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Azan's Debut Century Lifts Pakistan to 251-5 at Lunch on Day 3 Against Bangladesh in 1st Test

Mohammad Abbas took 5-92 and Azan Awais made an unbeaten 85 as Pakistan seized control after dismissing Bangladesh for 413.

  • Debutant Azan Awais scored a century on Sunday as Pakistan battled back in an evenly poised first Test against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh reduced the visitors to 251-5 at lunch.
  • Bangladesh posted 413 in their first innings, powered by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's 101 and Mominul Haque's 91. Pacer Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan's bowling with figures of 5-92.
  • Awais made 103 off 165 balls with 14 boundaries on debut, but pacer Taskin Ahmed triggered a collapse by dismissing him and captain Shan Masood. Pakistan lost three wickets for four runs.
  • Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha stitched a 50-plus stand to stabilize Pakistan's innings. Bangladesh removed Rizwan for 59 at tea, keeping pressure on the visitors.
  • Rain halted play in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon, leaving the match delicately balanced between the two sides. Pitch conditions will determine the final sessions once weather clears.
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Azan's debut century lifts Pakistan to 251-5 at lunch on Day 3 against Bangladesh in 1st test

Pakistan opener Azan Awais makes a century on debut, but Bangladesh claws back control in the first cricket test. On Sunday, Pakistan reaches 251-5 at lunch on Day 3.

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ARY News broke the news in Pakistan on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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