Rizwan and Shakeel Propel Pakistan Past 400 on Second Day

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel hit centuries, pushing the team past 400 runs on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh. Rizwan remained unbeaten at 150, while Shakeel was dismissed on 141. Despite Bangladesh's efforts, Pakistan's batting pair held firm.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Saud Shakeel struck impressive centuries, steering Pakistan past the 400-run mark on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Rizwan, the more aggressive of the two, remained unbeaten with a stellar 150, featuring 11 fours and three sixes. Left-handed Shakeel, starting the day at 57, was eventually dismissed on 141 after significantly contributing to their overnight fourth-wicket stand of 240 runs.

Bangladesh's pace bowlers struggled to challenge Pakistan's batting on a greenish wicket. Captain Najmul Hassan Shanto's switch to spin in the first session did little to stem the flow of runs as Rizwan and Shakeel compiled 48 runs in the first hour. Pakistan's earlier struggles on a wet outfield were mitigated by the pair's resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)