Bangladesh A Edge Pakistan Shaheens by 5 Runs in Second Four-Day Match

In a thrilling conclusion, Bangladesh A defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 5 runs in the second four-day match, leveling the two-match series 1-1. Despite valiant efforts from Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad, Pakistan Shaheens were bowled out for 290 in their second innings, falling just short of the 296-run target.

Pakistan Shaheens began their second innings at 136 for 4, needing an additional 160 runs to win with six wickets in hand. Haseebullah, resuming on his overnight score of 44, managed to add just 7 more runs before being dismissed for 51.

Tayyab Tahir and Omair Bin Yousuf then forged a 65-run partnership for the sixth wicket, but both batsmen were dismissed short of their half-centuries, scoring 43 and 45 runs respectively.

At 230 for 7, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad mounted a resilient 57-run stand for the eighth wicket, giving Pakistan Shaheens hope of victory. However, both were dismissed in quick succession by Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Ali scored 21 runs with four boundaries, while Shahzad contributed 28 runs, including a six and three fours.

With the departure of these key players, Pakistan Shaheens’ last three wickets fell swiftly, culminating in a dramatic win for Bangladesh A. The final player, Faisal Akram, was bowled by Hasan Murad for just 1 run.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the star with the ball for Bangladesh A, taking 5 wickets for just 21 runs. Rejaur Rehman Raja also played a crucial role, claiming 3 wickets.

Match Summary:

• Bangladesh A First Innings: 258 (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 69, Aich Mollah 54; Khurram Shahzad 3-69)
• Bangladesh A Second Innings: 216 (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 65, Aich Mollah 58; Mohammad Ali 6-63, Khurram Shahzad 3-67)
• Pakistan Shaheens First Innings: 179 (Kamran Ghulam 48; Ripon Mondol 4-71)
• Pakistan Shaheens Second Innings: 290 (Sahibzada Farhan 68, Haseebullah 51, Omair Bin Yousuf 45, Tayyab Tahir 43; Mahmudul Hasan Joy 5-21, Rejaur Rehman Raja 3-85)

Result: Bangladesh A won by 5 runs.

Upcoming Fixtures: The Pakistan Shaheens’ white-ball side will play two one-day matches against NT Strike and Bangladesh A on August 4 and 6, followed by participation in the Top End T20 series starting on August 9.