BAN vs PAK Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal steady Pakistan innings

Bangladesh holds a slight edge - In a brief but tense final exchange, Bangladesh’s openers navigated a tricky period to reach 7 for no loss before the fading light forced an early end to proceedings. With just one delivery remaining in the second over, the umpires consulted their meters and deemed the visibility insufficient to continue, bringing a premature close to an action-packed Day 3. Bangladesh returns to the dressing room with a slim but significant 34-run lead, having successfully weathered the initial Pakistani new-ball burst. We will return tomorrow on 11th May 2026, at 4 am GMT to see if the home side can extend their advantage on what promises to be a decisive Day 4. Cheers for now. 

Miraz claims five - The final act of the innings belonged entirely to Bangladesh’s spin wizard, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Following Rizwan's exit, the Pakistani tail failed to provide any significant resistance, and the team was bundled out for 386, falling just 27 runs short of Bangladesh's total. Miraz finished with a masterful five-wicket haul, while Taskin and Taijul Islam provided excellent support with two wickets each. Although Nahid Rana was somewhat expensive, his single breakthrough contributed to a collective effort that has left the match perfectly poised.

Resilience and a reprieve - The afternoon session saw a vital recovery led by Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha. The pair batted with intent to negate the spin threat, each racing to valuable half-centuries to inch Pakistan closer to the first innings total set by Bangladesh. A major turning point occurred when Salman was caught off Taskin Ahmed, only to be recalled to the crease as the bowler had overstepped for a No Ball. This partnership steadied the ship until the stroke of an early Tea, which was taken due to approaching rain, but Rizwan's dismissal just before the break proved to be a critical blow.

The morning momentum shift - The tide turned abruptly in the first session when the marathon stand was finally broken. Once Azan fell to the pace of Taskin Ahmed, the Pakistani middle order, featuring captain Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel, suffered a shocking collapse. In a frantic period of play, Pakistan slumped from a comfortable 210 for 1 to a precarious 230 for 5. Bangladesh's bowlers, led by a revitalised Taskin Ahmed and the crafty Mehidy Hasan Miraz, found sudden rhythm, leaving the home side reeling after a dominant start.

A historic start for the debutants - Pakistan entered the third day in a position of supreme confidence, resuming at 179 for 1 with their sights firmly set on surpassing Bangladesh's first-innings total of 413. The morning session was a celebration of new talent as the debutants continued their clinic, Azan Awais reached a historic century, becoming one of the few Pakistanis to do so on Test debut. Alongside him, Abdullah Fazal showcased maturity beyond his years, reaching a composed half-century to keep the hosts in pole position as they pushed toward a commanding lead.

STUMPS ON DAY 3! Session 1 - 25 overs were bowled, where 72 runs were scored for the loss of 4 wickets. Session 2 - 18.4 overs were bowled, where 98 runs were scored for the loss of 1 wicket. Session 3 - 12.4 overs were bowled, where 44 runs were scored for the loss of 4 wickets.

BAD LIGHT STOPS PLAY! The umpires have brought out the light meter as the fading visibility begins to pose a safety concern for the players. With the readings being checked and the sky darkening over the stadium, it appears increasingly likely that the day's play will be called to a premature close. Both teams are now awaiting the official word, as any further action looks doubtful under these deteriorating conditions. Pakistan skipper, Shan Masood, is having an animated chat with the umpire but they have decided to take the players off for the moment. 

Game stopped due to : Bad Light

Mohammad Abbas to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Back of a length, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets right behind the line and blocks it out. 

Mohammad Abbas to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Hard length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy leaves it all alone. 

Mohammad Abbas to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Fuller, around off, Joy pushes it to cover.

Mohammad Abbas to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Good-length delivery, on off, Joy blocks it out.

Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end.

Mohammad Abbas to Shadman Islam, Hard length, on leg, Shadman Islam looks to flick it but misses and wears on the pad, before it rolls toward fine leg. Single taken!

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, FOUR LEG BYES! Good-length delivery, down the leg side. Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to flick at but gets beaten on. However, it hits the thigh pad of the batter and beats the left of Mohammad Rizwan, who dives but fails to glove the ball. It races away to the deep fine leg fence for four runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Bangladesh are off the mark for their second inning! Back of a length, outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy punches at it with a cross-bat to the point fielder. Now, after hitting the shot, Joy loses his bat and wants to take the single but couldn't as the fielder got to the ball. After seeing that, he gets back to his crease, canceling the plan. However, the fielder has a shy at the striker's end, but the backup fails to do his job properly. Then the batters get a couple of runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Fuller again, around the pads of the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy flicks it to square leg.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Not much movement on the delivery yet! A bit fuller than the previous one, angling across the batter. Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it to the cover fielder.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Good-length delivery yet again, but this one goes down the leg side. Mahmudul Hasan Joy rolls his wrists to flick it, but misses.

Shaheen Afridi to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shaheen Afridi comes over the wicket, to the right-hander and bowls on a good length, on off. Mahmudul Hasan Joy rocks back and blocks it down.