Second day of the first test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh The Rawalpindi Cricket Ground was marked by a delightful exchange between Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azamand keeper prone, Mohammad Rizvan. The duo, known for their friendship and long partnership across formats, shared a heartwarming moment during Pakistan’s dominant display.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan share a light moment
As Day 2 progressed, Pakistan declared their first innings with an impressive total of 448 runs for the loss of six wickets. Rizwan was the hero of the day, hitting an unbeaten 171 off 239 balls that included 11 fours and 3 sixes. Rizwan’s incredible innings combined with Saud Shakeel consists of a century (141 off 261 balls), helped Pakistan establish a commanding position in the match.
As Rizwan returned to the dressing room, the Pakistani players gave him a standing ovation and acknowledged his excellent batting. With a light gesture, Rizwan tossed his bat towards Babar, who was standing in front, leading to a heartwarming moment between the two cricket stars.
The duo’s often-seen chemistry was on full display during the opener in the limited-overs format, drawing smiles from teammates and fans alike.
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Brilliant shot by Rizwan
The partnership between Rizwan and Shakeel was instrumental in enabling Pakistan to achieve a huge score. Rizwan’s knock was a masterclass in temperament and shot selection and further cemented his reputation as one of Pakistan’s most reliable batsmen in the longest format of the game. Shakeel also played a crucial role, bringing up his century before being dismissed for 141, helping stabilize the innings after early losses.
At the end of the day’s play, Bangladesh responded cautiously and reached 27 without losing a wicket. However, with a huge deficit of 421 runs, they have a mountain to climb on Day 3.
As the match progresses, all eyes will be on Bangladesh’s ability to counter Pakistan’s powerful bowling attack. For now, the camaraderie and brilliance of Rizwan and Babar has taken center stage, offering fans not only cricketing excellence but also moments of joy and camaraderie on the field.
