Summary Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century against Pakistan, making 101 runs off 130 balls.
DHAKA (Dunya News) – Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto defied Pakistan bowling attack with grit and hit a century on the first day of the first Test as the home team scored 301-4 after stumps of Day 1 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Friday.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century against Pakistan, making 101 runs off 130 balls. A solid knock of 91 from Mominul Haque helped the hosts reach 301 for 4 against Pakistan at stumps on day one, while veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 48.
Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and put the home team in to bat. Their fast bowlers kept Bangladesh batsmen under pressure early in the morning. Shaheen Afridi grabbed the first wicket at 18 runs when Mahmudul Hasan was dismissed for 8.
The second wicket fell at 31 runs when Shadman Islam was dismissed for 13 by Hasan Ali.
The second Test of the two-match series will begin in Sylhet on May 16.
Pakistan handed Test debuts to Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal for the first match of the series.
Meanwhile, Babar Azam was unavailable for selection due to a knee injury. The team management confirmed on Thursday that Babar would miss the first Test due to knee injury. The officials did not disclose the severity of the injury or a possible recovery time.
According to the team management, Pakistan’s medical staff are continuing to assess the condition of the former captain. Further updates regarding Babar’s fitness and availability for the remainder of the series are expected in the coming days.
Squads
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Khurram Shahzad, Hasan Ali, Amad Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori, Abdullah Fazal.
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Amite Hasan.
