‘We’re not thinking too far ahead’: Mehidy Hasan on how Bangladesh may break Pakistan’s Rawalpindi jinx

If Bangladesh can take early wickets on Day 5, Mehidy Hasan believes they have a good chance of defeating Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi.

The first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh has mainly consisted of attritional play due to the relatively tranquil wicket. Day 4 did, however, end on a fascinating note as Pakistan trailed Bangladesh’s first innings lead by 94 runs after losing the only wicket of Saim Ayub, who amassed a half-century in the opening essay.

We have a decent chance if our bowlers play well in the opening hour tomorrow. We’re not planning too far ahead of time. If we can take early wickets tomorrow, we’ll have a really good chance. After play on Day 4 concluded, Mehidy told reporters, “If we get a few wickets in the first session, we have a shot at winning.”

We need to take early wickets and bowl in the appropriate locations now that we have a solid lead. He continued, “The bowlers performed well during the last hour.

Mehidy helped the visitors build a 117-run first innings advantage on Day 4 with a tough 77 runs and a massive 196-run stand with Mushfiqur Rahim (191). After dismissing Bangladesh for 565, Pakistan had to bat out 10 overs in the last session. After Ayub was removed by Shoriful in the third over, Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood led the hosts to a 23/1 score at Stumps.

As the fifth day of the Test match approaches, Bangladesh has a tiny advantage. Despite playing 13 matches against the Asian heavyweights, they have never defeated Pakistan in the longest version of the game, losing 12 of them.

I got along well with Mushfiq bhai, and the youngsters did a fantastic job playing: Mehidy Hasan.

Mushfiqur Rahim’s lengthy innings, which included one century and 22 fours out of 341 deliveries, was praised by Mehidy Hasan. The all-around spin bowler acknowledged his happiness at his team’s 500+ run score, something they had not seen in a long time in Test cricket. In addition, he praised Litton Kumar Das (56), and Shadnam Islam (93).

“My collaboration with Mushfiq bhai was good. I have to give him credit for his outstanding batting and for sticking by me all along. He told me over and over again to keep playing well and that it was a great wicket.

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It’s been a while since we scored more than 500 runs, so we’re pretty delighted with that. The boys performed incredibly well. Litton Kumar Das batted effectively as well, and Shadman scored 93. While not everyone will succeed, certain people must accept responsibility, as demonstrated by Mushfiq bhai. We’re happy and in a good place,” he said in closing.