The first match of the two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is being played in Rawalpindi. The first innings of both the teams have not been completed yet, but Bangladesh has managed to gain a lead. This means that Pakistan has fallen into its own trap in its own home. In this match, Bangladesh has done such a thing to Pakistan which it could do only once before in its cricket history.

Pakistan in bad shape against Bangladesh

In the match, Bangladesh team won the toss and decided to bowl first. In such a situation, batting first, Pakistan scored 448 runs for the loss of 6 wickets and declared the innings.

This decision of Pakistani captain Shan Masood is now costing the team heavily. Actually, the Bangladesh team has crossed the 500-run mark in its first innings and has taken the lead. This is only the second time in the history of Test cricket that Bangladesh has scored 500 runs in an innings against Pakistan. At the same time, when Pakistan declared its innings, Mohammad Rizwan remained unbeaten after scoring 171. In such a situation, he had a chance to make this total even bigger, but he did not do so.

Pakistan caught in its own trap

The Pakistan Cricket Board had reportedly decided to prepare a green pitch that would help fast bowlers for this series.

The Pakistan team has asked the curator to prepare a pitch for the first Test against Bangladesh that would be very helpful for fast bowlers. Something similar was seen at the beginning of the match, but gradually this pitch became favorable for the batsmen. Pakistan has entered this match without any specialist spinner, but they did not get any benefit from it either. The pace battery of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali was a complete flop.

Strong innings by Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim played the biggest role in helping Bangladesh cross the 500-run mark in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim faced 341 balls and scored 191 runs, although he missed his double century. Mushfiqur Rahim hit 22 fours and 1 six in his innings. Shadman Islam also scored a brilliant 93 runs. Mominul Haque and Litton Das were also dismissed after scoring half-centuries.

Strong innings by Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim played the biggest role in helping Bangladesh cross the 500-run mark in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim faced 341 balls and scored 191 runs, although he missed his double century. Mushfiqur Rahim hit 22 fours and 1 six in his innings. Shadman Islam also scored a brilliant 93 runs. Mominul Haque and Litton Das were also dismissed after scoring half-centuries.