Fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Mir Hamza delivered standout performances as Pakistan Shaheens bowled out Bangladesh ‘A’ for 122 runs on the opening day of their four-day match.
The impressive bowling display came at the Islamabad Club, where play was curtailed by poor light.
By the end of the abbreviated day’s play, Pakistan Shaheens had reached 2 runs without loss in their first innings, with Saim Ayub remaining unbeaten on 2 runs.
The day’s play was delayed due to a wet outfield, limiting the overs to 46.3.
Bangladesh ‘A’, who won the toss and chose to bat, struggled against the Pakistan Shaheens’ attack. Only Mahmudul Hasan Joy provided resistance, scoring 65 runs. Joy had also been notable in the previous four-day match against Pakistan Shaheens in Darwin, scoring 69 and 65 in both innings.
Naseem Shah and Mir Hamza were the standout bowlers, with claiming three wickets for 24 runs and three wickets for 33 runs respectively. Leg-spinner Muhammad Rameez Junior added two wickets for 41 runs. Additional contributions came from Umar Amin and Mohammad Ali, who took one wicket each.
Close of Play – Day 1
Bangladesh ‘A’: 122 all out, 44.3 overs (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 65; Naseem Shah 3-24, Mir Hamza 3-33, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-41, Umar Amin 1-4, Mohammad Ali 1-14)
Pakistan Shaheens: 2-0, 2 overs (Saim Ayub 2 not out)
