Pakistan showed resilience on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladeshhe gets rid of early failures thanks to his efforts Saud Shakil and Saim Ayub. In the encounter in Rawalpindi, Pakistan initially struggled at 3 for 16 before the duo staged a spirited turnaround.
Early struggle for Pakistan
Right arm pacer of Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud After winning the toss and electing the first ball, he made an immediate impact by taking the wicket of Abdullah Shafiq in the second innings. Pakistan’s situation worsened when the left arm bowled Transparent Islam hit twice in a row. He first dismissed the captain of the home team Shan Massoud for just six runs and then sent the star batter Babar Azam return to the pavilion for the duck.
Recovery led by Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel
Despite the early doors, Saim Ayub and Saud Shakil stabilized Pakistan’s first innings with a solid fourth-wicket partnership. The pair added 65 runs together, with Ayub on 42 and Shakil on 28 unbeaten at the tea interval. Their partnership was crucial in helping Pakistan recover from the initial onslaught as they navigated the tricky conditions of the verdant pitch.
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After the tea break, both batsmen continued to build their innings, with Ayub reaching his maiden Test fifty. The duo’s efforts were instrumental in taking Pakistan’s score above 100 as the hosts He went to stumps at 158 ​​for 4Shakeel too by scoring a half century.
After Ayyub’s dismissal (56 off 98), Shakeel added his 44th stand. Mohammad Rizvan. Both remained unbeaten on 57 and 24 respectively.
The context of the match
This Test series forms part of the World Test Championship, with Pakistan currently ranked sixth and Bangladesh ranked eighth. The match is significant not only for the ranking of the teams but also for the context of cricket in Bangladesh, which is facing political unrest that has affected their preparations.
