Bangladesh 'A' and Pakistan Shaheens end series in a draw
The first two days were lost to rain, but the remaining time saw three batsmen notch up centuries.
The second and final four-day match between Bangladesh 'A' and Pakistan Shaheens in Islamabad concluded in a draw, resulting in the series ending level.
Bangladesh 'A' closed day three at 346/6, with Jaker Ali Anik unbeaten on 136.
On the following day, Jaker extended his score by 36 runs before being dismissed for 172. Bangladesh 'A' then declared their innings at 404/9.
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For Pakistan Shaheens, spinner Abrar Ahmed was the standout bowler with four wickets, while Gulam Mudassir and Mehran Mumtaz took two wickets each.
In response, Pakistan Shaheens batted for 65 overs on the final day, reaching 281/4, largely thanks to Ali Zaryab's century (117). Bangladesh 'A' bowlers managed to claim only four wickets.
Shahroon Siraj remained unbeaten on 53, and Qasim Akram finished with 36 not out. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Rejaur Rahman Raja each secured one wicket.
Jaker Ali Anik was awarded Player of the Match for his 172-run innings. The match, and the series, concluded in a draw.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh 'A' First Innings:404/9 declared (113.2 overs); Jaker Ali 172, Saif Hassan 111, Mahidul Islam 39; Abrar Ahmed 4/103, Gulam Mudassir 2/75, Mehran Mumtaz 2/81.
Pakistan Shaheens First Innings:281/4 (65 overs); Ali Zaryab 117, Shahroon Siraj 53*, Saad Khan 37, Qasim Akram 36*, Kamran Ghulam 34; Tanzim Hasan Sakib 1/40, Taskin Ahmed 1/55, Rejaur Rahman Raja 1/76.
Result: Match Drawn.
Player of the Match: Jaker Ali Anik (Bangladesh 'A').
The teams will now face off in a three-match ODM series on 26 August, 28 August, and 30 August.
ODM Series Schedule:
26 August: 1st ODM
28 August: 2nd ODM
30 August: 3rd ODM
Bangladesh 'A' Squad for ODM Series:
Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Mehedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Rejaur Rahman Raja.
