Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 4: Live Score Updates

Goodbye! So, with several overs lost due to rain and the fading light today, there's a good chance the umpires might call for an early start tomorrow to make up for lost time, rather than sticking to the scheduled 4 am GMT first ball. To ensure you don't miss any of the action or the crucial pre-match build-up, be sure to tune in an hour early. Until then, it's goodbye from the commentary box, cheers!

Fading lights ended the day - When play finally resumed in the evening, Shaheen Afridi provided a vital breakthrough by getting Mominul caught behind for a hard-fought 56. However, Shanto remained absolutely resolute at the crease, finishing the day unbeaten on 58 alongside the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim. The duo safely guided the hosts to 152 for 3, stretching their overall lead to a very handy 179 runs. Unfortunately, the murky skies returned, and fading light forced the umpires to call stumps early, setting the stage for a highly intriguing final day.

A crucial stand - Just when the visitors were looking dangerous, Mominul Haque and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto dug their heels in to rescue the innings. They played sensibly, putting together a brilliant century stand to frustrate the fielding side completely. Both batters reached well-deserved half-centuries, slowly grinding down the bowling attack. Just as Bangladesh reclaimed the momentum, the skies opened up and completely wiped out the entire middle session, keeping the players in the dressing room.

Early breakthroughs for Pakistan - That brings us to the close of Day 4, a day where the weather ultimately played the biggest innings. The morning belonged to the Pakistani seamers, who came out steaming with the new ball. With the hosts stumbling at 23 for 2, it looked like Pakistan was about to rip through the top order and force a dramatic collapse.

Play halted! The play has been stopped due to bad light. The players and umpires make their way off the field. Well, Stumps have been called on Day 4 as well due to bad light.

Game stopped due to : Bad Light

A low full toss, on middle, Mushfiqur Rahim eases it to mid on.

Full again, on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim flicks it to mid-wicket.

Nice and full, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it back to the bowler.

Slight halt! The lightmeters are out. The umpires are checking if the lights are fine to continue. For now, it seems fine. We are good to continue.

Good over from Noman Ali. Fired in, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it to mid on.

Nice and full, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.

Too full, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it to mid off.

FOUR! Just over mid on! Much fuller, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim chips it just over the leaping fielder at mid on for a boundary. That was close.

Flatter, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim eases it back to the bowler.

Short ball, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to mid-wicket.

Short and wide, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it alone.

Much fuller, on leg, Mushfiqur Rahim digs it to mid on.

Length again, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim eases it to mid off.

Good length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it back to the bowler.