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Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
, May 08, 2026
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... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
Discipline or dominance - As they head into the afternoon session, Shan Masood’s men must find a way to dry up the runs and force an error, or they risk letting the game slip further away before the first day is out. The Pakistani bowlers need to be much more disciplined to curtail the flow of runs first, which might just create the pressure needed to break this burgeoning partnership. We will be back with the post-Lunch session at 6.40 am GMT.
Pakistan's inconsistent opening salvo - For Pakistan, the morning has been a case of hot and cold spells. While Hasan Ali struck gold with a wicket on his very first delivery, he has struggled to maintain that threat. Shaheen Afridi’s radar was wayward throughout his opening burst, and while Mohammad Abbas maintained his trademark discipline in the corridor of uncertainty, his lack of pace failed to hurry the Bangladeshi batters on this surface.
The captain’s stand and Mominul’s composure - Since those breakthroughs, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and the experienced Mominul Haque have slammed that door shut with a rock-solid, unbeaten 70-run partnership for the third wicket. Shanto has looked particularly fluent, racing to 39 with authoritative strokeplay, while Mominul has provided the perfect foil, reaching 31 with a composed approach. The duo appears set for a long haul, capitalising on a Pakistani bowling effort that has been largely inconsistent.
Resilience amidst uneven bounce - At the lunch break on Day 1 in Mirpur, Bangladesh, sit comfortably at 101/2, having successfully navigated a tricky opening session after being put in to bat. Despite the visible grass cover and unpredictable, uneven bounce that promised to make life a nightmare for the batters, the hosts have largely neutralised Pakistan's much-vaunted pace attack. Openers Shadman Islam and Mahmudul Hasan Joy did the heavy lifting early on, weathering a difficult new-ball spell, however, just as they looked to accelerate, both fell in quick succession, leaving the door slightly ajar for the visitors.
LUNCH ON DAY 1 - 26 overs were bowled in this session, with Bangladesh scoring 101 for the loss of 2 wickets.
End Of The Over 26 : 101/2
5 Runs
- 125.1
- 125.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 025.5
- 125.6
N. Shanto
39 (50)
M. Haque
31 (57)
N. Ali
1-0-5-0
25.6
1
Noman Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tap and single! Tossed up, fuller, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on his front foot and drives it with soft hands toward the mid off fielder to get the quick single. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!
25.5
0
Noman Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Just outside off, fuller, Shanto pushes it to short cover.
25.4
1
Noman Ali To Mominul Haque
A tad fuller, outside off, Mominul Haque covers the stumps and pushes it through point for a comfortable single. 100 up for Bangladesh!
25.3
1
Noman Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flat and pitches it up, on middle, Shanto gets on his front foot and drives it to long on for another single.
25.2
1
Noman Ali To Mominul Haque
Ali drags his length back, outside off, Mominul Haque rocks back and punches it to point for a single.
25.1
1
Noman Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, around off, Shanto drives it to cover for a single.
Noman Ali comes into the attack. Left-arm orthodox against two left-handed batters.
End Of The Over 25 : 96/2
9 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 624.5
- 124.6
N. Shanto
36 (46)
M. Haque
29 (55)
S. Agha
3-0-17-0
24.6
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Muhc fuller, on middle, Shanto flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
24.5
6
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
SIX! Hammered away! Salman Agha drags his length back, on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto exactly knew where Agha would place the ball. Shanto instianly gets on his back foot, opens his stance and pulls it up and over the deep square leg fence for the first six of the game.
24.4
1
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Tossed up, on middle, Mominul Haque goes deep into the crease and rolls his wrists to flick it to square leg for a single.
24.3
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flighted, fuller, on off, Shanto prods to his front and pushes it to cover and gets a single.
24.2
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
A touch fuller, on middle and leg. Shanto looks it down the deck.
24.1
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Flat and fuller, down the leg side, Shanto misses his flick.
End Of The Over 24 : 87/2
0 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
M. Haque
28 (54)
N. Shanto
28 (41)
S. Afridi
9-2-37-1
23.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Good length, on off, Mominul Haque gets right on top of the bounce and keeps it out.
