Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan after reaching 152/3 at stumps on Day 4, extending their overall lead to 179 runs before bad light halted play during the final session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Monday.
Play had earlier resumed for the final session after lunch, following a washout of the entire second session due to persistent rain. Resuming their innings at 93-2 in 31 overs, Bangladesh finished the day on 152-3 in 50.3 overs, stretching their overall lead to 179 runs before fading light halted proceedings.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan made early inroads through their pace attack. Mohammad Abbas struck first, trapping Mahmudul Hasan Joy lbw for five off 26 deliveries. Hasan Ali then followed up by dismissing Shadman Islam for 10 off 22 balls, an innings featuring two boundaries.
After the early setbacks, Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied the innings with a composed and disciplined partnership, guiding Bangladesh past the 50-run mark and reasserting control. The pair went on to bring up a century stand, placing Bangladesh firmly in command.
