Bangladesh lead by 117 runs

In Rawalpindi, although he celebrated a century, Mr. Dependable missed out on a double century by just 9 runs. Against Pakistan's formidable bowling attack, the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim has returned to form. Mushfiq anchored one end with his responsible batting, allowing Bangladesh to secure a lead. Mehidy Hasan Miraz then extended that lead further. Ultimately, Bangladesh's first innings ended at 565 runs.

On the fourth day of the first Test, Bangladesh's innings concluded in the final session. With four fifties and one century, Bangladesh demonstrated their dominance in Rawalpindi. Overcoming Pakistan's 448-run total, Bangladesh declared their innings with a 117-run lead. Bangladesh scored a massive 565 runs in 167.3 overs.

The previous day, Sadman Islam missed a century, and today Mushfiqur Rahim also fell short of a double century. The top batter was dismissed for 191 runs after reaching his 11th Test century. He was caught behind while chasing a ball outside off-stump from Mohammad Ali.

Mushfiq, who had been in superb form, scored his eleventh career century, facing 200 balls to reach it. Only Mominul Haque (12) has more centuries for Bangladesh. This was Mushfiq's first century against Pakistan, despite being his 11th Test century overall.

After Mushfiq’s departure, Hasan Mahmud came to the crease but could not score in his 18-ball stay. Meanwhile, Miraz continued his responsible batting, reaching his seventh career fifty before being dismissed for 77 runs. By then, Bangladesh had secured a lead of 109 runs. Bangladesh's innings ended at 565 runs. Pakistan will begin their second innings trailing by 117 runs.

Among Pakistan's bowlers, Naseem Shah took the most wickets with 3. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Ali each took 2 wickets. The remaining 1 wicket went to spinner Saim Ayub. However, Salman Ali Agha, who bowled 41 overs, did not take a wicket in the first innings.