Mushfique, Taskin lift Bangladesh to 413 as Abbas turns the tide for Pakistan

Bangladesh collapse from a commanding position, losing six wickets for 75

Bangladesh flirted with complete domination before a familiar collapse reopened the contest, as Mohammad Abbas carved through the lower order with a masterful 5-wicket haul to leave the visitors bowled out for 413 on the second day against Pakistan.

At one stage, Bangladesh appeared poised for something monumental in Mirpur.

Resuming strongly and cruising at 338 for 4 on Saturday, they looked set to bury Pakistan under a mountain of runs.

Instead, the innings unravelled dramatically, 6 wickets tumbling for just 75 runs as Abbas dragged the hosts back into the contest with relentless precision and clever variation.

Still, the total marked Bangladesh’s highest-ever first-innings score against Pakistan.

Abbas, who had spoken of Pakistan being slightly unfortunate on the opening day, personally corrected that narrative on Saturday morning.

Already with one wicket overnight, he added four more to finish with 5 for 92, repeatedly unsettling Bangladesh’s batters with awkward bounce despite his modest pace.

Litton Das was the first to fall in the morning after attempting to muscle a surprise short ball over mid-on, only to pick out substitute fielder Amad Butt.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz briefly counterattacked, striking Abbas for six before slicing another aggressive stroke straight into Imam-ul-Haq’s hands.

Even Taijul Islam’s spirited cameo ended in similar fashion, undone by another sharp Abbas bouncer.

Amid the collapse, Mushfiqur Rahim stood firm with a patient 71, anchoring the innings with trademark resilience before Shaheen Shah Afridi finally breached his defence shortly after lunch with a delivery that jagged back beautifully.

Abbas then completed his haul when Ebadot Hossain gloved yet another short ball behind.

Bangladesh nevertheless crossed 400 thanks to Taskin Ahmed’s fearless late assault -- 28 from just 19 balls -- alongside a valuable final-wicket stand with Nahid Rana.

Pakistan’s reply was uneasy rather than fluent.

Imam survived a dropped catch and two close lbw shouts, while Nahid Rana’s hostile late burst rattled Azan Awais physically.

But the pair endured, going for tea at 50 for no loss.