Rawalpindi: Bangladesh took control of the second Test against Pakistan on day two, with spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claiming a five-wicket haul to bowl out the hosts for 274.
Despite half-centuries from captain Shan Masood and opener Saim Ayub, Pakistan's batting struggled to cope with Mehidy's spin. The experienced spinner picked up key wickets, including those of former captain Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel, to put Bangladesh in a commanding position.
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha were left to salvage Pakistan's innings at stumps, with the hosts still trailing Bangladesh's first-innings total.
Earlier, Pakistan's openers had made a solid start, but introducing Mehidy into the attack proved to be a turning point. The Bangladeshi spinner's accuracy and variations kept the Pakistani batters on the back foot.
Bangladesh's bowling attack, led by Mehidy, will be looking to exploit Pakistan's weaknesses and secure a significant first-innings lead. The second Test, which was delayed by rain on the first day, is now evenly poised, with both teams eager to seize the initiative.