Litton Das closes in on another 50 as Bangladesh stretches its lead over Pakistan in 2nd test
- On Sunday, Bangladesh reached 110-3 at stumps, extending its overall lead to 156 runs. Opener Mahmudul Hasan hit 52 as the hosts tightened their grip on the second Test.
- Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and offspinner Mehidy Hasan shared early wickets after Pakistan resumed at 21 without loss, reducing the visitors to 96-4 at lunch on Day 2. Bangladesh's disciplined bowling put the hosts in command.
- Trapped by Nahid Rana's clever variation, key batter Babar Azam fell after scoring a fifty off 63 balls. Pakistan was bowled out for 232, giving Bangladesh a 46-run first-innings lead.
- Recovering from 116/6, Liton Das top-scored with a monumental 126 off 159 deliveries, studded with 16 fours and two sixes. The home side posted 278 all out earlier in the match.
- The tourists currently trail by 182 runs and are looking to level the series after losing the first Test at Dhaka a week ago. Pakistan faces significant pressure to recover and challenge the hosts' lead.
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