Das Rescues Bangladesh: 126 Runs Steer Hosts to 278

Bangladesh found themselves in dire straits on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, slumping to a precarious 116 for 6. The visitors' formidable pace attack, spearheaded by Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad, exploited helpful overcast conditions after Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl.

Veteran seamer Mohammad Abbas struck early, removing Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck on the second ball and then dismissing debutant Tanzid Hasan. The collapse worsened after lunch, with Khurram Shahzad and Abbas dismantling the middle order.

However, Litton Das emerged as the hero for Bangladesh, crafting a magnificent, aggressive century. His brilliant knock of 126 runs off 159 balls, his sixth Test hundred, revitalized the innings. Das displayed elegant stroke play and rotated the strike effectively.

He found crucial support from the lower order, notably forging a vital 64-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Shoriful Islam. This partnership helped push Bangladesh's total to a competitive 278 before the innings concluded.

For Pakistan, Khurram Shahzad was the most successful bowler, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for 81 runs. Mohammad Abbas provided strong support with 3 wickets for 51 runs, highlighting the effectiveness of their bowling attack.