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Second Test: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 6 wickets to…

3 September 2024
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Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to complete historic 2-0 series win.

The Tigers chased an 185-run target on day five with veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan registering their first-ever series win over Pakistan.

Pakistan now lost five straight Tests – three against Australia and two against Bangladesh -in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan provided a blistering to the run chase by attacking Pakistan bowlers. The left-hander smoked 40 runs off 39 balls.

He was the first man to depart as Mir Hamza shattered his stumps on the team score of 58.

Shadman Islam (24) departed soon after as Khurram Shahzad got the better of him.

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque continued the start they were given by the openers. Najmol made 38 and was dismissed by Salman Ali Agha while Mominul walked back for 34, giving Abrar Ahmed his first wicket.

Veterans Mushfiqur (22*) and Shakib (21*) stayed till the end and completed the chase.

The guests continued their innings from 42-0 today after the rain ended the play early on Monday.

A day earlier, the visitors bowled out Pakistan for 172 after pacers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana wreaked havoc, picking five and four wickets, respectively.

The hosts started the day on 9/2 and had a decent start courtesy of Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood, adding 38 runs.

Ayub was the first man to depart as Taskin Ahmed took his wicket. He made 20 runs off 35 balls.

Rizwan made 43 runs off 73 balls which included five fours. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed departed after facing 12 balls for his two.

Mahmud dismissed Mir Hamza (4) to wrap up Pakistan’s innings on 172.

Salman added vital runs for Pakistan and remained unbeaten on 47.

Mahmud registered his first fifer in Test cricket, becoming the first Bangladesh pacer to take this many wickets in an innings in Pakistan.

Before that, Responding to Pakistan’s first innings of 274, Bangladesh were reduced to 26-6 and in danger of following on amid fiery fast bowling in the morning but Litton Das hit a defiant 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 78 runs as the tourists recovered from a precarious position to post 262 all out after Shahzad bagged six wickets on the third day of the second test.

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Second Test: Pakistan set 185-run target for Bangladesh –…

2 September 2024
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Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 172 on day four and they will need to chase 185 to win the second Test and the series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana wrecked havoc, picking five and four wickets, respectively.

The hosts started the day on 9/2 and had a decent start courtesy of Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood, adding 38 runs.

Ayub was the first man to depart as Taskin Ahmed took his wicket. He made 20 runs off 35 balls.

Masood managed 28 runs off 34 balls and was removed by Rana soon after.

Rana managed to dismiss Babar Azam (11) and Saud Shakeel (2) in quick succession, leaving Pakistan in more trouble.

Babar’s poor run continued in the Tests as he now batted 16 innings without a Test fifty.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha made valuable contributions at the back end. The pair added 55 runs for the seventh wicket.

Mahmud was brought by Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto and he delivered by removed Rizwan and Mohammad Ali on back-to-back delieveries.

Rizwan made 43 runs off 73 balls which included five fours. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed departed after facing 12 balls for his two.

Mahmud dismissed Mir Hamza (4) to wrap up Pakistan’s innings on 172.

Salman added vital runs for Pakistan and remained unbeaten on 47.

Mahmud registered his first fifer in Test cricket, becoming first Bangladesh pacer to take this many wickets in an innings in Pakistan.

Earlier at the end of third day’s play, opener Abdullah Shafique was routed for 3 and night watchman Khurram Shahzad fell for naught.

On Sunday, Bangladesh’s Litton Das hit a defiant 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz 78 as the tourists recovered from a precarious position to post 262 all out after Shahzad bagged six wickets on the third day of the second test.

Responding to Pakistan’s first innings 274, Bangladesh were reduced to 26-6 and in danger of following on amid fiery fast bowling in the morning but Das and Miraz put together a 165-run stand for the seventh wicket to steady the ship.

Das hit 13 fours and four sixes in his 228-ball knock while Miraz, who claimed five wickets to skittle out Pakistan, showed his ability with the bat by hitting 12 fours and a six.

Remember, Bangladesh lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the Test series opener by 10 wickets.

