Mushfiq-Miraz is moving forward, lead is increasing

Against Pakistan's formidable bowling attack, the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim has returned to his best form. Mushfiq has anchored one end with his responsible batting, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz has effectively kept the scoreboard ticking from the other end. Both players are contributing steadily, with Mushfiq approaching a double century after reaching the 150-run milestone. Bangladesh is also making strides towards a significant total.

After 148 overs, Bangladesh is batting at 495 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Before the tea break, the visitors have a lead of 47 runs. In this session, Bangladesh added 106 runs in 31 overs without losing a wicket. Just before the tea break, Mushfiq hit 4 and 6 off Salman Ali Agha's over to reach 173 runs, while Miraz has scored 50 runs.

On the fourth day of the Rawalpindi Test, in the second session, Bangladesh has surpassed Pakistan's 448-run total and now holds a 47-run lead. Mushfiq is just 27 runs away from a double century. Miraz, with his seventh career fifty, remains unbeaten. The pair has formed an unbroken partnership worth 163 runs, pushing Bangladesh's total close to 500.

On the fourth day of the Rawalpindi Test, Bangladesh began their innings 132 runs behind. Liton Das was dismissed early, but the partnership between Miraz and Mushfiq secured the first session for Bangladesh. Mushfiq played a splendid innings to reach his eleventh career century, having faced 200 balls. Only Mominul Haque (12) has more centuries for Bangladesh.

After lunch, Mushfiq, in partnership with Miraz, guided the team to a lead. Mushfiq reached 150 runs off 286 balls, hitting 18 fours. Miraz then reached his half-century off 120 balls.