DHAKA, May 11, 2026 (BSS)-Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque dug in resolutely to steer Bangladesh to 93-2, stretching the lead to 115 at lunch on Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.

The duo added 70 runs for the third wicket after Bangladesh were reduced to 23-2 in the 11th over, giving Pakistan a glimmer of hope to take control of the game.

In a repeat of their first-innings rearguard, Shanto and Mominul blunted the Pakistan attack with unwavering resolve and took Bangladesh safely into lunch.

In the first innings too, they came together when Bangladesh were struggling at 31-2 and then shared 170 runs to take control of the game.

Resuming at seven for no loss, Bangladesh received an early blow when Mahmudul Hasan was trapped leg-before by pacer Mohammad Abbas for 5.

Pacer Hasan Ali dismissed Shadman Islam for 10, with Saud Shakeel taking a catch at gully after the batter was surprised by extra bounce.

Mominul and Shanto batted with patience and aggression to regain control, keeping Bangladesh on course to set a challenging target.

Bangladesh earlier were bowled out for 413 in their first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking 5-102.