Pakistan in a pickle as Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s effective bowling session left Pakistan in a vulnerable state on the fifth day of the first Test in Rawalpindi. Bangladesh consistently took wickets, preventing any significant partnerships, as Pakistan found themselves at 108 for 6 by lunchtime, still 9 runs behind.
Pakistan in a pickle as Bangladesh
The day started positively for Bangladesh as Hasan Mahmud caught the outside edge of Shan Masood’s bat when the Pakistan captain attempted to hit a short delivery. Initially, the on-field umpire did not give it out, but the decision was overturned after Bangladesh’s DRS appeal showed a spike on UltraEdge. Babar Azam was close to being dismissed for a pair when he edged a delivery from Shoriful Islam, but Litton Das failed to catch it. Despite a shaky beginning, Babar settled in and confidently executed a cut shot off Mahmud for his first boundary.
Pakistan in a pickle as Bangladesh
Babar also managed a four off Shakib Al Hasan but he wasn’t in control of the shot as he got a thick edge attempting a cut. Abdullah Shafique, at the other end, was employing a cautious approach and was troubled a couple of times by Nahid Rana in his first over. Shafique got his first four of the day when he tried to duck under a short ball from Rana and the ball clipped the back of the bat and went over the ‘keeper.
Pakistan in a pickle as Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the match by 10 wickets, which means they chased down the required target without losing any wickets in their second innings. Here’s how it happened:
- First Innings:
- Pakistan batted first and scored 448 runs for the loss of 6 wickets (declared).
- Bangladesh responded with a massive total of 565 runs in their first innings, thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim’s brilliant knock of 191.
- Second Innings:
- Pakistan’s second innings was a struggle. They managed only 108 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
- Bangladesh needed just 9 runs to win in their second innings.
- Bangladesh’s Chase:
- Openers from Bangladesh (likely Shadman Islam and Liton Das) scored the required 9 runs without losing any wickets.
- Since they didn’t lose a single wicket while chasing, Bangladesh won by 10 wickets.
