Pakistan mounted a strong fightback on Day 2 after a commanding first-innings total from Bangladesh, finishing at 179 for 1 and cutting the deficit significantly thanks to a composed debut performance from Azan Awais.
Bangladesh were earlier dismissed for 413, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scoring with a resilient 101. The innings had been set up by solid contributions before a collapse in the middle order, triggered by a brilliant spell from veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas, who finished with a five-wicket haul to drag Pakistan back into the contest.
In reply, debutant Azan Awais announced himself in style with an unbeaten 85, showing remarkable composure after surviving a nasty early blow to the helmet. He stitched key partnerships with Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Fazal, ensuring Pakistan ended the day in control rather than survival mode.
By stumps, Pakistan had reduced the deficit to 234 runs with nine wickets in hand, shifting momentum firmly after a dominant second-day batting effort led by their new rising star.
