Dhaka, May 16 -- Pakistan's pace attack made immediate use of fresh morning conditions to leave Bangladesh reeling early, but a steadying partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim guided the hosts to 101-3 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test in Sylhet.

After Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and opted to bowl, seamer Mohammad Abbas justified the decision on just the second ball of the match.

Abbas found immediate rhythm in the corridor, drawing a loose poke from Mahmudul Hasan Joy (0). The resulting outside edge was sharply taken low at second slip by Salman Agha, giving the visitors a dream start.

The early blow made debutant Tanzid Hasan partner the skipper. Tanzid showed initial flashes o...