Bangladesh strengthened their position against Pakistan on the fourth day of the Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, extending their lead to 179 runs with seven wickets in hand after play was disrupted by rain and bad light.
Mominul Haque struck 56 while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 58 as the pair added 105 runs for the third wicket in Bangladesh’s second innings.
The hosts reached 152 for three in 50.3 overs at stumps after resuming with a slender advantage following Pakistan’s first-innings total of 386.
Pakistan’s seam attack made early inroads after Mohammad Abbas trapped Mahmudul Hasan Joy lbw for five, while Hasan Ali dismissed Shadman Islam for 10.
Mominul and Shanto then steadied the innings with a composed partnership, frustrating Pakistan’s bowlers on a slow surface under overcast skies.
Shaheen Shah Afridi provided Pakistan with the lone breakthrough of the final session when he removed Mominul, caught behind by Mohammad Rizwan.
Heavy rain wiped out the entire afternoon session, while fading light brought an early close to play later in the evening.
Earlier, Azan Awais scored 103 in Pakistan’s first innings, with Abdullah Fazal contributing 60 and Mohammad Rizwan adding 59.
For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets for 102 runs, while Taijul Islam took two wickets.
At the close, Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 16 alongside Shanto, with Bangladesh leading by 179 runs heading into the fifth day.
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