Abid Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi lead the way as Pakistan go 1-0 up
Abid missed the rare achievement of a century in each innings, falling for 91 with victory in sight
26/11Result
1st Test, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh at Chattogram, Nov 26-30 2021
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
330 & 157 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
286 & 203/2 (58.3 ov)
Player of the Match
26/11Result
1st Test, Pakistan tour of Bangladesh at Chattogram, Nov 26-30 2021
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
330 & 157 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
286 & 203/2 (58.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Day 4
Shaheen Afridi, openers put Pakistan on top in 202 chase
After Shaheen's five-for, Abid Ali and Abdullah Shafique wiped out more than half of target
Russell Domingo: Bangladesh lack 'belief and confidence to grab the game by the scruff of the neck'
Head coach bemoans 'silly mistakes at crucial stages' that, he says, cost them positions of dominance against Pakistan in the Chattogram Test
Debutant Yasir goes off concussed after delayed effect from Shaheen bouncer
Nurul Hasan was named as Yasir's concussion substitute, although he won't be allowed to keep wicket
Day 3
Afridi brings Pakistan back in the contest after Taijul puts Bangladesh on top
Hosts go to stumps on the third day at 39 for 4 in their second innings for an overall lead of 83 runs
'Courageous' Taijul Islam delivers for Bangladesh, again, when most needed
The left-arm spinner's contest with Abid Ali made for wonderful viewing; it was even, and only after 110 balls did the Pakistan batter falter
Vernon Philander to leave Bangladesh early because of changed Covid-19 situation in South Africa
The Pakistan bowling consultant was scheduled to leave the squad after the first Test anyway, but has had to change his plans
Day 2
Hasan five-for, big Abid-Shafique stand put Pakistan in control of Chattogram Test
Pakistan end second day on 145 for no loss in their first innings, just 185 behind Bangladesh's total
Shafique comes off the bench to get fans off their seats
The 22-year old has played just one first-class match at home, but has now scored an unbeaten half-century on Test debut
Liton Das: T20I break worked in my favour
Batter used his time away from the team to get his mind ready for long-form cricket
Day 1
Liton century, Mushfiqur 82* put Bangladesh on top after Pakistan's early success
Bangladesh go through sessions two and three without losing a wicket to end the first day on a strong 253 for 4
Bangladesh hand debut to Yasir Ali, opt for first strike
Abdullah Shafique makes his Test debut for Pakistan
Liton, Mushfiqur provide respite amid Bangladesh's run rut in Tests
The pair's 204-run stand, steered by Liton Das' maiden Test ton, countered Pakistan's early surge when they reduced the hosts to 49 for 4
Others
Shaheen Shah Afridi breaks into top five in Test rankings for bowlers
Latham, Karunaratne in top 10 of batting rankings; Jadeja No. 2 allrounder
Bangladesh batters bloom on better pitch, but questions remain
Coach Domingo says players coming through the domestic system aren't quite ready for international cricket
What is the highest identical score made by the first three batters in a Test innings?
And what is the record for the most overs bowled by a player on debut in his first Test innings?
Mominul: 'You cannot shut anyone's mouth, but you can shut off your own ears'
Bangladesh captain urges team-mates to "back each other" and stay focused amid waves of public criticism
Wounded Bangladesh seek red-ball boost against Pakistan
The hosts will be without Tamim, Shakib and Mahmudullah while Pakistan will be keen to carry forward their T20I form into Tests