Rising Stakes: Shadman Islam's Half-Century Fuels Bangladesh's Fightback

Bangladesh advanced to 134-2 at lunch during the first Test against Pakistan, trailing by 314 runs. Shadman Islam scored his third Test half-century. Pakistan declared their first innings at 448 for six, with centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. Mominul Haque supported Islam with an unbeaten 45.

Bangladesh progressed to 134-2 at lunch in the first Test against Pakistan, still trailing by 314 runs. The opening batter, Shadman Islam, notched his third Test half-century.

Shadman remained unbeaten on 53 after an extended three-hour first session on Day 3, delayed due to Friday prayers. Pakistan earlier declared their first innings at 448 for six, led by centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel.

Mominul Haque contributed an unbeaten 45, adding 81 runs with Shadman for an unbroken third-wicket partnership. Mominul played aggressively, ensuring the scoreboard kept moving, particularly in the last hour before the lunch break.

(With inputs from agencies.)