After a challenging start on Day 1 of the Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan concluded their innings at 256-4 before the lunch break.

Starting the day at 158-4, Mohammad Rizwan (24) and Saud Shakeel (57) built a strong 142-run partnership before lunch.

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Both batsmen reached centuries, with Shakeel scoring 115 from 224 balls and Rizwan making 119 off 172. The Bangladeshi bowlers struggled to break through their solid defense.

The hosts had a difficult start, losing Abdullah Shafique (2), Shan Masood (6), and Babar Azam (0) within the first 10 overs.

However, a crucial 98-run partnership between Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel stabilized the innings, with Saim making 56 off 98 balls. Saud and Rizwan then put Pakistan in a strong position by the end of the day.

For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud each took two wickets.