will even be held in Rawalpindi beginning on August 30, as a part of the nine-team World Check Championship’s third cycle (2023-2025).
Islam’s affected person knock of 93 off 183 balls saved Bangladesh’s hopes alive of both securing a draw or reaching their maiden victory over Pakistan of their 14th Check encounter, AFP reported.
Because the day drew to an in depth, skilled batsman Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 55, whereas Litton Das was not out on 52, additional strengthening Bangladesh’s place. The duo had solid a strong unbroken partnership of 98 runs for the sixth wicket.
Bangladesh at the moment path Pakistan’s declared whole of 448-6 by 132 runs, with 5 wickets remaining. The Rawalpindi stadium pitch has confirmed to be unresponsive to bowlers, practically diminishing Pakistan’s probabilities of securing a considerable lead.
Rahim reached his 28th Check half-century by hitting Shaheen Shah Afridi for his seventh boundary. Das additionally introduced up his fifty, smashing three boundaries and a six in a single over from Naseem Shah after Pakistan took the second new ball.
Nevertheless, it was Shadman who anchored Bangladesh’s resistance. The 29-year-old left-hander displayed resilience and was closing in on his second century earlier than being bowled by a pointy supply from Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali within the remaining over earlier than tea.
Pakistan additionally dismissed Shakib Al Hasan for 15, because the ace all-rounder performed a unfastened shot towards part-time spinner Saim Ayub, who claimed his maiden wicket in his first-ever Check over.
Pacer Khurram Shahzad was the standout bowler with figures of 2-47, whereas Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, and Ayub every took a wicket. Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi went wicketless in his 18 overs.
Earlier, Shadman anchored Bangladesh’s innings, including 52 runs for the fourth wicket with Rahim, following a cussed 94-run stand with Mominul Haque (50). Shadman hit 12 boundaries throughout his combating five-hour, 29-minute keep on the crease.
Haque was the one batter dismissed within the post-lunch session, bowled by Shahzad after lacking a supply. He scored 28 runs, hitting 5 boundaries in his 76-ball innings.
Shadman anchored Bangladesh’s resistance as Pakistan’s tempo assault struggled on a Rawalpindi pitch that had considerably slowed down. The Shadman-Haque partnership led the restoration after Pakistan eliminated Zakir Hasan (12) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (16) through the prolonged three-hour session on account of Friday prayers.
Pakistan utilized all 4 pacers however lacked a frontline spinner. Half-time gradual bowler Agha Salman trapped Shadman leg-before wicket on 57, however the resolution was overturned on overview.
Bangladesh, resuming at 27-0, misplaced Zakir early to a superb one-handed catch by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan off Naseem Shah’s bowling within the fifth over of the day. Shanto appeared in good contact however was bowled between bat and pad by Shahzad, leaving Bangladesh at 53-2.
The second and remaining Check will even be held in Rawalpindi beginning on August 30, as a part of the nine-team World Check Championship’s third cycle (2023-2025).
