SYLHET, Bangladesh: A magnificent 126 from Litton Das rescued Bangladesh from a middle-order collapse and propelled them to a competitive first-innings total of 278, before Pakistan’s emerging openers safely navigated a tricky six-over spell to reach 21/0 at stumps on day one of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Litton Das’ valiant hundred led the charge against Pakistan on the opening day in Sylhet 💪 #WTC27 📝: https://t.co/sOHU6hTWiK pic.twitter.com/X8qNJVJNGy
— ICC (@ICC) May 16, 2026
After being sent in to bat, the hosts slumped to 116/6 shortly after lunch. But Das mounted a sensational rearguard action, adding crucial runs alongside the lower order, including partnerships of over 60 with both Taijul Islam (16) and Shoriful Islam (12 not out), to steer Bangladesh to a respectable score.
The right-handed Das faced 159 balls, smashing 16 fours and two sixes in his monumental knock.
What a knock from Litton Das 💯 126 off 159 balls A standout performance that carried Bangladesh when it mattered most#BCB #Cricket #Bangladesh #Pakistan #Tigers pic.twitter.com/nHFAqGhg0c
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) May 16, 2026
In reply, Pakistan’s young opening pair of Abdullah Fazal (9) and Azan Awais (13) batted sensibly through the dying minutes of the day, trailing by 257 runs heading into day two.
Khurram Shahzad led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 4 for 81 from 17 overs, while Mohammad Abbas claimed three wickets. Hasan Ali picked up two, and Sajid Khan chipped in with one.
Pakistan trail by 257 runs at the close of play on Day One 🏏
Openers Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais guide Pakistan to 21 without loss in reply to Bangladesh’s 278.#BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/9WUuv6ssj2
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 16, 2026
Earlier, Bangladesh had reached tea at 168/6 after a disastrous second session saw captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (29), Mushfiqur Rahim (23), and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4) fall in quick succession. At lunch, the home side had been relatively comfortable at 101/3.
