Bangladesh (565 & 30/0) secure a historic Test win by 10 wickets against Pakistan (448/6d & 146) in the 1st Test match and lead the 2-match series 1-0

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan's last five 200+ Test stands have taken place at home, with four of them in Rawalpindi alone

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shaheen is doing bazball now....

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rizwan on charge, now third-highest score by a Pakistan wicket-keeper

210* by Taslim Arif (1980)
209 by Imtiaz Ahmed (1955)
161* by Mohammad Rizwan
158* by Kamran Akmal (2009)
154 by Kamran Akmal (2005)
150 by Rashid Latif (2002)

 

[sweep_shot]

Rizwan is on 168*.

Opportunity for him to get a double century.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Naqvi in the house

 

[sweep_shot]

Rizwan on charge, now third-highest score by a Pakistan wicket-keeper

210* by Taslim Arif (1980)
209 by Imtiaz Ahmed (1955)
161* by Mohammad Rizwan
158* by Kamran Akmal (2009)
154 by Kamran Akmal (2005)
150 by Rashid Latif (2002)

Rizwan has the opportunity to go past Taslim Arif. He is 43 runs away.

But, will Pakistan declare before that?

 

[Devadwal]

@mominsaigol what happened to Agha as you said on this road agha can do what Rizwan doing

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan - 443/6 (111.4 overs).

Six from Shaheen. He is playing a cameo (25* off 18 balls).

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Shaheen is going to be slower than Nahid when he bowls.

 

[sweep_shot]

Why is Imam not playing? I think he is a good option for Test.

I think openers should be Imam and Abdullah/Saim.

 

[shah9425]

Rizwan on charge, now third-highest score by a Pakistan wicket-keeper

210* by Taslim Arif (1980)
209 by Imtiaz Ahmed (1955)
161* by Mohammad Rizwan
158* by Kamran Akmal (2009)
154 by Kamran Akmal (2005)
150 by Rashid Latif (2002)

Where is my boy Saifi?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

At this rate they may declare and just have 5 overs to bowl tonight.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Why is Imam not playing? I think he is a good option for Test.

I think openers should be Imam and Abdullah/Saim.

Hurraira as Imam struggles to convert.

Same at the moment can be said about Abdullah too but he's not played as many tests as Imam.

 

[sweep_shot]

Last 10 overs: 64/1.

Good acceleration.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

They've declared

 

[oatmeal]

Good declaration not waiting for Rizwan's 200

 

[Devadwal]

Where is my boy Saifi?

Doing water boy job for Rizwan

 

[sweep_shot]

Good declaration not waiting for Rizwan's 200

Yeah.

Team comes first.

The way Rizwan was going, he could've scored a triple century probably.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Rizwan denied a double ton, that's big injustice.

 

[AAli98]

Great declaration Rizwan’s double century can wait when he goes to Aus or SA

 

[zarak]

Babar would have waited for Rizwan to her a double hundred then cut a cake. Progressive captaincy.

 

[sweep_shot]

They may only get a handful of overs. Almost time for Stumps.

BD would do well to not lose any wicket.

 

[Devadwal]

How many overs will Bangladesh face today .

If more than 15 than they can lose 3-4 wickets

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Good declaration. Declaring now gives the pacers a nice crack at the Bangladesh batters before stumps. 448 is a good first innings score. Rizwan seemed to be struggling so I didn't see any need to keep him out there much longer for a personal milestone, which in my opinion is meaningless anyway if it doesn't contribute to the team winning.

 

[zarak]

They may only get 5-6 overs. Almost time for Stumps.

BD would do well to not lose any wicket.

I think play goes on till 6

 

[FearlessRoar]

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2024-25 (1st Test)

Innings break (day 2) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Pakistan: 448-6 dec (113 ov)

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Pakistan should've declared much earlier. They should've sent in Shaheen before Agha for acceleration.

 

[oatmeal]

Pakistan should look for 3-4 wickets before close of play

 

[mominsaigol]

@mominsaigol what happened to Agha as you said on this road agha can do what Rizwan doing

You just had to put one in didn't you?

I was wondering when I'd get that comment.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Banglawash awaits. They are proper minnows when they play against pakistan.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Banglawash awaits. They are proper minnows when they play against pakistan.

Why is that bro its always a mystry same bangladesh can beat nz in nz test match but can never seem to win vs pak no matter what happen?

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Bangladeshi bowlers also appreciated that Pakistan declared. LOL. BD bowlers had to toil hard (bowled for 2 days).

 

[AAli98]

Pak cricket is hanging by a thread that is Rizwan’s runs in all formats & Shaheens first over where the nation holds it breath for some in swing. That’s why likes of Ireland USA lick there lips when facing Pak

Where on earth are spinners in the country & don’t call shadab a spinner.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pak cricket is hanging by a thread that is Rizwan’s runs in all formats & Shaheens first over where the nation holds it breath for some in swing.

Where on earth are spinners in the country & don’t call shadab a spinner.

Why no Abrar? Abrar should've played here.

 

[boomboomcheema]

If Bangladesh manage to score 400 here then Pakistan will be under big pressure in the next innings, this pitch is still good to bat.

 

[Josh]

If Bangladesh bat sensibly definitely a draw test match result on the cards

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan should be getting 1 or 2 wickets atleast.

 

[sweep_shot]

Positive start for BD.

BD - 6/0 (1 over).

 

[jnaveen1980]

Why is that bro its always a mystry same bangladesh can beat nz in nz test match but can never seem to win vs pak no matter what happen?

Match ups don't work seemingly. Rawalpindi is a thankless surface for bowlers. Having said that BD batting will implode here.

