Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test produced another gripping day of Test cricket as Pakistan fought back strongly on Day 3, thanks to a magnificent century from Azan Awais and valuable contributions from the middle order. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 386, trailing Bangladesh by just 27 runs before bad light ended play early with Bangladesh at 7/0 in their second innings.
Resuming the day in a solid position, Pakistan continued their steady progress with Azan Awais leading the charge confidently. The young opener completed a superb century off 153 balls, striking 14 elegant boundaries in a composed innings under pressure. Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark soon after as the partnership between Azan and Abdullah Fazal frustrated the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Abdullah Fazal also reached a patient half-century off 102 balls, ensuring Pakistan stayed firmly in contention. The pair added an important 100-run stand for the second wicket before Bangladesh finally managed to slow the scoring rate during the middle session.
Pakistan suffered a few setbacks before lunch, including failed reviews involving Saud Shakeel and later Mohammad Rizwan. At lunch, the visitors were 251/5 and still trailing Bangladesh’s first-innings total.
The recovery once again came through the experienced duo of Rizwan and Salman Agha. Both batters counterattacked smartly and stitched together a crucial sixth-wicket partnership that shifted momentum toward Pakistan. The stand crossed 50 quickly, helping Pakistan move beyond 300 runs.
Salman Agha completed his half-century off 78 deliveries, mixing controlled aggression with calm shot selection, while Mohammad Rizwan reached a fluent fifty off only 68 balls. Their 100-run partnership kept Bangladesh under pressure even after the second new ball was taken.
Weather interruptions then affected the flow of the game, with rain and wet ground forcing multiple stoppages during the evening session. Despite the disruptions, Pakistan managed to edge closer to Bangladesh’s total before collapsing late in the innings. The visitors were eventually dismissed for 386 in 100.3 overs, conceding a narrow 27-run first-innings lead.
Bangladesh began their second innings cautiously but could only face 1.5 overs before bad light brought an early end to play. The hosts closed Day 3 at 7/0, setting up an intriguing final two days in Dhaka.