Shadman Islam (93 off 183) and Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 122-ball 55 propelled Bangladesh to 316-5 at the end of day three of the first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Friday.
According to details, the Bangladesh batters had shown significant resistance despite the formidable lead by Pakistan. Islam, who had a dream comeback into the team, had a great outing as he compiled a resilient 93-run knock, studding with 12 boundaries.
Islam’s knock added impetus to Bangladesh’s innings and provided platform for the seasoned campaigners Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque to notch up half-century each.
Even the wicketkeeper, Litton Das, played a brilliant knock, scoring 52 off just 58, smashing eight boundaries and one six.
Rahim and Das to resume Bangladesh’s innings on the fourth day.
It was a tough outing for the Pakistan bowlers, with Khurram Shahzad (2-47) bagging two wickets apiece.
Saim Ayub (1-23), Mohammad Ali (1-42), Naseem Shah (1-77) took a scalp each.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (0-55), Agha Salman (0-53) remained wicketless.
