Published: Sep 02, 2024, 04:15 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 02, 2024, 04:15 PM (IST)
In the current second Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Rawalpindi, wicketkeeper batsman Litton Das of Bangladesh ignited an incredible comeback for his team with his fourth Test century. Before Litton and Mehidy Hasan put together an incredible 165-run partnership for the seventh wicket to help the visitors claw their way back into the game, Bangladesh were in a vulnerable position at 26/6 after Pakistan were bowled out for 274 in their first innings.
Before Litton could finish his outstanding ton, Mehidy was removed on 78 by Khurram Shahzad. Before Litton and Hasan Mahmud formed yet another vital partnership that allowed Bangladesh to reach 250, the team lost a couple of wickets in rapid succession. Although Litton was removed on 138, he made sure Bangladesh didn’t lag too far behind.
Litton joined the ranks of Kumar Sangakkara, MS Dhoni, Romesh Kaluwitharana, and other international wicketkeepers to become just the sixth to make a century in a Test match in Pakistan.
At National Stadium in Karachi, Warren Lees (New Zealand) defeated 1 (152 in 1976).
Romesh Kaluwitharana (Sri Lanka) – 1 (100 in 1999) at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 2 (230 in 2002, 104 in 2009) at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
MS Dhoni (India) – 1 (148 in 2006) at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Ollie Pope (England) – 1 (108 in 2022) at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Litton Das (Bangladesh) – 1 (138 in 2024) at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi*
Bangladesh is now in control of the game after Litton’s century and Hasan Mahmud’s two wickets late in the third day. With Pakistan now lost two wickets and only a narrow lead of 21 runs remaining, the visitors can truly set the terms on Days 4 and 5. Pakistan, on the other hand, would anticipate using their heavyweights to strike out of the game.
