Bangladesh staged a solid comeback on Day 3 of the first Test in Dhaka, restricting Pakistan after an early batting collapse at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan resumed the day at 179-1 but quickly lost momentum, slipping to 230-5 in the morning session.
Azan Awais Shines on Debut Despite Collapse
Debutant Azan Awais continued his impressive start, completing a well-crafted century before being dismissed by Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed.
Fellow debutant Abdullah Fazal also contributed a valuable 60 runs, but Pakistan’s middle order collapsed soon after. Captain Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, and Fazal fell in quick succession, putting the visitors under pressure.
Bangladesh Bowlers Dominate Key Phase
Bangladesh’s bowlers controlled the session, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking three wickets, while Taskin Ahmed claimed two.
By lunch, Pakistan had reached 251-5, still trailing by 162 runs, with Agha Salman and Mohammad Rizwan at the crease attempting to rebuild the innings.
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Match Poised After Intense Morning Session
Agha Salman and Rizwan added a brief partnership to steady the innings, but Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling kept Pakistan from regaining full control of the match.
The contest remains finely balanced as both teams look to gain the upper hand in the first Test.
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