Pakistan in Command After Centuries from Rizwan and Shakeel on Day 2

Rizwan and Shakeel Power Pakistan to Commanding Position on Day 2 / Getty Images

Pakistan asserted their dominance on Day 2 of the Test match against Bangladesh, declaring their first innings at a formidable 448/6. The day was marked by a monumental 240-run partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, rescuing Pakistan from a precarious 16/3. Shakeel scored a composed 141, while Rizwan remained unbeaten at 171, his highest Test score, before the declaration. Saim Ayub also contributed with a valuable 56 at the top order, and Shaheen Afridi added a quickfire 29* off 24 balls.

That is all from the first innings. Pakistan declare at 4️⃣4️⃣8️⃣-6️⃣ 🏏

Rizwan remains unbeaten at 1️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ 👏#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/cjVlwfMxbF

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 22, 2024

Bangladesh's bowlers struggled to make inroads, with Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud taking two wickets each, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan chipping in with one wicket apiece.

In response, Bangladesh reached 27/0 at stumps, with openers Shadman Islam (12*) and Zakir Hasan (11*) surviving the challenging final overs. Pakistan now holds a commanding lead of 421 runs.

The session breakdown saw Pakistan score 98 runs in the morning, 111 in the afternoon, and 108 in the evening, losing only two wickets throughout the day. Play will resume on Day 3 at 10 AM local time.

Valuable contribution, valuable player 🫡

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ up for @saudshak 🙌#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/Rho0cjWyJb

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 22, 2024

A brilliant way to get to his hundred ✨

Dispatched for a boundary and @iMRizwanPak celebrates 🤩#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/hwblFjyGXF

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 22, 2024