Late Shahzad strike checks Bangladesh progress after Joy's fifty extends lead
Sylhet, May 17 -- A late lapse in concentration on the final ball of the day cost Mominul Haque his wicket, but Bangladesh still finished Day 2 of the second Test in a strong position with a 156-run lead over Pakistan in Sylhet.
The hosts reached 110-3 at stumps, building on their handy first-innings cushion despite a few nervy moments against the new ball.
The final over provided a frustrating twist for the home side. Khurram Shahzad found a breakthrough on the very last delivery, pitching a hard-length ball around the fifth-stump line.
Mominul, who had grinded out a steady 30, attempted a late guide down to deep third, which seemed to be unnecessary, only to nick it through to wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. The late strike gave Pakist...
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