On the first day of the Mirpur Test, Bangladesh’s batsmen played cautiously, finishing their first innings at 269/4 in 83 overs. The fifth-wicket partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das was an unbeaten 67 runs. Currently, Liton is on 39 not out, while Mushfiq is unbeaten on 85.
Liton Das has also achieved a significant milestone, becoming the fifth-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in Test cricket, surpassing Habibul Bashar. He became the sixth Bangladeshi player to score 3,000 Test runs, a remarkable achievement.
Mushfiqur Rahim is playing in his 100th Test match today, marking a new milestone in his illustrious career.
Mominul Haque, who scored 63 runs off 128 balls, was dismissed in an unusual fashion by McBrine’s spin, caught at second slip while attempting a sweep. After Mominul’s dismissal, Mushfiq and Liton built a steady partnership.
Despite a slow start in the first session, where Bangladesh lost 3 wickets for 100 runs, they bounced back well in the following sessions. The partnership between Mushfiq and Mominul, which added 51 runs, was crucial. Mominul was lucky to have been dropped twice, while Mushfiq also got a reprieve.
For Bangladesh, this is a historic moment, with their batsmen already achieving several important milestones in the game. The match has turned out to be an exciting contest as Bangladesh’s top order sets the tone for a big innings.