BAN Vs PAK Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: Bad Light Ends Play Early; Bangladesh On Top With 179-Run Lead

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain

Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood(c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Noman Ali, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas

As per AccuWeather, the weather today in Dhaka looks to be sunny but there are chances of rain in the afternoon. Temperature will be around 31 degrees Celsius but expect humidity to be around 53%.

The Bangladesh vs Pakistan first Test will not be televised live in India. Fans, however, can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Today's action will start 15 minutes early, to make up for the lost time from yesterday.

We are underway in Dhaka with Bangladesh looking to bat the day out against Pakistan, and stretch their lead on a wearing pitch, which will become a tasking affair for batters.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the first wicket to fall for Bangladesh as Pakistan made early inroads in the 1st Test on day 4. The opening batter saw his stumps being castled by the PAK bowler as the visitors clinched their first wicket.

BAN: 19-1 (7 Overs)

Pakistan's morning this! What a start for the visitors as they remove Shadman Islam with the lead still under 100 runs. Bangladesh could not cope with the pace and bounce and the morning zip that's assisting the new-ball bowlers. Lots of work to do for the hosts.

BAN: 23-2 (11Overs)

Bangladesh's lead has crossed 50 runs and anything over 150 could be a defendable total, given the conditions at hand in Dhaka. Bangladesh batters will need to bat out the day and then give their bowlers a chance to bowl at PAK batters on day 5. However, if Shaheen Afridi and co get some wickets today, the visitors could have the match within their grasp.

BAN: 48-2 (19 Overs)

Bangladesh's lead has crossed 100 runs against Pakistan in the 1st Test. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque have been tasked to bail their side out of trouble.

BAN: 77-2 (29 Overs)

BAN's session! Bangladesh have have put on 120 runs with two wickets down and are looking comfortable so far. Pakistan have toiled hard for wickets but have unable to get anything out of the surface. The hosts will go in the break as the happier side and will look to pile on more runs, post-break.

BAN: 93-2 (31 Overs)

Well, well! The rain has come pouring down and the covers are on in Dhaka. We will have a delayed start.

Rain has stopped in Dhaka but it will take time for the covers to come off with groundstaff requiring time to remove the puddles of water in and around the pitch.

Inspection complete. Good news, play will resume at 3:15 PM IST. Players begin warming up again as conditions improve.

Mohammad Abbas continues to keep things tight with another disciplined over. Shanto picks up a boundary with a classy stroke to keep the scoreboard moving, while Mominul remains calm at the other end, rotating strike smartly. Bangladesh are steadily rebuilding after the early wickets, with the pair showing good composure against Pakistan’s experienced pace attack.

BAN 109/2 (36)

Shaheen Afridi strikes at a crucial moment to break a stubborn partnership for Pakistan. After a disciplined over, the left-armer produces a beauty outside off, drawing Mominul Haque into a tentative push. The faint edge flies through to Mohammad Rizwan, who completes a sharp low catch behind the stumps. Mominul departs for a gritty 56 off 120 balls, while Mushfiqur Rahim walks in under pressure.

BAN 128/3 (43)

A positive over for Bangladesh as Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to look assured in the middle. The left-hander finds the boundary with a confident stroke off Noman Ali, keeping the scoreboard ticking despite Pakistan’s tight field placements. Mushfiqur Rahim remains composed at the other end, focusing on rotating strike and settling into the innings. Pakistan are searching hard for a breakthrough, but this partnership is slowly frustrating the visitors.

BAN 152/3 (50)

Bad light brings an early end to Day 4 after a stop-start day heavily affected by rain in Dhaka. Nearly 40 overs were lost, but Bangladesh will walk away the happier side after stretching their lead to 179 runs with seven wickets still in hand. Pakistan struck twice early to put the hosts under pressure, yet Mominul Haque and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto responded brilliantly with a vital 105-run partnership that shifted momentum back toward Bangladesh. Mominul looked set for a bigger score before edging Shaheen Afridi behind for a gritty 56, while Shanto remained unbeaten with a calm half-century. Mushfiqur Rahim also survived a few tense moments late in the day as Pakistan pushed hard for another breakthrough before fading light forced the players off.

The pitch is beginning to show signs of assistance for the spinners, which should make the final day extremely interesting. Bangladesh are likely to continue batting cautiously and may only think about declaring once the lead moves beyond the 300-run mark. With the weather forecast looking much better tomorrow, a full day’s play could be on the cards. Pakistan will still fancy their chances if they can strike early, while Bangladesh hold the advantage heading into a decisive final day. Play is scheduled to begin early at 8:45 IST, setting up an intriguing finish to the Test match.

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