On day three of the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan bowled out Bangladesh for 262 runs, securing a 21-run lead despite a resilient fightback from Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Bangladesh’s innings began in turmoil, losing six wickets for just 26 runs due to Pakistan’s potent bowling attack led by Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza.
Litton Das, however, anchored Bangladesh’s innings with a brilliant century, partnering with Mehidy Hasan for a seventh-wicket stand of 165 runs. Mehidy contributed a crucial 78 before being dismissed by Khurram Shahzad, who claimed six wickets in the innings, marking his best figures in Test cricket.
Bangladesh’s lower order offered some resistance, with Litton continuing to bat firmly alongside Hasan Mahmud, who supported him in a 69-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Litton’s century, his fourth in Test cricket, came off 228 balls and included 13 fours and four sixes. His innings ended when he was caught by Saim Ayub off Salman Ali Agha’s bowling, bringing Bangladesh’s innings to a close.
In response, Pakistan ended the day at 9/2, losing Abdullah Shafique and night watchman Khurram Shahzad to Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud. Pakistan now holds a narrow lead of 21 runs, setting up a crucial fourth day in the Test.
Earlier in the match, Bangladesh had bowled out Pakistan for 274, with spinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets and pacer Taskin Ahmed grabbing three. Pakistan’s innings was highlighted by fifties from Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, and Salman Ali Agha.
With two days remaining in the match, Pakistan will aim to build on their slender lead, while Bangladesh will look to make early inroads in the remaining Pakistani lineup to set up a competitive chase.
