Tamim Iqbal's rapid century and a record opening stand with Imrul Kayes led Bangladesh with a strong reply against Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test. (Getty Images)
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Day 4 Report: Unbeaten centuries by openers Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes helped Bangladesh to virtually wipe out a massive first-innings deficit after bowling out Pakistan for 628 on the fourth day Friday of the first cricket Test.
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Tamim, on 138, and Kayes, on 132, propelled Bangladesh to 273 without loss at stumps, the highest partnership in its Test history. The record feat slashed Pakistan's 296-run first-innings lead to just 23, and from a slim chance of saving the Test to a probable likelihood on the unthreatening pitch at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium.
Tamim's third straight century was also his seventh overall, making him Bangladesh's leading century-maker, while Kayes notched his second century in consecutive Tests.
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Commentary (Bangladesh 2nd Innings)
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The Man of the Match goes to TAMIM IQBAL for his match saving innings. TAMIM says whatever he had planned came off. Credits Kayes for his support from the other end. Also says that it's tough to get back in the game after trail by 296 runs. In all he is happy with his performance and he is waiting for the next game.
MUSHFIQUR RAHIM says that his finger is better and he'll be fit by the second test. Also says that their (Tamim and Kayes') effort was unbelievable. Praises them both for their special knocks. Credits the team for their effort in the match. Ends up saying that they have three days to prepare for the next test.
MUSHFIQUR RAHIM says that his finger is better and he'll be fit by the second test. Also says that their (Tamim and Kayes') effort was unbelievable. Praises them both for their special knocks. Credits the team for their effort in the match. Ends up saying that they have three days to prepare for the next test.
MISBAH UL HAQ says that it was a slow track. Batsmen really enjoyed playing on this wicket. Also says that it was a tough wicket for the bowlers and that's why they struggled. Adds that they need to improve their bowling and also fielding. Thinks that they dropped too many catches it the field. Further adds that they need to improve their line and length in the next game. Credits the openers, Tamim and Kayes for their opening stand. Says that they saved the game for Bangladesh.
After losing the three match ODI series, the only T20 international, Pakistan might have thought that they could win this test, but Tamim hasn't let them to do so. They are still win less on this tour.
Tamim became only the second Bangladeshi batsmen to get score 200 in a test match. Really a tough test for the bowlers this was. The spinners and the pacers of both the teams bowled out their hearts. Youngster, Taijul picked up six wickets for Bangladesh. Shakib towards the end hit a fifty as well. That helped them to get a lead over 200. His team mates wanted him to play on and get a century but he decided to shake hands instead of getting to his century. Hats off to that, he surely is a team player and does not play only for numbers.
But, Tamim and Kayes simply stunned the Pakistanis on day 4. They had a partnership of 300 for the first wicket, a record partnership for Bangladesh in test matches. Kayes scored 150 and Tamim went on to get a double ton. Their knocks ensured that Bangladesh not only avoid a heavy innings defeat but also get a healthy lead.
In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 332. Mominul and Kayes scored fifties for them. Then came out Pakistan to bat. For them four players scored fifties and opener, Hafeez scored a fine double ton. At the half way stage Pakistan had a lead of close to 300, 296 to be precised. They might have thought of winning it with an innings at that point.
That is it! The players are shaking hands. The match ends in a DRAW! After five days of some exciting cricket, the match has unfortunately ended in a draw. 5 days of hard work for the bowlers from both the teams!