23.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, around off, Mominul Haque covers his off stump, gets a good reading of the bounce here and leaves it. The ball nips back in and hits him on his thigh pads but was going over the stumps. A good leave.
23.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Hard length, on off, Mominul Haque blocks this towards extra cover.
23.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
On a length, around middle and off, Mominul Haque pushes this to covers for a dot.
23.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Hard length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque defends this off his front foot.
23.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Good length, wide of off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone. The ball is still dying on the keeper and Rizwan has not adjusted yet.
End Of The Over 23 : 87/2
4 Runs
- 122.1
- 022.2
- 122.3
- 122.4
- 122.5
- 022.6
N. Shanto
28 (41)
M. Haque
28 (48)
S. Agha
2-0-8-0
22.6
0
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Quicker one, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto keps it out.
22.5
1
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Tossed up, around off, Mominul Haque looks to muscle this through covers but gets it edged off the inside edge and the ball rolls through short fine leg for a run.
22.4
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rises with the bounce and smashes this towards dweeper cover for one.
22.3
1
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Under-cutter, around the pads, Mominul Haque gets onto his back foot and flicks this to fine leg for a single.
22.2
0
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Flighted around off, Mominul Haque pushes this to covers.
22.1
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 22 : 83/2
5 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 121.4
- 421.5
- 021.6
M. Haque
26 (45)
N. Shanto
26 (38)
S. Afridi
8-1-37-1
21.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Good length, around off, Mominul Haque pushes this towards the bowler.
21.5
4
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
FOUR! As elegant as he could have made it look. Pitched-up delivery, around off, Mominul Haque strides close to the pitch of the ball, shifts his body weight onto his front foot and drives this through the covers region for a boundary. The pair has now added 52-runs together in the middle.
21.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through square leg for a single.
21.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Good length, wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gives it a good look and leaves it.
21.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Some venom from Shaheen. Bumper, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto ducks down.
21.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this to mid on.
End Of The Over 21 : 78/2
4 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 120.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 220.6
M. Haque
22 (43)
N. Shanto
25 (34)
S. Agha
1-0-4-0
20.6
2
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Full and wide outside off, Mominul Haque goes deep inside his crease and looks to cut this square but gets an underedge again and this time the ball nutmegs the keeper for a couple behind the stumps.
20.5
0
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Pushed through, around off, Mominul Haque blocks this off his front foot.
20.4
1
Salman Agha To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tossed up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses onto his front foot and drives this through mid off for a single.
20.3
1
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Quicker, one around off, Mominul Haque cuts this through point for a single.
20.2
0
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Arm-ball, around off, Mominul Haque rocks back to cut this away through point but gets it off the underedge and the ball rolls to the left of the keeper.
20.1
0
Salman Agha To Mominul Haque
Fuller around off, Mominul Haque blocks this to covers.
First sight of spin as the skipper of Pakistan, Salman Agha, introduced himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 20 : 74/2
9 Runs
- 419.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 119.4
- 419.5
- 019.6
N. Shanto
24 (33)
M. Haque
19 (38)
S. Afridi
7-1-32-1
19.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, on off, Shanto fends it to mid on for no runs. 9 runs from the over.
19.5
4
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! A majestic shot from the skipper of Bangladesh. With each of these shots, the confidence will just rise higher. Good-length delivery, on the fifth stump, nipping it back to the bowler. Najmul Hossain Shanto strides out toward the delivery and punches it through the gap, between the cover fielders for four runs.
19.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Fuller, on the pads, Mominul Haque flicks it to deep fine leg for a single.
19.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
On a length, outside off, Mominul Haque once again leaves it.
19.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Pitches it up, much fuller, outside off. Mominul Haque prods forward and makes a leave at it.
19.1
4
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Runs are piling thick as fast now! This is a good-length delivery, on off and middle, not much movement on the delivery. Mominul Haque gets on his front foot and just pushes it toward the left of the bowler. The ball rolls away to long on fence for another boundary.
End Of The Over 19 : 65/2
6 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 218.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 418.6
N. Shanto
20 (31)
M. Haque
14 (34)
H. Ali
5-0-19-1
18.6
4
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Short and punished! Short of a length from Hasan Ali, on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets on his back foot and pulls it to the far right of deep square leg fielder for four runs.
