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Joy, Bowlers Put Bangladesh in Command of Second Test vs. Pakistan
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Joy, Bowlers Put Bangladesh in Command of Second Test vs. Pakistan

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bangladesh holds a commanding lead after day two of the second Test against Pakistan, closing on 110-3 in their second innings for an overall lead of 156 runs.
  • Earlier, bowlers Taijul Islam and Nahid Rana took three wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for 232, securing a 46-run first-innings advantage for Bangladesh.
  • Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored a rapid 52, anchoring Bangladesh's strong position despite late wickets falling to Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad.

Bangladesh has seized control of the second Test against Pakistan, building on a dominant bowling performance and a solid start to their second innings. The home side closed day two on 110-3, extending their lead to 156 runs and placing them firmly in command of the series they already lead 1-0.

The turning point is my wicket and Salman Ali Agha’s wicket — after that we did not build any partnerships. These two dismissals changed the momentum.

— Babar AzamPakistan's captain acknowledging the crucial dismissals that shifted the game's momentum.

The bowlers set the stage for the day, with left-arm spinner Taijul Islam and fast bowler Nahid Rana claiming three wickets apiece. Their efforts were instrumental in bowling Pakistan out for 232, granting Bangladesh a crucial 46-run first-innings lead. This performance underscores the growing strength of Bangladesh's bowling attack, which has troubled the Pakistani batsmen throughout the series.

Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy then provided the impetus with a fluent 52 off 64 balls, ensuring Bangladesh did not falter after losing early wickets. While Pakistan's bowlers, notably Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad, managed to pick up crucial wickets late in the day, Joy's innings, combined with the bowlers' earlier success, has put Bangladesh in a commanding position. The team's confidence will be high heading into day three, aiming to extend their lead further and press for a series victory.

I don’t know if they will think twice about bowling bouncers at me but I can say this much — if anyone bounces me, I will not let them off easily.

— Nahid RanaThe young Bangladeshi pacer expressing confidence and defiance regarding facing hostile bowling.

From a Pakistani perspective, this match has been a struggle. Despite a fighting 68 from captain Babar Azam, the batting lineup failed to build substantial partnerships, ultimately succumbing to Bangladesh's disciplined bowling. The loss of key wickets at crucial moments, as acknowledged by Azam himself, has been a turning point. Pakistan must now regroup and find a way to contain Bangladesh's aggressive batting on day three to have any chance of salvaging the Test.

There is no specific target like 200, 250 or 300. We have a lot of time — three days still remain. We will try to bat the full day tomorrow.

— Nahid RanaIndicating Bangladesh's strategy to bat long and deep on day three, rather than setting a fixed target.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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