At the close of play at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Pakistan trailed Bangladesh by 234 runs with debutant Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal unbeaten on 37 at the crease.

Earlier, Bangladesh resumed their first innings on 301-4 and were eventually bowled out for 413.

Fast bowler Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan’s bowling attack with five wickets for 92 runs, while Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed three wickets. Hasan Ali and Nauman Ali picked up one wicket each.

Pakistan made a solid start in reply as Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq added 106 runs for the opening wicket. Imam fell for 45 after giving Pakistan early momentum.

Azan Awais impressed with a composed and attacking knock in his maiden Test innings. He completed his half-century in just 65 balls and struck 12 boundaries during his unbeaten innings.

The young batter also became the 42nd Pakistani player to score a half-century on Test debut.

During his innings, Azan briefly appeared in discomfort after being struck on the body by a delivery but continued batting without leaving the field.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh lost momentum despite overnight batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das resuming in a strong position.

Mohammad Abbas provided Pakistan an early breakthrough by dismissing Litton Das for 33 before removing Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 10 and Taijul Islam for 17.

Mushfiqur Rahim held one end firm and scored 71 off 179 balls before being clean bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi shortly after lunch.

Abbas then completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing Ebadot Hossain for a duck.

Bangladesh’s lower order offered late resistance through Taskin Ahmed, who smashed 28 off 19 balls in a quick final-wicket stand before Afridi wrapped up the innings.

On the opening day, Bangladesh gained control through captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 101 off 130 deliveries, while Mominul Haque narrowly missed a century after falling for 91.