BAN vs PAK: Pakistan Trail by 234 Runs After Day 2

Pakistan trail Bangladesh by 234 runs with nine wickets in hand after the second day of the first Test in Dhaka. Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan's fightback with a five-wicket haul, bowling out Bangladesh for 413. In reply, Pakistan reached 179/1 at stumps, with debutant Azan Awais starring with an unbeaten 85 and Imam-ul-Haq making 45 in a 106-run opening partnership.

Bangladesh had dominated the first day, finishing strongly at 301/4 after recovering from an early collapse, with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring a superb 101 and Mominul Haque contributing 91.

On Day 2, Abbas finished with figures of 5/92, while Shaheen Afridi picked up three wickets. Bangladesh eventually broke through on Day 2 when Mehidy Hasan trapped Imam-ul-Haq lbw for 45, but Pakistan continued to build steadily.

The match remains finely balanced, with rain and thunderstorms forecast for Day 3. The action is scheduled to resume at 4 AM GMT on May 10, 2025, with both sides eager to see how the conditions influence the battle for control. The immediate next steps will be crucial, as Bangladesh seek early breakthroughs to prevent Pakistan from erasing the deficit and potentially seizing control of the match.