PAK vs BAN 1st Test Day 4 Updates for Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2024
PAK vs BAN 1st Test Day 4 Updates: The Vistors completely changed this game in a different direction as the Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim scored a magnificent 191 to put the Bangla tigers in the front seat. Pakistan with 117 lead to chase down came out to bat in the final few overs of the session, where they already lost a wicket in the form of Sami Ayub. Now with 94 trail the home teams needs to step up.
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Earlier the Bangladesh batsman kicked off Day 4 with Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim on the crease where they trailed for 132 runs. Now with a fresh day, the home team thought they could get past the Bangladesh batters easily, but however the scene changed when Mushfiqur played one of his best test knocks to guide Bangladesh into a respectable total.
The day was fully dominated by the Bangladesh batters, even after the wicket of Litton Das Mushfiqur kept pushing for runs which ultimately helped the victors take the lead in this first test match here at Rawalpindi.
Pakistan Bowlers Failed to Contain Bangladesh WillPower
Even though Naseem Shah provided the early breakthrough early in the day, the Pakistan bowlers certainly failed to restrict the visitor’s attack as they went on to take the lead in this first test match. Until the end of the Team break the Pakistan team was able to crack open the lower-order Bangladesh.
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However, once the tea break was done the Pakistan bowlers came back into sprits to close down the Bangladesh batting lineup. Four wickets fell in this final session which was a quite big number for the last two days of this test match. Naseem Shah was the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in this first innings as he picked up three wickets in his 27.3 overs.
While Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Ali, and Khurram Shahzad picked up two wickets, even Saim Ayub chipped in with one wicket to finally restrict the Bangladesh team to 565/10 in 167.3 Overs.
Bangladesh Batter Fight Until The Very End
After Litton Das, it was Mehidy Hasan Miraz who played brilliant innings to anchor Mushfiqur Rahim’s innings. Both of them in the final moments of the day played some amazing game of cricket as they even switched up 150+ run partnership. Mehidy Hasan Miraz went on to score 77 from 179 balls which ultimately helped Bangladesh to set up a lead of 117 at the end of the first innings.
Mushfiqur Rahim was the star man behind this amazing first innings performance from the Bangladesh team as he played a key role in helping his team take the lead. Even though it is unfortunate that he missed out on a double century by 9 runs, still he played brilliant innings that will go down in the history books. His 191 runs knock in 341 balls with one six and 22 fours was huge for both the player and the team.
Pakistan On Back: Can They Bounce Back In Second Innings?
The game is now even set for the final day where if Pakistan loses its footing then it’s game over for them or else they just have to try and draw this game. While Bangladesh will be looking to take out the Pakistan batters as soon as possible and try to win this game. The ball is in the Pakistan team’s court so they have to take the lead and keep the wickets in hand to save this test match.
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Day-4 Stumps
(Pakistan Trail by 94 runs)
Pakistan 1st Innings = 448/6 d in 113 Overs
Bangladesh 1st Innings = 565/10 in 167.3 Overs
Pakistan 2nd Innings = 23/1 in 10 Overs
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