After a prolonged battle against a solid Pakistani partnership, Bangladesh finally managed to break the mammoth stand between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan on Day 2 of the first Test. The breakthrough came in the 95th over of Pakistan's innings during the ongoing first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Experienced off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz proved to be the nemesis for Shakeel, as he dismissed him with a sharp turner. The dismissal marked the end of a formidable partnership between the two batters, who had forged a strong partnership for the fifth wicket.
Mehidy strikes, Litton Das impresses
With the need for a breakthrough becoming increasingly urgent, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto turned to Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The move proved to be a masterstroke as the off-spinner managed to dismiss Saud Shakeel on the final delivery of his over.
Mehidy, bowling from around the wicket, delivered a tossed-up delivery that turned sharply away from Shakeel. The southpaw, attempting a drive, was comprehensively beaten by Mehidy's guile. The ball was cleanly collected by Litton Das behind the stumps, who executed a lightning-fast stumping to send Shakeel back to the pavilion. Litton's swiftness behind the stumps drew comparisons to the legendary Indian wicket-keeper MS Dhoni, known for his exceptional stumping skills.
Watch Saud Shakeel's dismissal here
Pakistan dominate Rawalpindi Test
Pakistan are firmly in control of the Rawalpindi Test, thanks to impressive centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan. The hosts have so far scored 420/6 as of 119 overs. While Shakeel scored a towering 141 off 261 balls, Rizwan has already gone past 150-run mark. Rizwan and Agha Salman remain unbeaten at the crease, setting the stage for a potentially massive first innings score. Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud have picked two wickets each for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
Pakistan's Playing XI:
Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali
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