18.5
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Slower now from Ali. Shanto lunges forward and blocks it to mid on.
18.4
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Pitched up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches this to the bowler's left. Ali fields this well.
18.3
2
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through mid-wicket and takes two.
18.2
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a good length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto fends it back to the bowler.
18.1
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hasan Ali comes over the wicket to the left-hander and delivers on a good length, just outside off. Shanto gets his body behind the delivery and blocks it to the off side.
End Of The Over 18 : 59/2
9 Runs
- 417.1
- 017.2
- 1 LB 17.3
- 217.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
N. Shanto
14 (25)
M. Haque
14 (34)
S. Afridi
6-1-23-1
17.6
1
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Pitches it up, on leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it uppishly toward short mid-wicket and gets a single.
17.5
1
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Good-length delivery, around the pads of the batter. Mominul Haque clips it to deep fine leg for a single.
17.4
2
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Much fuller, on off. Mominul Haque punches it from the toe end of his bat, past the cover fielder for a couple of runs.
17.3
lb
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller, down the leg side, Shanto fails to connect his flick and wears on his pad. The ball rolls to deep fine leg and gets a leg bye.
17.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, outside off, Shanto looks to push it away but gets beaten.
17.1
4
Shaheen Afridi To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! What a beautiful shot! Afridi rejoins the attack and bowls it fuller, on off and middle. Shanto lunges on his front foot and drives it through mid on for four runs.
End Of The Over 17 : 50/2
5 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 116.4
- 016.5
- 416.6
M. Haque
11 (32)
N. Shanto
9 (21)
H. Ali
4-0-13-1
16.6
4
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Now that is some confident-looking shot from Haque! Ali offers on the back of the good length, outside off. Mominul Haque sees the width on the delivery, frees his arms, and crunches a cut shot through the right of the point fielder for four runs.
16.5
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Full, outside off, Mominul Haque leans forward and pushes it to the cover region.
16.4
1
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Ali gets some bounce off the track! He pitches it on a touch fuller, on the seventh stump, but the track assists with some bounce on it. Shanto opens the face of the bat and steers it away from the sticker part of his willow.
16.3
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Back of a length, on middle, Shanto defends it to the leg side.
16.2
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, outside off, Shanto shuffles across the stumps and pushes it back to the bowler.
16.1
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Short, on off, Shanto ducks under it.
End Of The Over 16 : 45/2
0 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
M. Haque
7 (30)
N. Shanto
8 (17)
M. Abbas
8-3-13-0
15.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Mominul Haque takes a hit on his body! Mohammad Abbas hits it hard on the length and generates the bouncer off the green track. Haque looks to push it away, but gets beaten and the ball hits his stomach. Second maiden over for Abbas.
15.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
On a hard length, on of, Mominul Haque blocks it to cover.
15.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
This one is way down the leg side, pitching it fuller. Mominul Haque tries to flick it, but the gap between the bat and ball is huge.
15.3
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
A touch fuller, outside off. Mominul Haque pushes it with soft hands to cover.
15.2
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, just outside off, Mominul Haque fends it to cover.
15.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Shortish, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulder arms the delivery.
End Of The Over 15 : 45/2
3 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 1 LB 14.5
- 014.6
N. Shanto
8 (17)
M. Haque
7 (24)
H. Ali
3-0-8-1
14.6
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Good-length delivery, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it from the inner half of his bat to the left of the bowler. Hasan Ali does well to extend his left hand to make a stop.
14.5
lb
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Pitched-up delivery, just outside the leg stump. Mominul Haque misses his flick and gets thumped on his pad. The ball rolls to the deep fine leg region and the batter gets a leg bye.
14.4
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Fullish, on the stumps, Mominul Haque pushes this to mid-wicket.
14.3
1
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, around off, Shanto shuffles across the stumps and tucks it to deep fine leg for a single.
14.2
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Back of a length, on off, Shanto eases it to the off side.
