Abbas Takes Six: Pakistan Dominates Bangladesh on Day 2

Pakistan's bowlers staged a remarkable comeback on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The visitors, initially trailing after Bangladesh reached 301/4, seized the ascendancy thanks to the exceptional performance of pacer Mohammad Abbas. Abbas was the chief destroyer, claiming three wickets in the first session, including Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. He continued his onslaught in the second session, dismissing Ebadot Hossain and securing his sixth five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Shaheen Shah Afridi also contributed, taking the key wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 71. Bangladesh was eventually all out for 338.

In response, Pakistan's openers Abdullah Fazal and Awais built a solid foundation. They navigated the pitch effectively, which surprisingly remained a 'belter' despite early indications of greenness. By the close of play, Pakistan reached 179/1, with Awais unbeaten on 85 and Fazal on 37. This strong batting performance leaves Pakistan trailing by 234 runs with much of the match still to play in this crucial World Test Championship series.