RAWALPINDI – After powerful knocks by Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, Pakistan declared their first innings at 448-6 on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Rizwan and Shakeel stitched a partnership of 240 runs to put Pakistan on top as both completed their third century of their Test careers.
After Shakeel was stumped for 141, Rizwan continued fireworks with bat as he was at 171* when the innings was declared. Shaheen Afridi made unbeaten 29 off 24..
Starting Day at 158-4, prolific hitters Mohammad Rizwan (24) and Saud Shakeel (57) continued their strong performance, forming a robust 142-run partnership before lunch.
The duo slammed centuries, with Shakeel scoring 115 off 224 balls and Rizwan making 119 off 172. Bangladeshi bowlers struggled to break their defense.
On Day 1, the hosts had rough start after being asked to bat, losing Abdullah Shafique (2), Shan Masood (6), and Babar Azam (0) within the first 10 overs.
Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel’s crucial 98-run partnership helped stabilize the innings. Saim scored 56 off 98 balls, featuring four fours and a six. Saud and Rizwan then advanced Pakistan to a solid position by the end of the day.
For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud each took two wickets.
Playing XIs
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) |
| Saim Ayub | Shadman Islam |
| Shan Masood (c) | Zakir Hasan |
| Babar Azam | Mominul Haque |
| Saud Shakeel | Mushfiqur Rahim |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Salman Ali Agha | Litton Kumer Das |
| Shaheen Afridi | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Naseem Shah | Shoriful Islam |
| Mohammad Ali | Hasan Mahmud |
| Khurram Shahzad | Nahid Rana |