 

[sweep_shot]

If Bangladesh manage to score 400 here then Pakistan will be under big pressure in the next innings, this pitch is still good to bat.

If BD score 400, game should be a draw. There are only 3 days of play left.

 

[sweep_shot]

Maiden from Naseem.

BD - 6/0 (2 overs).

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Shaheen has been off so far

Bowling a bit too wide for my liking.

 

[sweep_shot]

Shaheen has been off so far

Bowling a bit too wide for my liking.

Need to attack the stumps or bowl at 4th stump line. Bouncer is another good option (BD batters are weak against short balls).

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Need to attack the stumps or bowl at 4th stump line.

Even Naseem is a bit wayward in his lines so far.

 

[mazkhan]

Mir hamza should have got the nod

 

[sweep_shot]

BD are negotiating well so far.

BD - 7/0 (4 overs).

 

[jnaveen1980]

Who is BD representative in commentary box? Is Athar still there? If so how is he feeling.

 

[sweep_shot]

Who is BD representative in commentary box? Is Athar still there? If so how is he feeling.

Why? It hasn't been too bad for BD. I mean BD have seen worse. LOL.

It is only Day 2. There are 3 days of play left. It seems like you are too used to with fast and junk cricket like IPL.

 

[AAli98]

Shaheen has been off so far

Bowling a bit too wide for my liking.

Give him the captaincy hel bowl the perfect line & length.. still sulking

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Give him the captaincy hel bowl the perfect line & length.. as still sulking

What's he done to get it so far?

He's struggled since his injuries and hasn't been same yet.

Give him a year or 2 and we can see if he wants or deserves it.

 

[Kianig89]

Taking 20 wickets here will be a herculean task

 

[Bewal Express]

SSA and Naseem look harmless. No pressure, no bat beaten, no skill shown with new ball.

 

[Bewal Express]

Mir hamza should have got the nod

He is even worse.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

SSA and Naseem look harmless. No pressure, no bat beaten, no skill shown with new ball.

If they're looking harmless, what hope do Shahzad and Ali have?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Seems like all the commies saying that Pak got their selection wrong and that Abrar should've been playing here.

 

[oatmeal]

Even commentator calls out Rizwan for acting about cramps

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Rizwan is down again

Bazid - sometimes it's real sometimes it's acting...oh its real!

 

[jnaveen1980]

26 out of 30 times BD has lost when the opposition scored 400 or above in the first innings of a test. 4 times draw. 3 poper draws way back in 2013. Since then any time an opposition scores a 400 in 1st dig BD is certain to lose. Let us see if Pakistan can maintain that streak.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Gotta feel for Sarfraz poor guy has to keep now

 

[Devadwal]

Rizwan is down again

Bazid - sometimes it's real sometimes it's acting...oh its real!

Yes ,he is exposing Rizwan acting and now if he is really injured still most of the people's don't belive.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Captain is here!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Captain is here!

Real or reel one

 

[RidiculousMan]

Seems like all the commies saying that Pak got their selection wrong and that Abrar should've been playing here.

I would've played him. Simply because he's too good of a spinner to leave out. His record in domestic matches on the green Pindi pitch has also been phenomenal.

 

[sweep_shot]

So far so good for BD. Didn't lose a wicket. Almost time for Stumps.

19/0 (8 overs).

 

[Deewana Mastana]

I would've played him. Simply because he's too good of a spinner to leave out. His record in domestic matches on the green Pindi pitch has also been phenomenal.

I would've played him too and knowing that this wicket isn't what they're making out to be.

Unless the ripped dugged up the whole pitch from grounds below and made it fresh then it's different.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mohammad Rizwan has never been out after getting to a 100 in Tests

 

[Deewana Mastana]

So far so good for BD. Negotiated the overs well. Almost time for Stumps.

19/0 (8 overs).

There's no demons in the pitch, just need to be watchful in the first hour tomorrow and cruise to 300 eventually.

 

[sweep_shot]

There's no demons in the pitch, just need to be watchful in the first hour tomorrow and cruise to 300 eventually.

Yeah. Pitch seems good for batting.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Yeah. Pitch seems good for batting.

Even on day 5 it's a good wicket to bat on.

 

[Asad T]

loll sarfaraz has to keep
missed his chippiness behind the stumps

 

[Devadwal]

What pace both Naseem and Shaheen are bowling

 

[FearlessRoar]

Sarfaraz Ahmed is on the field now as he replaces Mohammad Rizwan as a Keeper

 

[jnaveen1980]

Any reverse on offer with old ball? Did Bangladesh get anything with old ball? Back in the 2000s pitch would be flat for all 5 days here.

 

[mazkhan]

He is even worse.

Much better than shaheen with the red ball

 

[mazkhan]

Again a pathetic dead wicket
Did they think leaving grass will turn it into a headingley , August sun has baked the wicket .
And they never even selected a proper spinner .

Always suspected pitch was dead if likes of saud shakeel cashed in.

Saw him in Australia absolutely dreadful

Because they fear spin and bengali spinners they left the grass on.
Pathetic mindset

 

[FearlessRoar]

Everything has changed, but Sarfaraz Ahmed hasn't changed

 

[sweep_shot]

BD - 20/0 (9.1 overs).

 

[shaz619]

@Devadwal

Shaheen’s Speeds:

1st spell: 135-137
2nd spell: 130-132

3rd spell:

 

[Bewal Express]

Much better than shaheen with the red ball

I am not so sure he will be any better. A good solid FC bowler but as international player you would be disappointed to get out to him on most tracks

 

[Bewal Express]

If they're looking harmless, what hope do Shahzad and Ali have?

Different bowlers, maybe they are more suited. I was expecting some fire from NS and SSA, what we saw was just plain boring