Half-Centuries from Shakeel and Ayub Help Pakistan Reach 158-4 on Rain-Hit Opening Day

Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub's Batting Heroics Steady Pakistan after Early Jitters

Pakistan's batters Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub played crucial innings on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan Recover from Shaky Start

Despite a shaky start, Pakistan managed to recover thanks to the fighting half-centuries from Shakeel and Ayub. Pakistan ended the day on 158-4, with Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel scoring centuries in the first innings.

Bangladesh Bowlers Make Inroads

Bangladesh's pace bowlers made full use of the conditions, dismissing Pakistan's top order cheaply. However, Shakeel and Ayub consolidated Pakistan's innings, helping them reach a respectable total at the end of the day.

Shakeel Creates History

Saud Shakeel's half-century helped him equal Pakistan's all-time record for the fastest to reach 1000 runs in Test cricket.

Match Highlights: Day 2

• Left-handers Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub scored battling half-centuries.
• Pakistan's first innings ended at 448-6 declared, with Mohammad Rizwan scoring 171 not out and Saud Shakeel contributing 141.
• Bangladesh's pace bowlers initially dominated, but Pakistan's middle order steadied the innings.