Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back Against Bangladesh
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Bangladesh will be resuming the third day of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at 10/2 with Shadman Islam (6*) and Zakir Hasan (0*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors currently trail by 264 runs and will look for a brilliant run on Day 3. Earlier on Saturday, Mehidy Hasan Miraz bagged a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for 274. Mehidy recorded his 10th five-wicket haul in Tests to cap a good day for the tourists, who are looking to win only their third away series. (Live Scorecard)
Mehidy Hasan is in for a chat. He says he's very happy with his contribution with the ball. He admits he was initially a little concerned about the greenish-looking surface but felt more confident as the game progressed. Mehidy adds that while he didn't get much turn in the first session, the pitch began to offer more assistance from the second session onward. He shares that his primary focus is always on keeping things tight and drying up the runs.
PITCH REPORT - Bazid Khan is pitchside, inspecting the deck ahead of the start of Day 3. He notes that the ball bounced more on Day 2 - technically the first day of this Test, compared to the opening day of the first Test. This wicket reminds him of the old-time surfaces in Rawalpindi and Karachi. He points out that this surface is much harder and quicker than the one used in the first Test. While there's a nice grass covering, Bazid highlights a few bare patches around the short-of-a-length area, suggesting that bowlers who hit those spots could extract more purchase and some indifferent bounce. He adds that while the ball is new, bowlers should pitch it up to search for swing, and once the movement stops, they