BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Mushfiqur Rahim's ton puts Bangladesh in commanding position; Pakistan need 437 to square the series
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 19, 2026, 17:13:33 IST
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BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Mushfiqur Rahim's ton puts Bangladesh in commanding position; Pakistan need 437 to square the series

BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Litton Das struck a brilliant century to rescue Bangladesh national cricket team from a dramatic top-order collapse as the hosts posted 278 in their first innings on Day 1 of the second and final Test against Pakistan national cricket team on Saturday.

Pakistan ended the day at 21 without loss in reply, with Azan Awais unbeaten on 13 and Abdullah Fazal on 8 in Sylhet.

Litton leads Bangladesh recovery

Coming in at No. 6, Litton played a counter-attacking knock of 126 off 159 balls, smashing 16 fours and two sixes for his sixth Test century. His innings came at a crucial time after Bangladesh slumped to 116/6 shortly after lunch.

Pakistan, already trailing 1-0 in the two-match series following their 104-run defeat in Mirpur, opted to bowl first after winning the toss — a decision that paid immediate dividends.

Pakistan strike early

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy was dismissed for a duck after edging Mohammad Abbas to second slip off the second ball of the match.

Debutant Tanzid Hasan looked promising during his quickfire 26 off 34 balls, hitting three boundaries before attempting an ambitious pull shot against Abbas, who completed the catch off his own bowling.

Mominul Haque was then bowled for 22 by Khurram Shahzad.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim tried to stabilise the innings with a 43-run partnership.

Collapse after lunch

However, Bangladesh lost momentum immediately after lunch, losing three wickets for just 15 runs.

Shanto edged Abbas behind for 29, Mushfiqur was trapped lbw for 23, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz fell for four after being caught at deep fine leg, leaving the hosts reeling at 116/6.

Lower order supports Litton

Litton found valuable support from the lower order. He stitched together a patient 60-run partnership with Taijul Islam, who scored 16 off 114 balls. Litton reached his fifty in 93 balls before accelerating rapidly.

The right-hander needed only 42 more deliveries to complete his century, bringing it up with a stylish cover drive off Shahzad before dispatching the very next ball for six.

Litton then added 38 runs alongside Taskin Ahmed and followed it up with a crucial 64-run ninth-wicket stand with Shoriful Islam off just 73 balls.

"The most important thing in this innings is that Taijul, Taskin and Shoriful all batted well and faced a lot of balls," Litton said.

Pakistan rue missed reviews

Pakistan also missed two crucial review opportunities during Bangladesh’s innings. Replays later showed faint edges from Mushfiqur and Litton, but captain Shan Masood chose not to challenge the umpire’s decisions.

"We were getting wickets early on. Unluckily, we missed a couple of reviews," said Shahzad.

"If we had gotten them out there, the situation would have been completely different."
15:59 (IST) May 19

Drama! Mohammad Rizwan is unhappy with the movement around the sidescreen. But Litton Das chirps something from behind the wickets, which Rizwan doesn't like at all, and both get into a bit of a heated exchange. The leg umpire walks towards them and tries to cool things down. All good to continue. But you will see more of this now as we head into the day's climax.

15:58 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 259/5 (71.4 overs)
3
Overs71.4
Score259 - 5

Taijul Islam to Salman Agha, Good work at the deep! Pushes the length fuller, around off. Salman Agha rocks back and rolls his wrists to flick it into the vast gap between wide long off and deep cover. Shoriful Islam has a long chase to his left and dives to flick the ball into the field of play before the ropes. Three runs taken.

15:57 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 256/5 (71.3 overs)
1
Overs71.3
Score256 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Taijul drags his length back a shade, just outside off. Mohammad Rizwan makes some room and opens the face of the bat to guide it backward point for a single.

15:57 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 255/5 (71.2 overs)
0
Overs71.2
Score255 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, A touch fuller, at the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan rests it down.

15:57 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 255/5 (71.1 overs)
0
Overs71.1
Score255 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan lunges and defends it to short mid off.

15:56 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 255/5 (70.6 overs)
Score after 71 overs 255 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
000110
  • Salman Agha 43 (70)
  • Mohammad Rizwan 52 (91)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz17-1-50-1
0
Overs70.6
Score255 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Full, on middle, Salman Agha brings out his solid defence and blocks it down the deck.

