Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 4, Live Score Updates: 2 Down For 9, Pakistan Look To Avoid Another Collapse vs Bangladesh
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Pakistan will resuming Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh at 9/2 in Rawalpindi. Currently, the hosts are leading by 21 runs with Saim Ayub (6*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier on Sunday, Litton Das' 138 revived Bangladesh as they posted 262 before getting bowled out. Das (138) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (78) put on 165 for the seventh wicket after Shahzad and fellow pacers Mir Hamza had reduced Bangladesh to 6-26. Pacer Khurram Shahzad was the star bowler for Pakistan with his six-wicket haul. (Live Scorecard)
Khurram Shahzad is in for a flash interview. He shares that the new ball is his strength, something he’s well-versed with from his domestic cricket experience. Adds that he always tries to hit the right areas and acknowledges that momentum shifts that are part of Test cricket. States that he always looks to keep the stumps in play. When asked about his personal favorite among the six wickets he took, Shahzad mentions that he particularly enjoyed dismissing Najmul Hossain Shanto.
PITCH REPORT - Nick Compton is pitchside. He informs that the indentations from Day 2 have hardened, causing the ball to seam. He notes that spin has troubled Pakistan, with their footwork appearing tentative, while Bangladesh have been more decisive in their approach against spin. Compton opines that Pakistan will need to be clear in their decision-making to counter spin effectively.
UPDATE - 4.05 am GMT - Great news! The live pictures show clear blue skies, and we are all set for a prompt start. Let's hope it stays this way throughout the day. Stick around with the first ball set to be bowled at 4.45 am GMT.
As we move into Day 4, Pakistan's top order will have to