Bangladesh scripted an impressive comeback
on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
After opting to bat first, the hosts were down and out, with the top four batters back into the pavilion for just 49 runs. Then,
Liton Das and
Mushfiqur Rahim joined hands to stage one of the finest comebacks in the fascinating game.
Both Liton and Mushfiqur stood up when it was needed the most for Bangladesh. The experienced pair put together an unbeaten partnership of 204 runs for the fifth wicket, denying Pakistan any hope to make a comeback in the game.
Though Liton was dropped on 67 by
Sajid Khan, the 27-year-old cashed in the opportunity against a quality Pakistan bowling attack, which somehow felt the pressure and failed to continue with consistent line and length.
After the tea break, Liton brought up his maiden century off 199 deliveries in the 78th over of the innings. The senior partner, Mushfiqur, played a brilliant supporting hand and displayed tremendous application to ensure that the hosts did not lose any more wickets before stumps on Day 1.
Bangladesh reached 253/4 before the bad lights forced the match officials to end the day’s play. Liton was unbeaten at 113 (11 fours, 1 six), while Mushfiqur (82*) stood 18 short of his eighth Test hundred.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
? 113* runs in 225 balls
? 11 fours and a six
? Maiden Test ton
What a performance by Liton Das on opening day of the first
#BANvPAK Test ?
pic.twitter.com/t5eN503wG9 — ICC (@ICC)
November 26, 2021
Some comeback from Liton Das after being dropped from the T20 side. His first Test hundred.
#BANvPAK — Mohammad Isam (@Isam84)
November 26, 2021
Happy for Liton Das. Finally, he has got a Test ton.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12)
November 26, 2021
Maiden Test century for Liton Das.
Bangladesh: 246/4
#BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/6FFk6p2tLm — CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
November 26, 2021
An arm around the shoulder and congratulations for Liton Das from Hassan Ali after he scores his maiden Test hundred
#BANvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/DVWGoUvrnf — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket)
November 26, 2021
What a fightback by Bangladesh, 49 for 4 to 249 for 4 with hundred by Liton Das and Mushi Rahim batting on 82* against Pakistan.
pic.twitter.com/HGYiIELYAg — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
November 26, 2021
Mood after watching Liton & Mushfiqur's partnership:
#BANvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/5dXZhTE5F5 — Noman Afzal (@NomanAf22)
November 26, 2021
At the end of the day 1 !!
Bangladesh score 253/4
#BANvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/0t46YVzSA3 — Arwa Romaisa (@ArwaRomaisa)
November 26, 2021
Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim combined for an undefeated 204-run partnership after Bangladesh was reduced to 49-4 in the first session. Liton Das hit his maiden century as Bangladesh recovered from a shaky start to reach 253-4 against Pakistan.
#BANvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/1iw5u7AIuF — Noman Afzal (@NomanAf22)
November 26, 2021
Stumps Day 1 : BAN ?? vs PAK ??
Experienced veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das put forward a 204-run partnership to help Bangladesh end Day 1 at 253/4 after being in trouble early at 49/4
Liton Das was the star for Bangladesh as he brought up his maiden Test
#BANvPAK — ???︎?︎??????????™ ??
(@CricCrazyHuman)
November 26, 2021
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