14.1
1
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Hasan Ali scoots over the wickets and delivers on a length, on middle. Mominul Haque blocks it down.
End Of The Over 14 : 42/2
4 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 413.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
N. Shanto
7 (14)
M. Haque
6 (21)
M. Abbas
7-2-13-0
13.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Short of a length to end the over, angling in on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto attempts a pull shot, swivelling on his back foot, but gets beaten on the top edge.
13.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard-length delivery, on the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out of the crease and defends it down.
13.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, outside off, Shanto leans in front and blocks it to the off side.
13.3
4
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! A bit of an aggressive intent from Shanto. He is now getting near the pitched area of the delivery so that he can offer a better shot at it and negate the swing as well. This is on a good length, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto walks down the track yet again and drives it neatly through mid on for four runs.
13.2
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto walks down the track, but leaves it alone.
13.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Back of a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto bunts it to the cover region.
DRINKS BREAK! After the first hour of the play, the drinks have been called on the field. Bangladesh started well, especially in the first couple of overs where both the batters were connecting the deliveries quite well, but as the game rolled on, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas improved their length and got the better.
End Of The Over 13 : 38/2
1 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
M. Haque
6 (21)
N. Shanto
3 (8)
H. Ali
2-0-6-1
12.6
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, on off, Mominul Haque hangs back and dabs it to cover.
12.5
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Hard-length delivery, outside off. Mominul Haque lets it travel to the keeper yet again.
12.4
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Another scambled seam, angling it much away, outside off. Mominul Haque does well to leave it to the keeper.
12.3
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
On a length, outside leg, Mominul Haque attempts to flick it but misses the connection.
12.2
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, angling away, Mominul Haque gets on his back foot and looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
12.1
1
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Scrambled seam from Ali, pitching it up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto prods in front but mistimes his drive. The ball bounces off to the mid off region and the batter gets a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 37/2
1 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 111.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
M. Haque
6 (16)
N. Shanto
2 (7)
M. Abbas
6-2-9-0
11.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Full, on off, Mominul Haque eases it to cover.
11.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Beaten! Change of pace from Abbas, pitching it a touch fuller, just outside off and nips it away from the left-hander. Mominul Haque gets on his front foot and looks to push it through cover, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
11.4
1
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Just before this delivery, Abbas placed a short leg. He bowls fuller and shapes it in, around leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it swiftly to deep square leg and gets a single.
11.3
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Good-length delivery, on the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto shuffles across the stumps and defends it to his front.
11.2
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Pitches it up now, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto strides forward and fends it back to the bowler.
11.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Back of a length, angling in, down the leg side. Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to flick but misses.
End Of The Over 11 : 36/2
5 Runs
- W 10.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 410.5
- 010.6
M. Haque
6 (14)
N. Shanto
1 (3)
H. Ali
1-0-5-1
10.6
0
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
Good length, around off, Mominul Haque has a poke at it but gets beaten as the ball goes across the batter. So a wicket and five runs to end the over!
10.5
4
Hasan Ali To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Deliberate and excellent placement by Mominul. Good length, around off, Mominul Haque stands still and just open his bat face to guide this through the gap between gully and backward point for a boundary.
10.4
1
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hard length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto takes a good stride out in front and guides this through backward point for a single to open his account.
10.3
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, on leg, Shanto nudges it to the leg side.
10.2
0
Hasan Ali To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Good length, around off, Shanto dabs it to the cover.
The skipper of Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto, walks up next as number four.
10.1
W
Hasan Ali To Shadman Islam OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The first change for Pakistan has helped them to get their second wicket. This is on a good length, pitching it on leg and nipping it away from the batter. Shadman Islam looks to block it to his front, but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball flies flat toward the left of the second slip fielder, and it's Salman Agha who takes the diving catch. to his left.
End of the first 10 overs and we can say that Pakistan have a slight upper hand for a good start. In the first over, Bangladesh started very well, with two boundaries, but after that, it was all Pakistan's pace spearheads, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas, who controlled the tempo of the game. Pakistan is ready to make their first bowling change as Hasan Ali has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 31/1
2 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
M. Haque
2 (12)
S. Islam
13 (29)
M. Abbas
5-2-8-0
9.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Well left yet again. Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque makes a leave at it.
