NEW DELHI: Veteran keeper-bater Mushfiqur Rahim fell simply in need of a well-deserved double hundred as Bangladesh posted 565 all out of their first innings, responding to Pakistan’s 448-6 declared on day 4 of the opening take a look at in Rawalpindi.
Mushfiqur (171) mixed with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who scored 77, for a vital 196-run partnership for the seventh wicket, led Bangladesh to their highest complete towards Pakistan on the batsman-friendly Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh’s innings noticed 5 gamers rating 50 or extra, contributing to a complete of over 1,000 runs scored within the match to this point, whereas solely 17 wickets have fallen.
Pakistan ended the day at 23 for 1, trailing by 94 runs after opener Saim Ayub was dismissed cheaply.
Abdullah Shafique was batting on 12, with captain Shan Masood at 9 runs on the different finish.
“We didn’t anticipate the wicket to be so gradual,” Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood informed the broadcasters.
“It was a sizzling day however nonetheless credit score to our bowlers who ran in onerous and gave their greatest.”
The pitch in Rawalpindi proved to be unresponsive, neutralizing Pakistan’s usually potent new ball assault that includes Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.
Resuming at 316 for five, Bangladesh’s innings noticed Naseem Shah (3-93) eradicating Litton Das for 56 runs, however Mushfiqur and Miraz held agency to ease any potential collapse.
Mushfiqur, demonstrating exceptional focus, celebrated his eleventh take a look at century. Nonetheless, Mohammad Ali ended Mushfiqur’s glowing innings, which included 22 fours and one six, by having him caught behind for 191. Miraz continued to press Bangladesh’s benefit with six fours earlier than Afridi dismissed him.
Mushfiqur (171) mixed with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who scored 77, for a vital 196-run partnership for the seventh wicket, led Bangladesh to their highest complete towards Pakistan on the batsman-friendly Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh’s innings noticed 5 gamers rating 50 or extra, contributing to a complete of over 1,000 runs scored within the match to this point, whereas solely 17 wickets have fallen.
Pakistan ended the day at 23 for 1, trailing by 94 runs after opener Saim Ayub was dismissed cheaply.
Abdullah Shafique was batting on 12, with captain Shan Masood at 9 runs on the different finish.
“We didn’t anticipate the wicket to be so gradual,” Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood informed the broadcasters.
“It was a sizzling day however nonetheless credit score to our bowlers who ran in onerous and gave their greatest.”
The pitch in Rawalpindi proved to be unresponsive, neutralizing Pakistan’s usually potent new ball assault that includes Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.
Resuming at 316 for five, Bangladesh’s innings noticed Naseem Shah (3-93) eradicating Litton Das for 56 runs, however Mushfiqur and Miraz held agency to ease any potential collapse.
Mushfiqur, demonstrating exceptional focus, celebrated his eleventh take a look at century. Nonetheless, Mohammad Ali ended Mushfiqur’s glowing innings, which included 22 fours and one six, by having him caught behind for 191. Miraz continued to press Bangladesh’s benefit with six fours earlier than Afridi dismissed him.
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