Pak vs Ban: Bangladesh Bowlers Dominate on Day 2 of the Second Test
On the second day of the Pak vs Ban Test 2 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Bangladeshi bowlers took charge. Bangladesh bowled Pakistan for 274 runs but the hosts were unable to prove themselves. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a spinner, took the lead with five wickets, and Taskin Ahmed chipped in with three more. Bangladesh finished the day with a strong start to their innings, as Pakistan's batters struggled to gain any momentum.
Pak vs Ban: Bangladesh Bowlers Shine Early
Pakistan had high expectations for the day, but those hopes ended in the first over when Taskin Ahmed dismissed Abdullah Shafique for a duck. Bangladesh's bowlers applied constant pressure throughout the day, setting the tone with an early blow. To right the ship, Shan Masood and Saim Ayub struck a partnership that carried them through the first session. Masood played with aggression, and Ayub gave steady support.
Key Wickets After Lunch
After lunch, Bangladesh counterattacked, however. Saim Ayub was stumped on 58 after Mehidy Hasan Miraz took Shan Masood for 57. The tide began to turn in Bangladesh's favor with these dismissals. Next, Saud Shakeel came to bat with Babar Azam, but he didn't last long since he edged a delivery onto his stumps. Before Shakib Al Hasan trapped him LBW at the crack of tea, Babar Azam struggled as well, scoring just 31. In Test cricket, this was Babar's fifteenth inning without a fifty.
Pakistan’s Middle-Order Struggles
Bangladesh kept cutting away at Pakistan's middle order as the day went on. With a rising delivery, Nahid Rana gave Mohammad Rizwan no chance and he was caught. Rizwan scored 29 runs before falling. Salman Ali Agha, on the other hand, battled bravely and reached his eighth fifty in a Test match. Salman put in a lot of work, but he was fired shortly after, which put Pakistan in a difficult situation.
Here's the batting and bowling summary
Pakistan Batting
| Batsman | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | b Taskin Ahmed | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Saim Ayub | st †Litton Das b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 58 | 110 | 4 | 2 | 52.72 |
| Shan Masood (c) | lbw b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 57 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 82.60 |
| Babar Azam | lbw b Shakib Al Hasan | 31 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 40.25 |
| Saud Shakeel | b Taskin Ahmed | 16 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Mohammad Rizwan † | c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Nahid Rana | 29 | 63 | 2 | 0 | 46.03 |
| Salman Agha | c Shakib Al Hasan b Taskin Ahmed | 54 | 95 | 3 | 2 | 56.84 |
| Khurram Shahzad | c Shakib Al Hasan b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 12 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 29.26 |
| Mohammad Ali | c Shadman Islam b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Abrar Ahmed | st †Litton Das b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Mir Hamza | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Extras | (lb 4, nb 1, w 1) | 6 | ||||
| TOTAL | 85.1 Ov (RR: 3.21) | 274 |
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Abdullah Shafique, 0.6 ov), 2-107 (Shan Masood, 27.2 ov), 3-122 (Saim Ayub, 33.3 ov), 4-151 (Saud Shakeel, 42.6 ov), 5-179 (Babar Azam, 53.2 ov), 6-211 (Mohammad Rizwan, 64.2 ov), 7-236 (Khurram Shahzad, 75.4 ov), 8-246 (Mohammad Ali, 79.5 ov), 9-274 (Salman Agha, 84.6 ov), 10-274 (Abrar Ahmed, 85.1 ov)
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 17 | 2 | 57 | 3 | 3.35 | 0 | 0 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 14 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 4.28 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahid Rana | 15 | 1 | 58 | 1 | 3.86 | 1 | 0 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 22.1 | 2 | 61 | 5 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 17 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 |
Bangladesh’s Steady Start
Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, Bangladesh's openers, faced just two overs before the end of play in response to Pakistan's 274 runs. They made 10 runs without losing a wicket, setting the way for an exciting third day. Bangladesh will try to set a solid foundation when play restarts, down by 264 runs.
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Pak vs Ban FAQs
Q: How did Bangladesh perform on day two of the Test match?
A: Bangladesh bowled exceptionally well, dismissing Pakistan for 274. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets, and Taskin Ahmed added three.
Q: Who stood out for Pakistan?
A: Shan Masood and Saim Ayub were the top scorers for Pakistan, with 57 and 58 runs respectively. However, their dismissals after lunch were crucial turning points.
Q: What’s the current match situation?
A: Bangladesh is 10/0 at the end of day two, trailing by 264 runs. They will look to build on this start on day three.
Q: What happened on the first day of the match?
A: The first day was abandoned due to rain, making the second day even more critical for both teams.
Conclusion
On the second day of the Pak vs. Ban Test 2, Bangladesh's bowlers gained control, putting Pakistan on the defensive. Bangladesh has made a terrific start to their batting and is well-positioned going into day three. The pitch at Rawalpindi has proven difficult, and the game is expected to be even more exciting in the days ahead.
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