Dhaka: Bangladesh have set Pakistan a target of 268 runs after declaring their second innings at 240-9 on the fourth day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh Build Lead Before Declaration
Resuming at 152-3, Bangladesh added 88 runs before declaring. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 87, while Mominul Haque made 56.
For Pakistan, Hasan Ali and Noman Ali took three wickets each.
Pakistan Early Setback in Chase
In pursuit of 268, Pakistan suffered an early blow as Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed cheaply, leaving the visitors at 6-1 at lunch.
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Match Situation
Earlier, Bangladesh had built a strong position after posting 413 in their first innings, powered by centuries from Shanto and key contributions from Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Pakistan responded with 386, despite a century from debutant Azan Awais and half-centuries from Abdullah Fazal, Salman Ali Agha, and Mohammad Rizwan.
Bowling Performances
For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas took 5 wickets in the first innings, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred for Bangladesh with a five-wicket haul in Pakistan’s reply.
The match remains evenly poised as Pakistan continue their chase on the final day.