9.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
On a length, around off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.
9.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mominul Haque rocks back inside the crease and dabs this to backward point.
9.3
1
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
On a length, around the pads, Shadman Islam rolls his wrists and flicks this to fine leg for a run.
9.2
1
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Full and around off, Mominul Haque drives this through covers and takes a single.
9.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Good length, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque tucks this to short leg for a dot.
End Of The Over 9 : 29/1
6 Runs
- 08.1
- 48.2
- 28.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
S. Islam
12 (28)
M. Haque
1 (7)
S. Afridi
5-1-15-1
8.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Shadman Islam presses onto his front foot and looks to block this but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball shapes away from the batter.
8.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
Hard length, around off, Shadman Islam doesn't poke at it and lets it go.
8.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
Pitched up, around off, Shadman Islam gets onto his front foot and keeps it out towards covers.
8.3
2
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
On a length, around middle and leg, Shadman Islam nudges this through square leg and takes a couple of runs.
8.2
4
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
FOUR! Excellently pulled away for four. Short-pitched delivery, on middle and off, Shadman Islam swivels and pulls this through the gap between short mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.
8.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
On a length, around the pads, Shadman Islam tucks this to short leg.
End Of The Over 8 : 23/1
0 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
M. Haque
1 (7)
S. Islam
6 (22)
M. Abbas
4-2-6-0
7.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
A maiden for Abbas this time. Second maiden of the game for Pakistan. Good length, around off, Mominul Haque has a go at it but gets beaten on his outside edge.
7.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Right in the channel, wide of off, Mominul Haque prods onto his front foot and leaves it all alone.
7.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
On a length, around off, Mominul Haque dabs this to point for no run.
7.3
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, on top of off, Mominul Haque dead bats it around silly point.
7.2
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
On a length, around the pads, Mominul Haque goes for a flick but misses out.
7.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Mominul Haque
Hard length, wide of off, Mominul Haque leaves it all alone.
End Of The Over 7 : 23/1
5 Runs
- W 6.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 4 B 6.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
S. Islam
6 (22)
M. Haque
1 (1)
S. Afridi
4-1-9-1
6.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
Good length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam blocks this off his front foot.
6.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
On a length, around off, Shadman Islam shoulders his arms at it.
6.4
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Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
FOUR BYES! Another bad bounce for the keeper and the ball races away to the fence for four extras. Good length, around off, Shadman Islam leaves it and the ball just doesn't bounce enough and beats Rizwan to his left. Four byes as the ball goes to the fence in front of the sight screen behind the stumps.
6.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shadman Islam
Full and on off, Shadman Islam gets right on top of the bounce and blocks this out.
6.2
1
Shaheen Afridi To Mominul Haque
Pitched up, on the pads, Mominul Haque flicks this to fine leg for a comfortable single.
Mominul Haque comes in at 3, replacing Mahmudul Hasan Joy.
6.1
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Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A little bit of pause in play has surely helped Pakistan here as they get rid of Joy on the very next ball. On a length, around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy doesn't move his feet confidently out towards the pitch of the ball. A slight hesitation from the batter was enough to get an outside edge, which is taken well by Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps.
Mohammad Rizwan is not looking all that confident as he has been hit on his left thumb and is down in some pain. The team physio comes out in the middle and goes through the process of having a look at what is troubling Rizwan. The magic spray has been applied, and everything looks good to continue as Mohammad Rizwan puts his gloves on again.
End Of The Over 6 : 18/0
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
S. Islam
6 (18)
M. Joy
8 (18)
M. Abbas
3-1-6-0
5.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Good length, around off, Shadman Islam leaves it. Rizwan gets an awkward bounce and fails to gather this as it deflects off his left palm. The ball is well left outside off and it once again drops in front of the keeper. Mohammad Rizwan should come a few steps closer and with him the slip cordon as well.
5.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Full and on off, Shadman Islam prods onto his front foot and blocks this out.
5.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Hard length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam rocks onto his back foot and keeps it out.
