2nd Test: Khurram, Abbas share seven wickets to rattle Bangladesh
What's the story
Bangladesh were bowled out for 278 on the first day of their second Test match against Pakistan in Sylhet. Litton Das was the star performer for Bangladesh, scoring a resilient century (126) amid challenging bowling from the away team. Pakistan's fast bowlers kept Bangladesh under pressure throughout the day with a disciplined display. While Khurram Shahzad trapped four batters, Mohammad Abbas claimed a three-fer.
Match dynamics
Fine spells from the duo
Bangladesh entered this match with confidence after their 1-0 lead in the two-match series. However, on this occasion, the hosts struggled with their top-order failures, which left them at a precarious 116/6. While Abbas trapped both openers before trapping the in-form Najmul Hossain Shanto, Khurran took vital wickets of Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. However, Litton stood tall with his 126-run knock, as Bangladesh finished at 278/10.
Bowling brilliance
How did the Pakistan bowlers fare?
Pakistan's Khurram was the pick of the bowlers, taking four wickets for 81 runs from 17 overs. He troubled the Bangladeshi batters with his movement and bounce. Abbas contributed with 3/45 from 16 overs, while Hasan Ali chipped in with 2/49 from 11.5 overs. Off-spinner Sajid Khan added one wicket (1/96 from 31 overs) to his tally as Pakistan wrapped up Bangladesh's innings before stumps on Day 1.
Stats
Key numbers for the duo
Abbas, who claimed a five-for in the series opener, has raced to 109 Test scalps from 29 games, as per ESPNcricinfo. He averages 22.84, as the one in the first Test was his sixth fifer (10WM: 1). The veteran now has 12 wickets across three Tests against Bangladesh at 18.66. Meanwhile, Khurram missed the season opener. The young right-arm pacer now has 24 wickets from 7 Tests at 28.37 (5W: 1, 4W: 1). 13 of his scalps have come against Bangladesh at 23.15.