The Pakistan Shaheens will bat to clinch a win on the last day of their second four-day match against Bangladesh after an impressive all-round display on day three.
The Shaheens were on top day three as they concluded the play after posting 136 runs for the loss of wickets with skipper Sahibzada Farhan starring with a brilliant half-century.
They still need 160 runs with six wickets in hand to win the four-day match before the beginning of white-ball matches.
Day three started with Bangladesh resuming their innings at 84-3 but they were outclassed by the Shaheens’ bowling and were soon bowled out for 216 runs.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored 65 runs with 11 fours and was the top-scorer for his side. He was greatly supported by Afif Hossain who posted 58 runs with 10 boundaries.
The highlight of the day was the display of the Pakistani bowlers. They took the remaining seven wickets for just 132 runs on day three. Mohammad Ali’s heroics led to Bangladesh’s early dismissal as he bagged six wickets for 63 runs while Khurram Shehzad picked three wickets.
Chasing the target, Pakistan Shaheens started with a strong display by Farhan and Haseebullah as both formed a 96-run partnership.
Farhan played a rapid innings, scoring 68 runs with ten fours and two sixes on just 70 balls. However, following the departure of the skipper, the next two batters, Kamran Ghulam and Umar Amin were removed for ducks while Irfan Khan posted 15 runs before losing his wicket.
The day ended with Haseebullah (44) and Tayyab Tahir (4) remaining not out on the crease.
Scores in brief
Pakistan Shaheens require 160 runs to win
Bangladesh A 258 all out, 67.3 overs (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 69, Aich Mollah 55, Mahidul Islam Ankon 31, Parvez Hossain Emon 30; Khurram Shahzad 3-69, Kamran Ghulam 2-6, Kashif Ali 2-21, Faisal Akram 2-87) and 216 all out, 70.1 overs (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 65, Aich Mollah 58, Shahadat Hossain 33; Mohammad Ali 6-63, Khurram Shahzad 3-67, Faisal Akram 1-51)
Pakistan Shaheens 179 all out, 67.2 overs (Kamran Ghulam 48, Tayyab Tahir 30, Umar Amin 25; Ripon Mondol 4-71, Rejaur Rehman Raja 3-33, Hasan Murad 2-32) and 136-4, 37 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 68, Haseebullah 44 not out, Muhammad Irfan Khan 15; Rejaur Rehman Raja 2-47, Mahmudul Hasan Joy 1-4, Hasan Murad 1-25)
