Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test Series: On day one of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026. Bangladesh elected to bat first after winning the toss. The hosts ended their innings on a high note as captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a ton and was well supported by Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim. The home team ends the day 1 after posting 301 for 4 in 85 overs.
Bangladesh made a good start to their innings on Day 1 in Dhaka. Shanto’s knock broke a big record for Bangladeshi captains. Pakistan’s bowlers fought hard but could not stop the flow of runs on a pitch that offered little help early on.
Day 1 Scorecard Bangladesh 1st Innings
Bangladesh reached 301 for 4 by stumps on day 1. Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored 8 runs off 19 balls before falling to Shaheen Afridi at 18 for 1 in 6.1 overs. Shadman Islam made 13 off 30 balls, out to Hasan Ali at 31 for 2 in 10.1 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 101 off 130 balls, hitting 12 fours and 2 sixes. He got out lbw to Mohammad Abbas at 201 for 3 in 52.2 overs. Mominul Haque played a long knock of 91 off 200 balls with 10 fours. He fell lbw to Noman Ali at 276 for 4 in 73.3 overs. Mushfiqur Rahim was not out on 48 off 114 balls. Litton Das was not out on 8. Extras added 31 runs with byes and leg byes.
The innings built steadily after early jolts. In 16.6 overs, Bangladesh scored 50 runs; in 25.4 overs, Bangladesh scored 100 runs; in 40.2 overs, Bangladesh scored 150 runs; in 52.1 overs, Bangladesh scored 200 runs; in 64.3 overs, Bangladesh scored 250 runs; and in 83.3 overs, Bangladesh scored 300 runs.
Pakistan Bowling Figures on Day 1
Pakistan bowled tight lines but leaked runs in partnerships. Mohammad Abbas led with figures that built to a five-for later, but on day 1, he had taken 1 for around 50 runs by stumps. Shaheen Afridi got 2 early wickets for about 40 runs. Hasan Ali took 1 for under 30. Salman Agha and Noman Ali bowled spin with an economy of around 4. Saud Shakeel bowled one over. Abbas’s skill stood out as he troubled batsmen with seam and bounce even without much pace. He was the fourth Pakistani to manage to get 5 wickets in Bangladesh after Waqar Younis, Shaheen Afridi, and Hasan Ali.
Pakistan’s first innings start seemed to be a difficult one when they were getting bowled off for more than 100 runs per session by Bangladesh. Sessions saw lunch at 101 for 2, tea at 201 for 3, and stumps at 301 for 4. This control came from smart rotation and boundaries at the right times.
Key Records Broken on Day 1
Najmul Hossain Shanto made history with his 101. This was his 5th Test century as Bangladesh captain, breaking Mushfiqur Rahim’s record of 4. His overall Test tons now stand at 9. Mominul Haque has 3 as captain. Shanto’s knock came off 130 balls with fluent drives and pulls. Why did this matter? It improved the spirit of the team and put immediate pressure on Pakistan.
The team set their best Day One total in recent times against Pakistan. The 301 for 4 marked a strong top-order show in recent home Tests. Shanto’s form as captain shines because he attacks spinners and pacers alike, often walking down the track.
Standout Partnerships Day 1 Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test 2026
The 3rd wicket stand between Shanto and Mominul was the highlight at 170 runs. They added 100 in 148 balls and 150 in 225 balls. This partnership rescued from 31 for 2 and frustrated Pakistan. Mominul anchored with defense while Shanto attacked. Later, Mushfiqur and Mominul added 75 for the 4th wicket by stumps. These stands showed why Bangladesh did well on day 1 of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026.
Shanto reached 50 off 71 balls. Mominul hit 50 off 102 balls. Mushfiqur got to 50 later on Day 2, but his 48 not out at stumps mattered. Taskin Ahmed later hit quick runs to push Bangladesh to 413 all out, but Day 1 focus stays on the openers’ control.