5.3
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
On a length, around the pads, Shadman Islam gets inside the line and looks for a flick but gets it brushed off the pads to the right of Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps.
5.2
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Good length, wide of off, shaping into the batter. Shadman Islam covers his off stump and leaves it confidently.
5.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Short and a lot wide outside off. Shadman Islam leaves it.
End Of The Over 5 : 18/0
4 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 44.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
M. Joy
8 (18)
S. Islam
6 (12)
S. Afridi
3-1-8-0
4.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Full and around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy takes a half-step towards the pitch of the ball and has a flash at it but gets beaten on his outside edge.
4.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
On a length, around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes this to silly mid on for no run.
4.4
4
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
FOUR! Joy plays this with soft hands and gets rewarded. Hard length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy stands tall and opens his bat face slightly to guide this through the gully region for a boundary.
4.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Pitched up, around middle and off, going away with the angle. Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets right behind the line of this and drives this way too straight. The ball goes past the bowler to his left and thumps into the stumps on the other end.
4.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Full and wide of off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves this all alone.
4.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
DROPPED! Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy doesn't move his feet much and has a poke at it. Gets an outside edge that goes around a comfortable waist height to the slip cordon. Salman Agha moves to his left from second slip and unsights Abdullah Fazal at first slip who ends up dropping it.
End Of The Over 4 : 14/0
4 Runs
- 03.1
- 43.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
S. Islam
6 (12)
M. Joy
4 (12)
M. Abbas
2-0-6-0
3.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Hard length, around off, Shadman Islam neither comes onto his front foot nor goes back and ends up poking at it away from his body. Islam gets beaten.
3.5
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Abbas comes around the stumps, bowls it around that nagging length, around off. Shadman Islam rocks back and looks to block this one but gets beaten on his outside edge as the ball shapes away.
3.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Hard length, on middle and off, Shadman Islam keeps it out with a block.
3.3
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Good length, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam tucks this to mid-wicket.
3.2
4
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
FOUR! GLORIOUS FROM SHADMAN! Pitched-up delivery, around the fifth stump line at 124.5 kph. Shadman Islam strides close to the pitch of the ball and drives this all along the ground for a boundary through the covers region.
3.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Right in the channel, around off, Shadman Islam gets close to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/0
0 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
M. Joy
4 (12)
S. Islam
2 (6)
S. Afridi
2-1-4-0
2.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
A maiden by Shaheen. Yorker, around middle and off, Joy pushes this back to the bowler.
2.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Full and down the leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets inside the line of it and looks for the flick but misses out.
2.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
On a length, around middle and off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes this to point for a dot.
2.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Fuller, around off, shaping slightly back into the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks for the off-drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.
2.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy drops this in front of point and looks for a quick one but his partner sends him back.
2.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Back of a length, around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy dabs this towards gully for no run.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/0
2 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 21.5
- 01.6
S. Islam
2 (6)
M. Joy
4 (6)
M. Abbas
1-0-2-0
1.6
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Hard length, wide of off, going across the batter. Shadman Islam tentatively pokes at it but gets beatean.
1.5
2
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Short-pitched delivery, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam gets up on his toes and hits this through the square leg region for a couple to open his account.
1.4
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Good length, wide of off, Shadman Islam leaves it all alone once again.
1.3
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Beauty by Abbas. Around that nagging length, on off, going with the angle. Shadman Islam looks to block this off his back foot but gets beaten on his outside edge.
1.2
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
On a length, around off, Shadman Islam doesn't offer any stroke at it. The ball goes to Rizwan behind the stumps on a bounce.
1.1
0
Mohammad Abbas To Shadman Islam
Abbas bowls it on a length, and wide of off, shaping away from the southpaw. Shadman Islam gets close to the pitch of the ball and leaves it.
Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/0
8 Runs
- 40.1
- 4 LB 0.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
M. Joy
4 (6)
S. Islam
0 (0)
S. Afridi
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Excellent end to the over by Shaheen as he bowls one swinging back into the batter, on a length, around off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes this from the inner half of his bat to mid on.
0.5
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Back of a length, around off, shaping away from the batter, Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it all alone.