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Pakistan strike early as Bangladeshi batting line crumble in…

1 September 2024
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Pakistan Sunday struck early to dismiss multiple Bangladeshi batters on the third day of the second Test as the visitors look to regain control in the match being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh continued their innings from 10-0, however, Khurram Shahzad got rid of Bangladeshi openers Shadman Islam (10), Zakir Hasan (1) and skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto (4) and Shakib Al Hasan (2)to give the national side a much-needed boost in their effort to level the series.

With Momuinul Haque (1) and Mushfiqur Rahim (3) losing their wicket to Mir Hamza, Bangladesh are now 26-6 with Litton Das (0*) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (0*) at the crease.

A day earlier, spinner Miraz (5-61) and pacer Taskin Ahmed (3-57) led the Bangladeshi bowling line’s attack against Shan Masood’s men who were bowled out at 274 on the second day after the opening day was lost to incessant rain and a wet outfield.

Taskin, drafted into the Bangladesh side after fellow pace bowler Shoriful Islam sustained a groin injury, bowled Abdullah Shafique with a swinging delivery in the first over of the day after the tourists won the toss and opted to field.

Pakistan recovered from that early setback and got to 99-1 at lunch, with Masood completing his 10th half-century, but the skipper did not last long when play resumed and was dismissed lbw by Miraz for 57.

With the 107-run stand for the second wicket ended, the Bangladesh bowlers grew in confidence as the day wore on and could have had more wickets but for some sloppy catching.

Ayub was stumped for 58 and was soon followed by the dismissal of Babar Azam (31) and Mohammad Rizwan (29).

Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha perished after scoring 54.

Playing XIs
Pakistan XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad.

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

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Second Test: Mehidy takes five as Pakistan bowled out…

31 August 2024
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Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets as Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 274 on day two of the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

After Abdullah Shafique was bowled out by Taskin Ahmed in the first over, skipper Shan Masood and opener Saim Ayub built up a flamboyant partnership. Both the players made half-centuries but soon they fell with a couple of more wickets that included former captain Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel.

Masood was routed by Mehidy Hasan on 57 while Ayub got stumped at 58.

Mohammad Rizwan (18*) and Salman Ali Agha (0*) are on the crease.

After tea break, third session will be played from 3:15pm to 5:15pm, then the game could be extended by half an hour to complete the day’s overs.

Spinner Abrar Ahmed and left-arm medium pacer Mir Hamza have replaced fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has been released to spend time with his family.

Whereas, Bangladesh brought Taskin in and rested Shoriful Islam.

It should be noted that the first day of the Test was washed out without even a toss.

The 12-member Pakistan squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh includes captain Masood, Ayub, Shafique, Azam, Shakeel, Rizwan, Agha, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar, Hamza and Muhammad Ali.

Bangladesh XI are Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.

The head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, Chandika Hathurusingha on Friday said that it was not easy to defeat Pakistan at their home ground. However, he said, the morale of The Tigers was high after the victory against the hosts.

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Second test squad update: Pakistan welcomes back four players…

28 August 2024
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Pakistan has announced key changes to its Test squad ahead of the second Test match against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 30 August to 3 September.

Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam have been reintroduced to the squad after being released before the first Test.

Both players showcased their skills for Pakistan Shaheens in a four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club from 20 to 23 August.

Shaheen Shah Afridi, who recently became a father, has rejoined the squad following his release after the first Test.

Additionally, Aamir Jamal, who was initially released to focus on his fitness at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), has been recalled. Aamir’s participation in the second Test, however, remains contingent on fitness clearance.

Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test win against Pakistan with a victory in the opening match in Rawalpindi. The visiting team now leads the two-match Test series 1-0.

Pakistan squad for second Test against Bangladesh:

Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal (subject to fitness), Abrar Ahmed, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi

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Bangladesh register maiden Test win against Pakistan – SUCH…

25 August 2024
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Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan win the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium courtesy of a brilliant performance by their bowlers who ran through Pakistani batters on the fifth day on Sunday.

