A determined Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha put up a strong fight against Bangladesh on the fourth day of the final Test match in Sylhet. Throughout the day, Rizwan’s deliberate actions caused delays, frustrating the home team as they pushed for breakthroughs.
The tension peaked late in the afternoon when Rizwan’s repeated requests for items like towels and drinks slowed down the game, leading to a delay just before the end of scheduled play. As darkness fell, play was eventually halted, much to the disappointment of the crowd.
The delays injected excitement into the closely fought contest, with heated moments involving players from both teams reflecting the escalating intensity on the field. Despite Pakistan losing wickets, Rizwan and Salman’s partnership of 134 runs shifted momentum in their favor, challenging Bangladesh’s bowlers.
However, Taijul Islam’s crucial breakthroughs late in the day swung the momentum back towards Bangladesh, breaking the partnership and helping the Tigers regain control. With Pakistan at 316 for seven at stumps, needing 121 more runs with only three wickets left, they face a tough task to achieve a record fourth-innings chase in Test cricket.
Earlier in the day, Babar Azam and Shan Masood steadied Pakistan’s innings after early setbacks, while Bangladesh’s bowlers, including Taijul, played key roles in maintaining pressure on the visitors. Despite the resistance, Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach Shaun Tait remained confident that his team would wrap up the series with a win on the final day.