135.6 Z Babar to Hom, Hom plays this one to long on and takes another single. 555/6
135.5 Z Babar to Hasan, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, swept to the leg side for a single. 554/6
135.4 Z Babar to S Hom, Loopy delivery around off, chipped to long on for a single. 553/6
135.3 Z Babar to Hom, Hom has punched this one to mid-wicket. 552/6
135.2 Z Babar to Hasan, Low full toss on middle and off, played to long off by Hasan for a single. 552/6
135.1 Z Babar to Hom, Floated outside off, played to point by Hom for a single. 551/6
134.6 M Hafeez to Hom, Flighted ball on leg, played to mid-wicket for another single. 550/6
134.5 M Hafeez to Hom, Tossed up on middle and leg, played to mid-wicket by Hom. 549/6
134.4 M Hafeez to Hom, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, flicked to mid-wicket by Hom. 549/6
134.3 M Hafeez to S Hom, Floated around off, Hom gets an inside edge onto the pads. 549/6
134.2 M Hafeez to Hom, Floated on middle and leg, played to the leg side by Hom. 549/6
134.1 M Hafeez to Hom, Hom has played this one to the leg side. 549/6
133.6 Z Babar to S Hom, Loopy delivery around off, played to mid off for a single. 549/6
133.5 Z Babar to Hom, Loopy delivery around off, Hom defends it. 548/6
133.4 Z Babar to Hom, Floated on middle and leg, played to mid-wicket by Hom. 548/6
133.3 Z Babar to Hom, FOUR! Back to back! Floated outside off, Hom drives it through covers for a boundary. 548/6
133.2 Z Babar to Hom, FOUR! Down the ground! Loopy delivery around middle and leg, Hom comes down the wicket and smacks it over mid on for a boundary. 544/6
133.1 Z Babar to Hasan, Hasan gets a single as he chips this one to long on. 540/6
132.6 A Shafiq to Hom, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, played to mid-wicket for a single. 539/6
132.5 A Shafiq to Hasan, Hasan has played this one to long off for a single. 539/6
132.4 A Shafiq to Hasan, Hasan has played this floated delivery to mid on. 538/6
132.3 A Shafiq to Hom, Flighted delivery on middle and leg, played to mid on for a run. 538/6
132.2 A Shafiq to Hom, FOUR! Fine shot! Bowled outside off, Hom drives this one through covers for a boundary. 537/6
132.1 A Shafiq to Hom, Flatter outside off, played to point by Hom. 533/6
131.6 A Ali to Al Hasan, FOUR! Driven! Floated outside off, Shakib drives it through the gap at covers for a boundary. 533/6
131.5 A Ali to Hom, Flighted delivery on middle and leg, played to mid-wicket for a single. 529/6
131.4 A Ali to Hom, Bowled outside off, Hom plays and misses. 528/6
131.3 A Ali to Hom, Hom fails to connect on this occasion. 528/6
131.2 A Ali to Hom, Bowled outside off, driven to covers by Hom. 528/6
131.1 A Ali to Hasan, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, swept to the on side for a single. 528/6
130.6 A Shafiq to Hasan, Loopy delivery around off, Hasan has punched this one to the off side for a single. 527/6
Bangladesh have become the first team to score 500 in the second innings against Pakistan.
130.5 A Shafiq to Hom, Bowled on middle and leg, played to the leg side for a single. 526/6
130.4 A Shafiq to Hom, Floated around off, Hom gets an inside edge onto the pads. 525/6
130.3 A Shafiq to Hasan, Floated on middle and leg, played to mid-wicket for a single. 525/6
SHUVAGATA HOM is the new man in.
130.2 A Shafiq to Sarkar, OUT! Sarkar has to depart! Loopy delivery around off, Sarkar pulls this one to mid-wicket. Hafeez gets under it and takes a safe catch. That's the sixth wicket down for Bangladesh. First test wicket for Asad Shafiq. 524/6
130.1 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Loopy delivery around off, Sarkar defends this one. 524/5
129.6 A Ali to S Sarkar, Shortish outside off, cut to point by Sarkar for a single. 524/5
129.5 A Ali to Hasan, Loopy delivery outside off, played to covers for a single. 523/5
129.4 A Ali to Hasan, Bowled on middle and leg, Hasan has paddled this one to fine leg for two runs. 522/5
129.3 A Ali to Sarkar, Bowled outside off, played to covers for a single. 520/5
129.2 A Ali to S Sarkar, Floated around off, Sarkar gets an inside edge onto the pads. 519/5
129.1 A Ali to Sarkar, Sarkar has played this one to the fielder at point. 519/5
128.6 A Shafiq to Hasan, SIX! Swept away! Loopy delivery on middle and leg, Hasan slog sweeps this one over mid-wicket for a big one! 519/5
128.5 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Loopy delivery outside off, played to the off side for a single. 513/5
128.4 A Shafiq to Hasan, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, played to long on for a single. 512/5
128.3 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Flighted delivery on middle and leg, played to the on side for a single. 511/5
128.2 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Floated around off, Sarkar defends it. 510/5
128.1 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Loopy delivery around off, Sarkar defends it. 510/5
127.6 A Ali to Sarkar, Floated on the pads, played to the on side for a single. 510/5
127.5 A Ali to Sarkar, Bowled outside off, Sarkar defends this one. 509/5
127.4 A Ali to Hasan, Bowled outside off, Shakib plays this one to point for a single. 509/5
127.3 A Ali to Sarkar, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, played to the leg side for a single. 508/5
127.2 A Ali to Sarkar, Flighted delivery around off, Sarkar defends this one as well. 507/5
127.1 A Ali to Sarkar, FOUR! Cut away! Short and wide outside off, Sarkar cuts it through point for a boundary. 507/5
126.6 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Loopy delivery around off, played to long off for a single. 503/5
126.5 A Shafiq to Hasan, Short ball around off, played to extra cover for a single. 502/5
126.4 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Bowled on the pads, played to square leg for a single. 501/5
126.3 A Shafiq to Hasan, Flighted delivery around off, played to long off for a single. 500/5
126.2 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Loopy delivery on middle and leg, played to mid on by Sarkar for a single. 499/5
126.1 A Shafiq to Sarkar, Sarkar gets a leading edge to this one to the off side. 498/5
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