0.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
A tad fuller, around off, nipping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy prods onto his front foot and has a go at it. The ball beats the outside edge of Mahmudul Hasan Joy as the keeper gathers this.
0.3
0
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
On a length, wide outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shoulders his arms at it.
0.2
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Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
FOUR LEG BYES! Another one where Shaheen bowls it down the leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy doesn't connect with the flick and gets it clipped off his pads through the fine leg region for four leg byes.
0.1
4
Shaheen Afridi To Mahmudul Hasan Joy
FOUR! We are underway in Dhaka with a boundary. Shaheen Afridi errs in line as he bowls a bit too straight and onto the pads, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets inside the line and flicks this through the square leg region for a boundary to get everyone going.
We are all set for the play to begin. The two umpires have already taken their positions just after the national anthems. The players of Pakistan have scattered and Shaheen Afridi is walking towards his bowling mark with the red cherry in his hands. For Bangladesh, it's Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shadman Islam to open the innings. Hassan Joy to take the strike. Away we go...
We are moments away from the start of the game, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for the respective national anthems. It will be the away team, Pakistan's first, followed by that of Bangladesh.
A green deck - Athar Ali Khan provides the pitch report, highlighting that this ground has recently been a productive venue for the hosts, who have secured three wins in their last five Tests here. He observes that while there is visible grass on a good length to hold the surface together, the track appears to be one where batters can find their rhythm and score freely once they are well-set at the crease. Noting the morning conditions, he anticipates that the first hour will be key for the bowlers to exploit any early moisture or assistance provided by that live grass.
Skipper of Bangladesh - Najmul Hossain Shanto reckons the pitch looks good, like the ones they've had in recent ODIs. Najmul adds that he's happy with the seamers, especially with Taskin's back and with Nahid Rana doing well. Shanto concludes, saying this series is important, playing at home, and the team is excited to do something special.
Skipper of Pakistan - Shan Masood reckons that the Mirpur conditions align with their expectations and justify their versatile squad selection. Shan presses on the need for a strong start to build momentum for the series, opting to focus on a daily progression rather than looking too far ahead. Masood informs that they have two highly anticipated debutants, opener Azan Awais, who has been a consistent domestic performer who has transitioned from the Under-19 ranks, and Abdullah Fazal, who earns his spot following a standout Player of the Match performance in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Shan also expresses disappointment over the absence of star batter Babar Azam, who misses out due to a late injury risk.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain.
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Azan Awais (On debut), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal (On debut), Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas.
TOSS - Pakistan have won the coin flip and they will be BOWLING first.
The Dhaka surface - The Mirpur pitch has raised eyebrows with its grassy appearance, a departure from the traditional low-and-slow turning tracks of Dhaka, as per the first look before the game. This could offer significant seam movement and bounce during the first three days, potentially playing into the hands of Pakistan's seamers and Bangladesh's returning pace duo. With scattered thunderstorms also forecast for the third day, the ability to capitalize on windows of dry play will be essential for both captains in their pursuit of critical WTC points. Toss and team news in a bit.
Strategic strengths - Their primary challenge, however, remains the fragility of the top-order batting for Bangladesh. They must provide a substantial scoreboard cushion to allow their bowlers to dictate terms. A repeat of past collapses against high-quality seamers could prove fatal. Pakistan, on the other hand, boasts a more versatile bowling attack that balances raw pace with the crafty spin of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, both of whom are well-equipped to exploit any kind of wear and tear of a Dhaka surface. Pakistan’s greatest hurdle is their internal stability. With a new coaching regime under immense scrutiny and a recent history of erratic Test performances, they must find a way to maintain discipline over five grueling days. Success for the visitors hinges on their ability to strike early with the new ball and prevent Bangladesh's middle order from settling into a rhythm.
Clash of tactical philosophies - Tactically, the battle will hinge on the adaptability of each side's strengths. Bangladesh will lean heavily on their spin-bowling core, led by the vastly experienced Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, to exploit local conditions. However, the visitors must contend with the significant late news that star batter Babar Azam will miss the first Test due to an injury to his left knee, placing immense pressure on the rest of the lineup. Pakistan’s pace attack, historically their primary weapon, will look to capitalize on any early movement, while Bangladesh’s revamped batting order must prove they can build substantial totals under pressure. The hosts' captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, is himself recovering from a hamstring strain but is expected to lead the side as they attempt to replicate their 2-0 form from the Ireland series last November.
