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BAN vs PAK: Pakistan lead by 446 after reaching tea on 92-3 on Day 3

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Pakistan stretched its lead against Bangladesh to 446 runs by reaching tea at 92-3 on the third day of the second test on Friday.Bangladesh was bowled out for 203 to earn Pakistan a

India TV News Desk Published : May 08, 2015 15:54 IST, Updated : May 08, 2015 15:55 IST
pakistan lead by 446 after reaching tea on 92 3 on 3rd day
pakistan lead by 446 after reaching tea on 92 3 on 3rd day

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Pakistan stretched its lead against Bangladesh to 446 runs by reaching tea at 92-3 on the third day of the second test on Friday.

Bangladesh was bowled out for 203 to earn Pakistan a huge 354-run first-innings lead, and the latter decided against asking Bangladesh to follow on.

Seasoned campaigners Younis Khan and captain Misbah-ul Haq were batting on 30 and 22 runs at the interval.

Azhar Ali, the double centurion of the first innings, made 25.

Fast bowler Mohammad Shahid (2-23) gave the hosts an impressive start, removing openers Mohammad Hafeez (0) and Sami Aslam (8) to leave Pakistan at 25-2.

Medium-pacer Soumya Sarkar (1-45) accounted for Azhar, after which Younis and Misbah paced the innings.

Bangladesh could have imposed more pressure on Pakistan had Taijul Islam not put down a catch at cover when Younis he was on 16. Sarkar was bowling.

Younis, who hit 148 in the first innings, had three fours so far in his 47-ball knock.

Bangladesh bowled well to stem the run flow until Misbah arrived, and stroked four boundaries in 28 balls. He and Younis put on 43 in 10 overs.

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