PAK VS BAN 1st Test: Saud Shakeel Steers Pakistan to Recovery With Brilliant Performance

The result of dividing 158 by 4 is 39.5.

PAK VS BAN, 1st Test Cricket Match Highlights  – Pakistan weathered an early storm to finish Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on 158/4. After Bangladesh dismantled the top order, leaving Pakistan in a precarious 16/3 and dismissing Babar Azam for a duck, it was 22-year-old Saim Ayub who anchored the innings with a determined half-century. He was joined by Saud Shakeel, who also scored a crucial fifty. Bangladesh, seeking their first Test victory over Pakistan, face a formidable challenge with the current head-to-head record heavily favouring Pakistan at 12-1-0.

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PAK VS BAN, 1st Test Cricket Match Live Score: Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh ended with honours even as Pakistan staged a remarkable recovery from a precarious 3/16. Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub both struck fifties, guiding the hosts to a resilient 158/4 at stumps, with Shakeel unbeaten. Mohammad Rizwan also got off to a solid start, and Pakistan will be hopeful that this partnership can propel them to a total of 220-230, setting the stage for a potential push towards 300.

PAK VS BAN, 1st Test Cricket Match Live Score: Saim Ayub’s resolute innings came to an end when he edged an outgoing delivery directly into the hands of slip fielder Mahedy Hasan. Hasan Mahmud claimed his second wicket of the day, breaking the crucial 98-run partnership. Pakistan has now lost their fourth wicket.

PAK VS BAN, 1st Test Cricket Match Live Score: Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel have guided Pakistan to a solid recovery, closing the second session on a strong note. After a disastrous start at 16/3, the duo steadied the innings, taking Pakistan to 81/3 by tea. With over 20 overs still remaining in the day, the hosts are well-positioned to build on their lead.