Pakistan vs. Bangladesh: Live Cricket Update
Day 2: Shakeel and Ayub Centuries Give Pakistan Advantage
Match Summary
Pakistan's left-handers Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub displayed resilience to score gritty half-centuries on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Karachi.
Shakeel's unbeaten 63 and Ayub's 50 helped Pakistan reach 202 for 3 at stumps, giving them a 167-run lead over Bangladesh's first innings total of 330.
Key Moments
- Bangladesh resumed the day on 230/8 but lost their remaining two wickets quickly, with Shaheen Afridi finishing with 4/52.
- Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique provided a solid start, putting on 62 runs for the first wicket.
- Shakeel and Ayub then consolidated the innings, adding 112 runs for the third wicket.
Player Performances
- Saud Shakeel: 63 not out, 153 balls, 7 fours
- Saim Ayub: 50, 104 balls, 6 fours
- Shaheen Afridi: 4/52, 14.2 overs
Next Day Preview
Pakistan will look to extend their lead on Day 3, while Bangladesh will aim to take early wickets and regain control of the match.
[Live Cricket Updates: ESPNcricinfo]
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