Pakistan Shaheens & Bangladesh ‘A’ Battle to a Draw in Thrilling Second Four-Day Match
The second four day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ wrapped up in a draw at the Islamabad Club Ground. It was an exciting contest, showing off amazing skills from both teams. Although there were some great performances, neither side managed to win. The match ended with the Pakistan Shaheens scoring 281 runs for 4 wickets in their first innings. This followed Bangladesh ‘A’ declaring their innings at 404 runs for 9 wickets.
Bangladesh ‘A’ Sets a Tough Target
Bangladesh ‘A’ kicked things off by batting first, putting together a solid total of 404 runs for 9 wickets declared in 112.2 overs. Jaker Ali was the star of the show with an impressive 172 runs, which really stood out in the match. His play showed great skill and patience, giving his team a strong base to build on. Right next to him, Saif Hassan scored a useful 111 runs, forming a key partnership that helped Bangladesh ‘A’ reach their big total.
Mahidul Islam Ankon added in some support with his 39 runs, while Shahadat Hossain chipped in with 23. Their efforts helped Bangladesh declare from a powerful position. But the Pakistan Shaheens bowlers fought hard and didn’t make it easy for them.
Pakistan Shaheens’ Strong Comeback
Facing such a challenging score wasn’t simple for Pakistan Shaheens against the disciplined bowling of Bangladesh ‘A’. Still, the batsmen held their heads high and showed real fight. Ali Zaryab shone bright with a fantastic score of 117 runs. His performance was steady & critical for keeping the innings on track.
Sharoon Siraj also played an important role with an unbeaten 53 that brought stability to the batting order. Saad Khan added another useful 37 runs and Qasim Akram finished strong with his quick 36 not out, showing he can do it all. Kamran Ghulam added another 34 runs before time ran out.
Bowling Highlights
The bowlers from both sides had big parts to play during this match. For Bangladesh ‘A’, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed stood out by taking 4 wickets for 103 runs, helping keep pressure on the Shaheens’ batsmen. Ghulam Mudassar and Mehran Mumtaz also contributed well, each grabbing 2 wickets for 75 & 81 runs respectively.
On the flip side, bowlers from Pakistan Shaheens had their hands full against Bangladesh ‘A’s strong batting lineup. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Ruyel Miah each took one wicket with bowling figures of 1-40, 1-55, & 1-76 respectively. They tried hard but couldn’t get rid of key Shaheen batsmen.
Final Scores
Here’s how it all wraps up:
Pakistan Shaheens: 281-4 in 65 overs (Ali Zaryab 117, Sharoon Siraj 53 not out, Saad Khan 37, Qasim Akram 36 not out, Kamran Ghulam 34; Tanzim Hasan Sakib 1-40, Taskin Ahmed 1-55, Ruyel Miah 1-76)Bangladesh ‘A’: 404-9 declared in 112.2 overs (Jaker Ali 172, Saif Hassan 111, Mahidul Islam Ankon 39, Shahadat Hossain 23; Abrar Ahmed 4-103, Ghulam Mudassar 2-75, Mehran Mumtaz 2-81)
The drawn result of this second four-day match shows just how well both teams played cricket. While Bangladesh ‘A’ set a tough target with such a strong total, Pakistan Shaheens batted resiliently so nobody came away with a win. This game really showcased competitive spirit & talent—setting us up for an exciting next round in the series.
