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PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: Liton Das’s century, Khurram Shahzad’s 4 wickets, how was the first day’s play?

Samira Vishwas | May 17, 2026 12:24 AM CST

PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1: On the first day of the second Test match being played in Sylhet, Bangladesh team made a brilliant comeback despite the initial setbacks. Pakistan’s fast bowlers created pressure from the beginning of the match and did not give Bangladesh’s batsmen a chance to play freely. However, the restrained batting of wicketkeeper batsman Liton Das took control of the team and made a comeback in the match. After winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bowl first, which proved to be completely correct in the initial overs.

Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad bowled brilliantly (4 wickets) and dismissed the top batsmen of Bangladesh early. Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy returned to the pavilion in the very first over, which increased the pressure on the team. Captain Nazmul Hussain Shanto and experienced batsman Mushfiqur Rahim also could not play big innings. Due to continuous falling of wickets, Bangladesh’s score became 6 wickets for 116 runs and the team was in a difficult situation.

Liton Das gave strength to Bangladesh

In such difficult times, Liton Das took the responsibility. Batting with patience and intelligence, he formed important partnerships with lower order players. Thanks to his innings, Bangladesh was successful in reaching a respectable score. Liton remained calm on the field and faced Pakistan’s bowlers strongly. Facing 159 balls, he played an excellent inning of 126 runs.

Hasan Ali’s injury became a cause for concern

Pakistan’s fast bowler Hasan Ali got injured during the match. While trying to stop the ball, he suffered a head injury, after which the medical team immediately reached the field. He was taken out with the help of a stretcher. This incident increased concern among the players and spectators, although later relief news came out that the injury was not very serious. By the end of the first day’s play, Bangladesh was all out after scoring 278 runs, while Pakistan had scored 21 runs without losing any wicket.

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