PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 3; Litton’s Heroic Century Lifts Bangladesh Against Pakistan’s Early Blitz

PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: When it comes to delivering under pressure, Litton Das never disappoints! Despite Pakistan’s fierce early attack, Bangladesh remains firmly in the game, thanks to their former skipper and star batsman, Litton Das, who once again proved his mettle.

This knock from him is going to be his most memorable one. This isn’t his highest score in test cricket but he will rank this knock as his best. This was an innings that may save a game for Bangladesh and what else you ask a veteran player better than this?

Taking nothing away from Mehidy Hasan Miraz as he was equally good with DAS. They both took Bangladesh out of the daunting well. The match is at the level now and Pakistan would surely be the melancholy side at dusk.

Let’s take a look at the match summary of PAK v BAN 2nd Test Day 2:

PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights

Bangladesh started with 10 runs (the overnight score) and just after adding up 4 runs to it, they lost their first wicket in the form of Zakir Hasan. Khurram Shahzad had a big role today in the absence of Shaheen and Naseem and he matched the exact size of their shoes.

He picked up four wickets within just 16 balls and he got incredible support from Mir Hamza and all of a sudden, Bangladesh were SIX WICKETS DOWN in the first 11 overs for just 26 runs on the board. The TOP six include- Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Shanto, Mominul, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shakib.

PAK vs BAN 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights; Litton's Heroic Century Lifts Bangladesh Against Pakistan's Early Blitz — Khurram Shahzad Ran Through the Bangladeshi Top Order(Associate Press)

Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan were the two batters on the crease and this was the last batting pair of Bangladesh. Pakistan were very tidy with their lines and discipline but the two batters survived the first session.

Mehidy was taking on the bad balls while Litton was comfortably taking his time and setting his foot for a big innings. In an eventual turn of events, Mehidy was caught and bowled by the young sensation Khurram Shahzad at his individual 78(124). This was Khurram’s fifth wicket and he marked his first-ever test fifer at home.

Litton Das didn’t let his weapons go down but started to be cautious about playing with a lower-end batter. He smashed his century and continued good form of cricket with Hasan Mahmud. Bangladesh, who were once reduced to 6 down for 26 scored 262 runs on the back of Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan.

Agha Salman was the one who finally got the breakthrough and he got the big fish Litton Das at 138(228). Bangladesh were bowled out for 262 runs and Pakistan were only left with a first-innings lead of 12 runs.

Pakistan had 4 overs to bat in the evening and Bangladesh bowlers were eyeing for this moment. Bangladesh have successfully removed two batters of Pakistan in the last 4 overs and Pakistan are in big trouble now.

Below are the teams’ scorecards of the PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: