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Out front for Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto set the pace when play began against Pakistan in Dhaka. When quick wickets fell, tension crept into the home side\u2019s innings \u2013 then their skipper stepped up. Instead of folding, he built his knock steadily, reaching three figures to steady things down. Alongside him, Mominul Haque held firm, pushing close to a hundred until Noman Ali found a way through. With patience and timing, the pair turned what looked shaky into something stronger.<\/p>\n
Out of step with time, yet inside the numbers, Shanto carved his name where few have gone before. Not only did he edge past Mushfiqur Rahim, but he redefined what leading means here. Once untouchable, the wicketkeeper\u2019s tally stood at four hundreds \u2013 solid, sure, but no longer on top. Now breathing fresh air, Shanto sits with five, each one quieter than loud. Close behind, without flash, Mominul holds steady at three<\/p>\n
Bangladesh steadies after 170-run stand
Out of nowhere, Shanto and Momimul took charge once Joy fell for eight and Shadman made thirteen. With quiet persistence, they built a 170-run stand that slowly drained Pakistan\u2019s bowlers. While the start had faltered, their calm presence brought balance back to Bangladesh\u2019s innings. Only then did the scoreboard begin reflecting steady progress.<\/p>\n
Mominal almost reached triple figures, yet his knock along with the stand gave Bangladesh some flow. Freedom found Shanto through that effort. Once both were gone, Mushfiqur stepped in beside Litton Das, resuming the charge \u2013 301 for 4 now on the board \u2013 a solid stance built before the next morning\u2019s play.<\/p>\n
Still at the crease, Mushfiqur closed the day not out on 48, facing 104 balls. Beside him, Litton stood firm on 8 from 35 deliveries. Six wickets remain in hand. Pushing forward tomorrow, Bangladesh aims to bat long, chasing a first-innings score past 450.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh Squad Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto with Mahmudul Hasan Joy Shadman Islam Mominul Haque Mushfiqur Rahim Litton Das Mehidy Hasan Miraz Taijul Islam Taskin Ahmed Nahid Rana Ebadot Hossain<\/p>\n
Pakistan Squad Shan Masood Captain Imam ul Haq Azan Awais Abdullah Fazal Saud Shakeel Mohammad Rizwan Salman Agha Shaheen Afridi Noman Ali Hasan Ali Mohammad Abbas<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n