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Pakistan stare at huge chase after Bangladesh dominate Day 3 in Sylhet
Key takeaways
- Play ended early on Day 3 due to poor light, with Pakistan reaching 0-0 after facing just two overs in their fourth-innings chase before the umpires called stumps.
- The day, however, belonged to Mushfiqur, who registered a record-breaking 14th Test century, the most by any Bangladesh batter, before finishing with a magnificent 137 off 233 balls, decorated with 12 fours and a six.
- Bangladesh’s innings was built around resilience in the middle and lower order, with Mushfiqur anchoring key stands under pressure from Pakistan’s attack.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan will be chasing a daunting target of 437 on Day 4 after Mushfiqur Rahim produced a career-defining knock to steer Bangladesh to 390 all out on the third day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Play ended early on Day 3 due to poor light, with Pakistan reaching 0-0 after facing just two overs in their fourth-innings chase before the umpires called stumps.
The day, however, belonged to Mushfiqur, who registered a record-breaking 14th Test century, the most by any Bangladesh batter, before finishing with a magnificent 137 off 233 balls, decorated with 12 fours and a six.
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