Pakistan vs Bangladesh Second Test match in Rawalpindi saw the Pakistan team bowled out for 274 runs in their first innings. In response, Bangladesh started their first innings with 10 runs on the board without losing any wicket. Shadman Islam, with 6 runs, and Zakir Hasan, yet to score, are currently at the crease.
In this second Test match, Bangladesh won the toss and decided to field first. Pakistan’s opening pair, Abdullah Shafiq and Saeem Ayub, stepped in to start the innings. However, Abdullah Shafique was dismissed early, bowled by Tasin Ahmad in the very first over. After this early setback, Saeem Ayub and captain Shan Masood formed a crucial 107-run partnership. Shan Masood scored 57 runs but was trapped lbw by Mehdi Hasan Miraz. Shortly after, Saeem Ayub also fell to Mehdi Hasan Miraz after making a solid 58 runs.
Among the other Pakistani batsmen, Saud Shakeel managed 18 runs, while Babar Azam contributed 31 runs. Mohammad Rizwan added 29 runs, Khurram Shahzad 12, and Mohammad Ali 2 runs. Salman Agha made a significant contribution with 54 runs, and Abrar Ahmed added 9 runs at the end.
Bangladesh’s bowlers performed exceptionally well, with Mehdi Hasan Miraz taking 5 wickets in the innings. Tasin Ahmad picked up 3 wickets, while Naheed and Shakib Al Hasan took one wicket each.
Bangladesh currently leads the two-match series 1-0. The second Test match in Rawalpindi has four days scheduled, but the first day’s play was affected by rain. The ongoing Pakistan vs Bangladesh Second Test is setting up to be a crucial battle as both teams look to gain the upper hand.
