DHAKA: Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets with his crafty off-spin as Bangladesh fought to regain control of the first cricket Test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Mehidy finished with 5-102 to help Bangladesh dismiss Pakistan for 386 and take a 27-run first-innings lead on a rain-affected third day. Bangladesh then moved to 7 for no loss, stretching the overall lead to 34, before bad light forced an early close of play.
Opener Azan Awais hit 103 on his debut to lead Pakistan’s batsmen.
Three other batters — debutant Abdullah Fazal, Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan — hit half-centuries to complement him but Mehidy ensured Bangladesh took the lead.
