Azan's Debut Century Lifts Pakistan to 251-5 at Lunch on Day 3 Against Bangladesh in 1st Test
Mohammad Abbas took 5-92 and Azan Awais made an unbeaten 85 as Pakistan seized control after dismissing Bangladesh for 413.
- Debutant Azan Awais scored 103 off 165 balls on Sunday as Pakistan faced Bangladesh in an evenly poised first Test, though the visitors were reduced to 251-5 at lunch on May 10, 2026.
- Bangladesh posted 413 in their first innings, powered by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's 101 and Mominul Haque's 91. Pacer Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan's bowling attack with figures of 5-92.
- Awais made 103 off 165 balls with 14 boundaries, but pacer Taskin Ahmed triggered a collapse by dismissing him and captain Shan Masood, leaving Pakistan three wickets down for four runs.
- Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha stabilized Pakistan's innings with a 50-plus stand, frustrating Bangladesh's bowlers. Bangladesh removed Rizwan for 59 at tea, maintaining pressure on the visitors.
- Rain halted play in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon, delaying the match for two hours and leaving the first Test delicately balanced. Both sides await clearing weather to resume final sessions.
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