BAN vs PAK Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Mushfiqur Rahim Reaches Fifty as Bangladesh Push for 400-plus
Bangladesh continued their dominant performance on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. At the time of writing, Bangladesh were 338/5 in 96.4 overs, with Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 59 and Litton Das dismissed for 32. The hosts are aiming to build a first-innings total beyond 400, while Pakistan hope the second new ball can bring them back into the contest.
Mushfiqur Rahim's Gritty Fifty
Mushfiqur Rahim reached his half-century off 127 balls, anchoring the innings with patience and composure. He has struck 4 boundaries so far, playing a crucial role in steadying the innings after the early loss of Litton Das. His partnership with Mominul Haque earlier added 75 runs, and he continued to frustrate the Pakistani bowlers.
Pakistan's Bowling Response
Mohammad Abbas has been the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, with figures of 1/55 from 24 overs. Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali have also chipped in, but the bowling attack has struggled to maintain pressure. Pakistan managed only 85 overs on Day 1 due to a slow over rate, and they will need early wickets on Day 2 to restrict Bangladesh.
Day 1 Recap: Shanto's Century and Mominul's 91
On Day 1, Bangladesh recovered from an early collapse of 31/2 to finish at 301/4. Najmul Hossain Shanto played a brilliant knock of 101, while Mominul Haque fell just short of a century, scoring 91. Their 170-run partnership for the third wicket shifted momentum in Bangladesh's favor. Pakistan's early breakthroughs by Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali proved to be their only success for a long period.
Key Moments from Day 2
- Drinks Break (96.4 overs): Bangladesh 338/5. Litton Das dismissed for 32, caught behind off Mohammad Abbas.
- Mushfiqur Rahim's Fifty: Reached 50 off 127 balls with a boundary through mid-off.
- Litton Das's Lifeline: Survived a caught-behind appeal as replays showed the ball bounced before the catch.
- Fifty Partnership: Mushfiqur and Litton added a 50-run stand for the fifth wicket.
Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas
What to Expect
Bangladesh will look to push past 400 with Mushfiqur Rahim and the lower order. Pakistan, on the other hand, will rely on the second new ball to break the partnership and restrict Bangladesh's lead. The match is evenly poised as both teams have their sights set on a first-innings advantage.
