Babar capitalised on an early reprieve to score a career-best 143 not out when bad light forced early stumps with Pakistan 109 ahead with seven wickets remaining. Babar raised 137 runs for the burgeoning fourth wicket stand with Asad Shafiq (60) who looked on course to be the third centurion in the Pakistan innings. Babar and Asad then feasted on Bangladesh's wayward attack, scoring at nearly four-an-over during their unbroken stand. Babar hit 19 boundaries and a six to keep alive his hopes of a maiden test double century. The second test of the split series will be played in Karachi from April 5.

Source: bd News24 February 08, 2020 13:18 UTC