On the third day of the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's Naseem Shah and Khrram Shahzad claimed two quick wickets. Despite shaky starts, Bangladesh's openers seemed to handle the Pakistani bowling attack well until Shah and Shahzad struck. At the drinks break, Bangladesh were 75-2 with opener Shadman Islam (28) and Mominul Haq (12) at the crease. On day two, a 240-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel put Pakistan in a commanding position.
Pakistan's Naseem Shah and Khurram Shahzad Claim Early Wickets on Day 3 of Bangladesh Test
In the ongoing first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's bowlers made an early breakthrough on the third day. Naseem Shah and Khurram Shahzad claimed two quick wickets, putting Bangladesh under pressure and halting their promising start.
Match Background
Pakistan began the match in a strong position after openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq scored centuries in their first innings, helping Pakistan post a total of 476 runs. Bangladesh responded cautiously, with openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan providing a solid foundation.
Day 3 Highlights
On the third day, Bangladesh resumed their innings at 55-0. They continued to handle the Pakistani bowlers well until Naseem Shah made the breakthrough. The young fast bowler bowled a sharp delivery that induced an outside edge from Zakir Hasan (33), who was caught behind by wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan.
Khurram Shahzad followed up with another quick wicket, dismissing Mahmudul Hasan Joy (0) for a duck. Joy was trapped in front of his wicket by Shahzad's inswinging delivery, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 75-2.
At the drinks break, Bangladesh were 75-2 with opener Shadman Islam (28) and Mominul Haq (12) at the crease.
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