15:55 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 255/5 (70.5 overs)
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Score255 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, A bit flatter now, fuller in length, outside off. Rizwan strides out and pushes it through cover for a single. This is now the highest partnership in this innings for Pakistan, worth 93 runs.

15:55 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 254/5 (70.4 overs)
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Overs70.4
Score254 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, does Miraz, on middle. Agha nudges it to the left of the short mid-wicket fielder and gets a single.

15:54 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (70.3 overs)
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Score253 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, A tad fuller, around off, Agha gets on his front foot and eases it to the off side.

15:54 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (70.2 overs)
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Overs70.2
Score253 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Shorter now, on leg, Salman Agha tucks it to backward square leg.

15:54 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (70.1 overs)
0
Overs70.1
Score253 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, much fuller, on off, Salman Agha drives it toward the left of the bowler. Miraz dives and makes an excellent stop.

15:49 (IST) May 19

DRINKS BREAK! A long session for Bangladesh. They haven't been able to break this sixth-wicket partnership as Rizwan and Salman Agha have stitched together a valiant effort in a massive run chase. The visitors have added 53 runs since the start of the third session at a fair clip, and without taking many risks. The hosts still have the upper hand, but they would want to at least get one of these two batters in the hut before the day ends. The second new ball is still 10 overs away. The pitch has played really nicely for batting, and barring the odd one turning and bouncing, nothing of note has troubled these two so far. All set and ready after the interval. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16-1-48-1) to continue.

15:48 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (69.6 overs)
Score after 70 overs 253 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
040000
  • Mohammad Rizwan 51 (90)
  • Salman Agha 42 (65)
Taijul Islam23-2-84-2
0
Overs69.6
Score253 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Slows it up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out.

15:48 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (69.5 overs)
0
Overs69.5
Score253 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated, a bit too full, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan jams it out to cover.

15:48 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (69.4 overs)
0
Overs69.4
Score253 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it back to the bowler.

15:47 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (69.3 overs)
0
Overs69.3
Score253 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Flatter, short and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan moves back to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

15:46 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 253/5 (69.2 overs)
4
Overs69.2
Score253 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! FIFTY FOR RIZWAN! After a tough time in this series, Mohammad Rizwan has finally come to the party and when his team needed him the most. His 14th Test half-century, but he will know that the job is far from done here. Flatter, full and on the pads, Rizwan gets on one knee and nails the sweep to the deep square leg fence for a boundary. Not much of a celebration, just a look up to the skies to thank the one above.

15:46 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 249/5 (69.1 overs)
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Overs69.1
Score249 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, full and around leg, Mohammad Rizwan gets forward and tucks it past short leg.

15:45 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 249/5 (68.6 overs)
Score after 69 overs 249 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
011110
  • Salman Agha 42 (65)
  • Mohammad Rizwan 47 (84)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz16-1-48-1
0
Overs68.6
Score249 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on middle, Salman Agha turns it to short mid-wicket.

15:45 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 249/5 (68.5 overs)
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Overs68.5
Score249 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Drags his length back again, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan stays back and pats it down to long on for one.

15:44 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 248/5 (68.4 overs)
1
Overs68.4
Score248 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Dropped short and on off, Salman Agha punches it through extra covers for another run.

15:44 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 247/5 (68.3 overs)
1
Overs68.3
Score247 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated, full and on off, turns in, Mohammad Rizwan looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for a run.

15:43 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 246/5 (68.2 overs)
1
Overs68.2
Score246 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Slightly shorter, around off, stops on the surface, Salman Agha pushes it through covers for a single.

15:43 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (68.1 overs)
0
Overs68.1
Score245 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Salman Agha uses his feet and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

15:42 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (67.6 overs)
Score after 68 overs 245 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Mohammad Rizwan 45 (82)
  • Salman Agha 40 (61)
Taijul Islam22-2-80-2
0
Overs67.6
Score245 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, A big quicker, shortish and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan looks to swipe it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg. Maiden over!

15:41 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (67.5 overs)
0
Overs67.5
Score245 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan turns it to the leg side.

15:41 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (67.4 overs)
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Overs67.4
Score245 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Flighted, full and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan clips it to backward square leg. He wants the run but is sent back.

15:40 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (67.3 overs)
0
Overs67.3
Score245 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Flatter, short and down the leg side, Mohammad Rizwan looks to paddle it away but gloves it down past the keeper, but not too far away.

15:40 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (67.2 overs)
0
Overs67.2
Score245 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, turns away sharply, Mohammad Rizwan takes his front foot out but leaves it along. The ball whistles past the off pole.

