Pakistan finished Day 3 leading by 21 runs today (Sept 1) after Bangladesh managed to cut the deficit to 12 runs, led by Litton Das' outstanding 138-run innings.

Pakistan's standout bowler, Khurram Shahzad, claimed six wickets. 

Later on, Khurram Shahzad and Abdullah Shafique were the first two wickets lost by Pakistan. After having a blast with the bat, Hasan Mahmud claimed both of the wickets. 

The batters on the home team will have a challenging time suppressing the Bangladeshi bowling unit.

With Bangladesh at a precarious 26/6, their record-lowest team total of 43 in Tests seemed under threat. However, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan staged a marathon recovery with a 165-run stand. 

Never before in the history of Test cricket had there been a 7th wicket partnership of 150 or more runs after the first 6 wickets had fallen for 30 runs or fewer. 

Pakistan's openers faced a challenging 20-minute period to see out the remaining overs. Abdullah Shafique's difficult Test continued, and in the final over of the day, the nightwatchman Khurram Shahzad was dismissed by a stunning delivery from Hasan Mahmud, leaving Pakistan with 8 wickets in hand and a 21-run lead.

BDST: 1957 HRS, SEP 1, 2024
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