Mohammad Hafeez scored his 11th half-century at Khulna on Wednesday © AFP (File Photo)
Pakistan batsmen seem to be in control of their first innings at tea against Bangladesh, in the first Test of the two-match Test series, at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna on Wednesday. Pakistan lost the only wicket of opener Sami Aslam in the session. LIVE Scorecard: Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2015, 1st Test at Khulna, Day 2
Earlier, Bangladesh batsmen, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan started the day with the score on 236 for the loss of four as they finished on Day 1. However, they lost wickets in a flurry at the closing stages before lunch and were eight down for 325. Shortly after the lunch, they were bundled for 332, with Mohammad Shahid dismissed for 10 by Wahab Riaz and Rubel Hossain, being the last man to be dismissed by the same man.
Following Bangladesh’s innings, it was Pakistan’s turn as the openers, in the form of Mohammad Hafeez and Aslam walked out and batted good as they put-up the opening 50-run stand. However, just after the landmark was reached, it was the first breakthrough for Bangladesh as Aslam was dismissed for 20 by leg-spinner, Taijul Islam after being given caught behind off the DRS. LIVE Updates: Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 2 at Khulna
Following his dismissal, it was the pair of Hafeez and Azhar Ali, who took charge for rest of the session as Hafeez also scored his 11th half-century and Pakistan finished on 84 for the loss of one.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh 332 (Mominul Haque 80, Imrul Kayes 51; Mohammad Hafeez 3 for 55, Yasir Shah 3 for 86) lead Pakistan 84/1 (Mohammad Hafeez 52, Azhar Ali 12; Taijul Islam 1 for 23) by 248 runs.
(Ayush Gupta is a reporter at CricketCountry. A passionate supporter of Manchester United, he idolises Roger Federer and is also a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) maniac. He can be followed on Twitter @Ayush24x7)