Bangladesh dominate Afghanistan after Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudul Hasan Joy shine on Day 1 of Mirpur Test

By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: Bangladesh would think about themselves in a robust place after Day 1 of their solely Test towards Afghanistan on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. They scored 362 for the lack of 5 wickets in 79 overs at Stumps on the primary day.

The Afghans made an honest begin after Nijat Masood dismissed Zakir Hossain within the second over of the day’s play. Masood additionally turned solely the eighth bowler to choose up a wicket on the very first ball in Test cricket.

But Afghanistan’s pleasure was short-lived as Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mahmudul Hasan Joy took cost from there on. The duo placed on 212 runs for the second wicket to place the Tigers ready of command. Shanto, who missed out on turning into the Player of the Month in May, scored his third Test hundred.

The southpaw confirmed intent and went on to attain 146 runs off 175 balls with the assistance of 23 fours and two sixes. Joy, who obtained an opportunity instead of the injured Tamim Iqbal, put his head all the way down to notch up 76 runs off 37 balls with 9 fours.

Mominul Haque Showrabh and Litton Das can be upset after lacking out with the bat. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz placed on an unbeaten partnership of 72 runs for the sixth wicket to finish Bangladesh’s day on a constructive observe.

While Mushfiqur is unbeaten on 41, Mehidy stayed not out on 43. The Afghan bowlers have been erratic as they conceded 15 no balls and 7 wides. Left-arm wrist spinner Zahir Khan Pakteen bowled eight no balls and leaked 98 runs off 16 overs.

Masood, on debut, picked up two wickets and appeared spectacular. Rahmat Shah obtained the all-important wicket of Joy. Karim Janat was economical, however couldn’t make a breakthrough.