Context:

Bangladesh reached 93-2 at lunch on day four, extending their lead to 115 as captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque forged a resilient 70-run third-wicket stand after an early setback. Shanto, batting on 34, and Mominul (37) steadied the innings following the 23-2 collapse, keeping Bangladesh on course for a challenging target for Pakistan. Earlier, Bangladesh had posted 413 in their first innings and then dismissed Pakistan for 386 to gain a 27-run advantage. The day’s progression suggests momentum for Bangladesh could now hinge on continued resistance and disciplined bowling, with an eye toward building a sizeable final-innings target for the visitors.

Dive Deeper:

• Bangladesh moved to 93-2 at lunch on day four, extending their overall lead to 115.

• The 70-run third-wicket stand between Shanto and Mominul followed an early 23-2 dip for Bangladesh after resuming the innings.

• Shanto was 34 and Mominul 37 at the interval, with Shanto having scored a century in the first innings.

• In Pakistan’s earlier reply, Mehidy Hasan starred with five wickets as Bangladesh bundled them out for 386.

• Bangladesh had taken a 27-run lead after their 413-all-out first innings, setting the stage for a potentially decisive final day.