Shakib's double strike puts Pakistan on the brink before lunch
With only four wickets remaining and still trailing Bangladesh, Pakistan is under immense pressure.
Pakistan finds themselves in a precarious position as they head into the lunch break on the final day of the Test, reeling at 108 for 6.
Still trailing Bangladesh's first-innings total by 9 runs, Pakistan's batting lineup has crumbled under intense pressure from the Bangladesh bowlers.
The collapse began when Shakib Al Hasan struck twice, putting Pakistan on the back foot. Soon after, Mehedi Hasan Miraz added to their woes, as Shadman Islam took a sharp catch at slip to dismiss Agha Salman. Pakistan's top and middle order have been left in tatters, with the score at 105 for 6.
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Abdullah Shafique, who had been playing cautiously, fell just before the break. Attempting an ill-timed big shot, he gifted his wicket to Shakib, compounding Pakistan's troubles.
Earlier, Babar Azam's struggles continued as he was bowled by Nahid Rana. Even after being dropped by Liton Das early in the innings, Babar couldn't capitalize, managing just 22 runs before being bowled by a fast, inswinging delivery. Following him, Saud Shakeel, the hero of the first innings with 141 runs, was stumped off Shakib's bowling for a duck — the first time in his Test career.
The Bangladesh bowlers, led by Shakib and Miraz, have done a remarkable job so far, putting their team in a strong position as the match progresses into its final stages.