Quest for dominance - Hello and welcome to all the fans tuning in. This two-Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan is framed by a fascinating shift in their recent red-ball hierarchy. While Pakistan has historically dominated this matchup, the landscape shifted dramatically in late 2024 when Bangladesh secured a landmark 2-0 whitewash on Pakistani soil. That victory remains a cornerstone of the hosts' psychological edge as they prepare to defend their turf in Dhaka. Bangladesh's chief selector, Habibul Bashar, has publicly called for an attacking approach, evidenced by the inclusion of uncapped top-order batter Tanzid Hasan and first-class standout Amite Hasan, fueling their ambition to solidify their status as a rising powerhouse in Asian Test conditions. Conversely, Pakistan arrives under a cloud of transition and pressure, with captain Shan Masood leading a squad that must reconcile the brilliance of veterans like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi with a dire need for consistency. For the visitors, this series is not just about points in the World Test Championship, but a critical mission to restore their wounded pride against an opponent that no longer fears them.
... MATCHDAY ...
A classic Test battle in Dhaka - Red-ball cricket takes centre stage as Bangladesh prepares to host Pakistan for the opening fixture of their two-match Test series at the iconic Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The home side is looking to kick off their home season with a statement win, while the visitors will be eager to maintain their historical dominance in this format. In the long history of these two sides, Pakistan holds a commanding lead with 12 wins to Bangladesh’s two, but the Tigers are currently playing some of their most disciplined cricket in years. Bangladesh will be desperate for a win - Despite having a full-strength squad, the Tigers face a significant psychological hurdle. They have never beaten Pakistan in a Test match on home soil. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will be leaning heavily on the legendary experience of Mushfiqur Rahim, who has been in sublime form in the past couple of years. On the bowling front, the spotlight is firmly on left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. He will be the primary weapon tasked with dismantling the Pakistan batting order on a surface that usually rewards turn. Pakistan have a blend of stars and debutants - The visitors arrive with a fascinating mix of established world-class talent and fresh faces, naming four uncapped players in their squad. While everyone is waiting to see if youngsters like Abdullah Fazal or Azan Awais make their debut, the heavy lifting will be expected from the core group of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and skipper Shan Masood. Masood himself has been a steady force lately and is scoring runs. However, their real X-factor might be Noman Ali. The left-arm spinner has been a wicket-taking machine in the past for Pakistan in tests. How's the Dhaka surface? The pitch at Shere Bangla is traditionally known to be a slow-burner that favors the spin department as the match progresses. Early on, the likes of Taskin Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi might find some zip with the new ball, but by day three, the cracks usually open up to offer significant turn and uneven bounce. For the batters, it is all about surviving the first session and showing the grit to play long innings. This isn't a ground for flashy shots, it's a place where discipline and footwork against the turning ball will separate the winners from the losers. A tactical game - Test cricket is a game of sessions, and this match promises to be a gruelling tactical battle. Bangladesh’s pace battery, featuring the express speed of Nahid Rana and Ebadot Hossain, provides a nice contrast to their spin-heavy strategy, which could surprise the Pakistan openers. On the other hand, Pakistan’s bowling attack is incredibly well-rounded, with Mohammad Abbas providing metronomic accuracy to complement Afridi’s fire. It will be a test of endurance and mental strength to see if Bangladesh can finally break their home hoodoo or if Pakistan’s tactical depth will carry them to another victory.
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Match Info
- Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)
- Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
- Lunch: Bangladesh 101/2 in 26.0 overs
- Bangladesh 100/2 in 25.4 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 70 balls between M Haque (24) and N Shanto (26)
- Bangladesh 50/2 in 17.0 overs
- Drinks: Bangladesh 38/2 in 13.0 overs
- M Hasan dropped on 4 by Abdullah Fazal in 4.1 overs
- Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais (PAK) makes their Test debut
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