Pak vs Bang 1st Test 1st Day: Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub Leads Pakistan’s Recovery

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Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub's half-centuries led Pakistan to a great recovery on a rain- curtailed 1st day of 1st test match played at Rawalpindi Cricket Ground on 21st August 2024.

After a long delay due to the wet outfield, the match began at 3.00 PM IST. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hasan Shanto won the toss and decided to bowl first on a pitch that suited the pace bowlers. Hasan Mahmud produced a lovely delivery getting rid of Abdullah Shafique caught by Zakir Hasan at slips.

Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud troubled the Pakistan batters with swing and seam. The left-handed Islam then got rid of Shan Masood with a controversial decision. The umpire gave not out, on review, it was overturned to out. He struck once more dismissing Babar Azam with a stunning catch by Litton Das leaving Pakistan in deep trouble at 16 for 3.

Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel steadied the ship for Pakistan with some lovely strokes. Both looked impressive against disciplined Bangladesh bowling. It was a superb batting effort as Pakistan recovered to 81 for 3 at the end of 2nd session.

The third session saw Saim Ayub reaching his maiden Test fifty off 76 balls. Both looked impressive with positive strokes keeping the scoreboard ticking. Hasan Mahmud got the much-needed breakthrough for Bangladesh dismissing Saim Ayub caught by Mehidy Hasan Miraz at slips. Saim and Saud Shakeel added 98 runs for the 4th wicket.

The experienced Mohammad Rizwan came to the crease the batting looked easy positive decent against disciplined Bangladesh bowling. On the other hand, Saud Shakeel completed fifty off 83 balls. Rizwan showed intent against Shakib AL Hasan keeping pressure on Bangladesh bowling. Pakistan recovered from a tough situation to 158 for 4 in 41 overs.

Saud Shakeel and Rizwan added so far 44 runs for the 5th wicket. For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud took 2 wickets each.

Pakistan 158 for 4 in 41 overs ( Saud Shakeel 57*, Saim Ayub 56, Shoriful Islam 2/30, Hasan Mahmud 2/33)







Pakistan ends day 1 of the first against Bangladesh 158 for 4 on a rain-curtailed match against Bangladesh. 

 

  

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