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Pakistan make steady start after Litton Das’ century in Sylhet Test
Key takeaways
- A composed century by Litton Das put Bangladesh in a strong position, but Pakistan made a steady start in reply to reach 21-0 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
- Pakistan’s openers, Azan Awais (13) and Abdullah Fazal (8), negotiated a brief evening spell without loss, finishing the day safely after Bangladesh were earlier bowled out for 278 in their first innings.
- Bangladesh’s total was built around a superb 126-run knock from Litton Das, who held the innings together after Pakistan’s pace attack repeatedly struck at regular intervals.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. A composed century by Litton Das put Bangladesh in a strong position, but Pakistan made a steady start in reply to reach 21-0 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Pakistan’s openers, Azan Awais (13) and Abdullah Fazal (8), negotiated a brief evening spell without loss, finishing the day safely after Bangladesh were earlier bowled out for 278 in their first innings.
Bangladesh’s total was built around a superb 126-run knock from Litton Das, who held the innings together after Pakistan’s pace attack repeatedly struck at regular intervals.
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