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Day 1: Stumps
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Stumps : Mominul falls in the final over of the day
Pakistan got the danger man Mominul out for 80 in the final over of the day, as Zulfiqar Babar secured his first wicket of the game. He was given out LBW by Nigel Llong, the on-field umpire but opted for a review after consulting with his partner Shakib Al Hasan. Hawk-Eye showed that it was plumb and Pakistan heaved a sigh of relief.
Earlier in the day, the bowlers were disciplined but some poor fielding allowed the Bangladeshi batsmen to capitalize. Mominul and Mahmudullah put up a solid 95-run partnership for the third wicket and the former then combined with Shakib to establish a 49-run fourth wicket stand. Mominul's wicket in the final over has now placed Pakistan on equal footing. If they stick to their line and lengths and field better tomorrow, they might have a chance of restricting the hosts from putting too much on the board.
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Pakistan wasted both their reviews ©
Wicket : Mahmudullah misses his fifty, Pak waste review
The drinks break distracted a well-set Mahmudullah, who was stuck on 49 for a long time. Wahab Riaz came back into the attack and removed the solid batsman, thus ending the 95-run stand for the third wicket. The batsman had poked at an away going delivery and nicked it to the keeper. Sarfraz, who was alert, quickly dived to his right and held onto a good one-handed take.
In the next over, Pakistan appealed for a catch against Mominul off Yasir's bowling. Sarfraz and the fielder were confident and immediately reviewed the call. However, replays showed that the ball had completely missed the bat. The sound created by the bat hitting the ground had confused the Pakistan fielders. Pakistan have nowlost both their reviews.
Fifty : Mominul fifty fortifies Bangladesh
After Tea, the duo of Mominul and Mahmudullah continued theirdominance over the Pakistan bowlers. Mominul, in fact, became the seventh player to register fifty-plus scores in 10 consecutive Tests. He was well supported by Mahmudullah, who is batting in his 40s. Both batsmen have solidified Bangladesh's position and the hosts look good for a big first innings total.
Tea update : Mominul, Mahmudullah stay strong
Bangladesh scored 90 runs in the post-Lunch session for the loss of Kayes' wicket. Mominul Haque and Mahmudullah combined well to bring up a 50-plus stand for the third wicket. Both batsmen are currently in their 30s and will look to complete their respective half-centuries in the final session. Pakistan put down quite a few chances in the field otherwise they could have had Bangladesh in trouble. Final session coming up...
Update : Bangladesh persistent in their approach
Pakistan were poor in the field. Mominul was dropped on 17 by Babar off his own bowling. He has dropped anchor, slowly building his innings. At the other hand, Mahmudullah has picked up pace and hit a couple of fours. With over 40 overs left in the day, Bangladesh would be looking forward to add another 150-odd runs to the total.
Wicket : Kayes falls after his fifty
Just when Kayes along with Mominul had started to stabilize Bangladesh innings after Tamim's departure, Mohammad Hafeez struck to remove Kayes for 51. The batsman had just got to his second Test fifty and his highest score against Pakistan but could not capitalize on the start. He closed the bat face too early while working the ball on the leg-side and ended up offering a simple catch back to the bowler.
Lunch update : Bangladesh slow, Pakistan disciplined
As the match progressed and with the pitch offering some assistance to the spinners, Pakistan employed Mohammad Hafeez, Zulfiqar Babar and Yasir Shah into the attack. Kayes and Tamim then looked to score some boundaries, but the latterwas dismissed by Yasir Shah for 25. The ball has now started to reverse a bit and it will be interesting to see how the Bangladeshi batsmen handle Junaid and Riaz. Post-lunch session coming up soon...
User comment :
Here's what ShariqMG had to say regarding Pakistan's team selection for this match:
"Overall a brave call from Pakistan to drop Ajmal but why should have dropped Hafeez as well. Nice to see Sami Aslam in team. Pakistan need to give chances to more youngsters."
Wicket : Tamim departs for 25
Pakistan were finally able to get a breakthrough when Yasir Shah dismissed Tami Iqbal in his second over. The batsman got an inside edge as he looked to defend and the ball was quickly snapped up by Azhar Ali at forward short leg. However, the umpires were not sure whether it was a legitimate delivery. Replays showed that Yasir's foot had landed on the line and after much deliberation the decision was ruled in Pakistan's favour.
Update : Pakistan bowlers ineffective
The pitch is flat and the Pakistan bowlers are toiling in vain. Misbah has now bought Yasir Shah into the attack. In his first over, Kayes almost hit a flighted delivery straight into the short mid-wicket's hands but the ball fell short. Bangladesh are slow, very much so but seem to be batting comfortably.
It has been overcast since morning. The groundstaff are waiting near the boundary rope with the covers but at the moment the sun seems to be playing hide and seek. Scattered showers are expected throughout the day. ©
Update : Steady start
Bangladesh have begun steadily. Except for the first eventful over, it has been easy going for Bangladesh. The openers are not taking any risks and have had no trouble from the bowlers so far.
Update : Pak waste a review
The first over of the game was quite melodramatic as Pakistan reviewed a LBW call against Imrul Kayes on the third ball of the match. Junaid had started off with the proceedings. Kayes let go off a good length delivery by shouldering arms to it, however, the ball brushed his thigh pad while doing so. This drew out a loud appeal from the wicketkeeper and the bowler. Although the on-field umpire Ranmore Martinesz shook his head, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq decided to review it at the insistence of Sarfraz. Needless to say, Hawk-Eye showed that the ball was comfortably missing off-stump and Kayes survived.
Toss and teams : No Ajmal
Bangladesh opted to bat first but the biggest surprise was the non-inclusion of Saeed Ajmal. The offie had been under warning for chucking and Pakisan are being cautious with him.
Teams:
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w/c), Soumya Sarkar, Shuvagata Hom, Taijul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Shahid
Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Hafeez, Sami Aslam, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed(w), Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Junaid Khan, Zulfiqar Babar
Build-up :
After a historic win in the limited overs leg, Bangladesh will now seek the same sort of spirit in the Tests as well. Both teams will bear a slightly different look now and Pakistan appear stronger with the presence of Misbah ul Haq and Younis Khan. However they will be facing the spirited home team under familiar conditions. Bangladesh might not have a better chance of creating an upset.
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