After bowling out the hosts at 146 in the second innings, Bangladeshi openers Zakir Hasan (15*) and Shadman Islam (9*) eased past the 30-run target set by the Shan Masood-led side in mere 6.3 overs.

With today’s win the Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men have made their way to history books as this is Bangladesh’s first-ever win against Pakistan in red-ball cricket.

Earlier in the day, while kicking off their second inning from 23-1 today, Pakistani batters failed to put up much resistance against visitors with Shan Masood (14), Babar Azam (22), Saud Shakeel (0), Abdullah Shafique (37) and Salman Ali Agha (0) losing their wickets in quick succession.

Though Mohammad Rizwan (51) made a valiant effort, he lost his wicket after being bowled out by Mehidy Hasan.

Nasheem Shah (3), Shaheen Afridi (2) and Mohammad Ali (0) couldn’t hold off the Bangladeshi bowlers for long and the national side was eventually bowled out at 146.

On Saturday, the visitors dominated the fourth day taking a lead of 117 runs as they scored 565 in reply to Pakistan’s 448/6 with incredible Mushfiqur Rahim starring with 191 off 341 balls.

The day began with the visitors batting at 316-5 in 92 overs with Rahim (55 off 122) and Litton Das (52 off 58) on the crease.

Soon after the play resumed, Shah removed Das with Rizwan taking a catch.

However, Rahim stood tall and ended up scoring a brilliant century, becoming the third batter to score a ton in the ongoing Test.

Rahim and Hasan made a stunning partnership to put Pakistan on the back foot. Rahim was on course to score his fourth double-century but fell short of nine runs as Ali removed him.

Pakistan wrapped up Bangladesh’s innings after Rahim’s dismissal. Afridi removedMahmud and Mehidy while Shah got the wicket of Islam who blasted 22 off 14 balls.

The Test matches between Pakistan and Bangladesh are being played as part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 as both teams are eager to perform and strengthen their position on the WTC points table.

Both teams have so far locked horns in 13 matches in six Test series with the Green Shirts emerging winners in 12 of them as one ended in a draw.

The two sides will now once again lock horns in the second Test at the same venue from August 30 to September 3.

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Pak vs Ban Test: Rizwan, Shakeel tons put Pakistan…

22 August 2024
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Pakistan on Thursday regained control after Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan dug deep to build on yesterday’s comeback with both batters scoring centuries on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Coming on the field today, the duo continued the team’s innings from 158-4 after Wednesday’s setback wherein the national side lost back-to-back wickets but managed to make a comeback courtesy of Shakeel and Saim Ayub’s 98-run partnership.

Playing sensibly, the duo kept scoring runs while making sure to not lose their wickets as they continued on after lunch with the score at 256-4.

A day earlier, Shakeel and Ayub played gritty innings before the latter was dismissed in the 32nd over. The batter reached his first Test 50 in his third innings, scoring 56 off 98 balls which included four fours and a six.

Shakeel carried on with Rizwan and took Pakistan to a respectable position at the end of the day. Rizwan remained unbeaten on 24 at stumps.

For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud picked two wickets each.

With the score at 304-4 in 82 overs Shakeel (109*) and Rizwan also inching closer to scoring a century (116*), the Green Shirts will be aiming to capitalise on the duo’s partnership.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

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1st Test: Saim lifts Pakistan after Bangladesh bowlers inflict…

21 August 2024
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Pakistan recovered after suffering early blows during the first Test against Bangladesh which is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

After being asked to bat first, the home side struggled greatly against Bangladesh’s pace attack as Abdullah Shafique (2), along with skipper Shan Masood (6) and Babar Azam (0) were dismissed inside the first 10 overs.

After losing three wickets, the hosts managed to comeback in the game and Saim Ayub and vice-captain Saud Shakeel formed a crucial 65-run partnership that took Pakistan out of trouble.

Before the tea break, Ayub (42 off 68) and Shakeel (28 off 32) were at the crease as Pakistan scored 81-3 in 21 overs.