15:39 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (67.1 overs)
0
Overs67.1
Score245 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated, full and around leg, Mohammad Rizwan gets down on one knee and swipes it to backward square leg.

15:39 (IST) May 19

Spin from both ends now. Taijul Islam (21-1-80-2) replaces Taskin Ahmed.

15:38 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 245/5 (66.6 overs)
Score after 67 overs 245 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
000012
  • Salman Agha 40 (61)
  • Mohammad Rizwan 45 (76)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz15-1-44-1
2
Overs66.6
Score245 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Salman Agha, Gives this one some more air, full and around middle, Salman Agha gets into position quickly and reverse sweeps it through backward point for a couple of more runs.

15:37 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 243/5 (66.5 overs)
1
Overs66.5
Score243 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Flatter, short and on off, turns in, Mohammad Rizwan stays back and punches it towards extra cover for a single.

15:37 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 242/5 (66.4 overs)
0
Overs66.4
Score242 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan turns it to short mid-wicket.

15:37 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 242/5 (66.3 overs)
0
Overs66.3
Score242 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Flighted, full and on middle, turns in, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it to short mid-wicket.

15:36 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 242/5 (66.2 overs)
0
Overs66.2
Score242 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan gets forward and blocks it out.

15:32 (IST) May 19

And Rizwan is down on the ground. Might have pulled a muscle in his right leg. The physio is out there, helping him with a few stretching exercises. Eventually, Rizwan is back on his feet and is good to continue.

15:31 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 242/5 (66.1 overs)
0
Overs66.1
Score242 - 5

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated, full and on middle, turns into the leg side, Mohammad Rizwan goes down for the sweep but has to stretch out in front, loses his balance and falls over, missing the ball by some distance. Looks like he has pulled something here.

15:31 (IST) May 19

Some rest for Taijul Islam, as Mehidy Hasan Miraz (14-1-41-1) is back on. A slip and short leg in place.

15:30 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 242/5 (65.6 overs)
Score after 66 overs 242 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
400001
  • Mohammad Rizwan 44 (71)
  • Salman Agha 38 (60)
Taskin Ahmed9-1-41-0
1
Overs65.6
Score242 - 5

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan clips it through mid-wicket for one.

15:29 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 241/5 (65.5 overs)
0
Overs65.5
Score241 - 5

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Taskin Ahmed brings out the variation! He bowls a slower yorker, dipping in at the last moment. Mohammad Rizwan keeps his eyes on the ball and digs it out.

15:28 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 241/5 (65.4 overs)
0
Overs65.4
Score241 - 5

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Overpitched delivery, on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan drills it towards mid on.

15:27 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 241/5 (65.3 overs)
0
Overs65.3
Score241 - 5

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller delivery, on off, shaping in, Mohammad Rizwan looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge down the pitch.

15:26 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 241/5 (65.2 overs)
0
Overs65.2
Score241 - 5

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, Fiery response! Short of a length and on middle, jags back in sharply. Mohammad Rizwan gets cramped up to tuck it away and gets an inside edge onto his abdomen.

15:25 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 241/5 (65.1 overs)
4
Overs65.1
Score241 - 5

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Lovely shot! A half-volley around off, Mohammad Rizwan takes his front foot closer to the pitch of the ball, leans onto the drive and creams it through covers for a boundary. Pakistan need 196 runs to win now.

15:24 (IST) May 19

Pakistan need exactly 200 runs now. The partnership between Rizwan and Salman has grown healthily, reaching 75. 

15:23 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 237/5 (64.6 overs)
Score after 65 overs 237 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
000041
  • Mohammad Rizwan 39 (65)
  • Salman Agha 38 (60)
Taijul Islam21-1-80-2
1
Overs64.6
Score237 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Loops it up, full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it through covers for one.

15:22 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 236/5 (64.5 overs)
4
Overs64.5
Score236 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Nice use of the feet! Floated, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan charges down the track, stays leg side of the ball and thrashes it over covers for a boundary. Taijul Islam won't mind that, as this was a risky shot.

15:22 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 232/5 (64.4 overs)
0
Overs64.4
Score232 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan shuffles a bit in his crease and drills it down the pitch.

15:22 (IST) May 19
BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test Live Score: 232/5 (64.3 overs)
0
Overs64.3
Score232 - 5

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, Flatter delivery, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to the left of the bowler.

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