Litton Das produced a brilliant century to rescue Bangladesh after Pakistan dominated large parts of the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh were bowled out for 278 despite collapsing to 116 for 6 during the second session. The innings shifted momentum after a strong Pakistan bowling display.
Pakistan’s pace attack made early inroads, with Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas leading the charge. Abbas struck with the second ball of the innings, while Shahzad maintained pressure with consistent breakthroughs. Moreover, Bangladesh struggled to build partnerships in the top order.
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Litton Das stood out with a composed and counterattacking innings of 126 runs. He held the innings together under pressure and guided Bangladesh past a likely early collapse. Furthermore, he found support from the lower order to add valuable runs.
The wicketkeeper-batter reached his century in 135 deliveries, hitting 13 fours and one six. His innings ended when Hasan Ali dismissed him late in the day. However, by then he had already shifted momentum back in Bangladesh’s favour.
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Pakistan ended the day at 21 without loss, trailing by 257 runs. Despite Litton’s heroics, Pakistan remain in control after a strong opening bowling performance. The match is finely poised heading into the next day.