Bangladesh Dominates Day 1 of 1st Test Against Pakistan in Mirpur
Ban vs Pak, 1st Test 2026 - Shanto, Mominul make it Bangladesh's day
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Bangladesh ended Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan in Mirpur with a strong score of 301 for 4, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's century (101) and Mominul Haque's near-century (91). The hosts controlled the game, winning all three sessions despite a shaky start.
- 01Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 101 runs, marking his ninth Test century.
- 02Mominul Haque contributed significantly with 91 runs, forming a crucial partnership.
- 03Bangladesh scored 100 runs in each session, showcasing their batting dominance.
- 04Pakistan's bowlers struggled to maintain pressure after an initial breakthrough.
- 05Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 48 helped stabilize the innings after early wickets.
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On the first day of the first Test against Pakistan in Mirpur, Bangladesh scored 301 runs for 4 wickets, dominating all three sessions. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led the charge with a majestic 101, while Mominul Haque supported him with 91. After losing two early wickets, the pair formed a vital 170-run partnership, stabilizing the innings. Despite a promising start for Pakistan, with Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas taking early wickets, they struggled to maintain momentum as Shanto and Mominul took control. The hosts scored 100 runs in each session, demonstrating their batting prowess. Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 48 ensured that Bangladesh ended the day on a high note, firmly in control of the match.
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Bangladesh's strong performance puts them in a commanding position, which could boost morale and fan support for the remainder of the series.
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