Earlier today, Shan Masood decided to go with the all-pace attack in the first Test in Rawalpindi with the bowling attack consisting of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah Khurram Shehzad and Mohammad Ali.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

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Pakistan announces 17-member squad for Bangladesh test series |…

7 August 2024
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.

This series marks the debut test campaign for Jason Gillespie, the head coach of Pakistan’s red-ball format, assisted by Azhar Mahmood.

The training camp for the Pakistan Test squad is set to begin on August 11 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The camp aims to prepare the team for the two-match test series against Bangladesh, with the first test scheduled from 21 to 25 August in Rawalpindi, followed by the second test from 30 August to September 3 in Karachi.

Bangladesh’s Test team will arrive in Islamabad on the morning of August 17 and is expected to start training on the same afternoon.

Saud Shakeel has been appointed as the national team’s vice-captain and will also lead Pakistan Shaheens in their first four-day match against Bangladesh A.

Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Ali, and Mohammad Huraira have been included in the squad to add fresh talent to the team.

National team:

The 17-member squad for the Test series includes Shan Masood as captain, with Saud Shakeel serving as the vice-captain.

The squad features Amir Jamal (subject to fitness), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shehzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan as the wicketkeeper, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Pakistan Shaheens (for 1^st four-day match, vs Bangladesh ‘A’, dates TBC):

The Pakistan Shaheens squad, which will compete against Bangladesh A, consists of Saud Shakeel as captain, accompanied by Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rameez Junior, Mohammad Huraira, Naseem Shah, Saad Baig as the wicketkeeper, Saad Khan, Saim Ayub, Sameen Gul, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), and Umar Amin.

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PSL 9: Zalmi beat Gladiators to enter playoffs –…

8 March 2024
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In a major achievement, Peshawar Zalmi Friday entered the playoff phase by inflicting a humiliating 76-run defeat on Quetta Gladiators in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Zalmi outclassed their counterparts in all departments of the game as the Gladiators suffered a heavy margin defeat which considerably affected their net run rate (NRR).

However, despite a heavy loss, the Gladiators can simply make their way to the PSL 9 playoffs just by winning one of their remaining two matches, against Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans.

Chasing the target of 197, Gladiators’ opener Saud Shakeel started brilliantly with the left-handed batter scoring a quick 24 off 12 before losing his wicket to Mehran Mumtaz.

Soon after Saud’s departure, problems started for the chasing side as they ended up losing three wickets in the next four overs.

None of Rilee Rossouw (8), Khawaja Nafay (5) and Omair Yousuf (10) could perform as the wickets kept falling and the Gladiators could only score 120 runs in 17.5 overs before losing all of their wickets.

Saim Ayub, Luke Wood, Khurram Shahzad and Mumtaz starred with the ball, taking two wickets each while, Naveen-ul-Haq and Aamer Jamal picked one.

Asked to bat first, Peshawar started their innings brilliantly as star batter Saim Ayub provided an early breakthrough to his side with his aggressive cricket as the left-handed batter hit Quetta’s veteran pacer, Sohail Khan, for a six and a four in the second over.

However, Saim was soon removed by Sohail after contributing 30 runs off 12 balls. Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam continued the brilliant start provided by the left-handed batter as the 29-year-old kept on playing attacking cricket.

Peshawar then lost two wickets of Mohammad Haris and Haseebullah Khan in quick succession. With the arrival of Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Babar got much-needed support at the other end as the two formed a 36-run partnership before the departure of Zalmi’s skipper.

Babar became Akeal’s victim after scoring 53 off 30 with the help of nine fours and a six as he was trapped LBW in the 13th over.

Kohler-Cadmore too departed for the pavilion in the next over after scoring 33 on 19 balls which was followed by Hosein’s hat-trick.

Despite Hosein’s remarkable effort with the ball, the Gladiators couldn’t stop Zalmi as Rovman Powell dragged his side to a competitive total with his late heroics with the bat.

Hosein starred with four wickets to his name while Abrar Ahmed, Sohail Khan, and Mohammad Hasnain picked one each.