First four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A ends in a draw

The first four-day match between Bangladesh ‘A’ and hosts Pakistan Shaheens ended in a draw at the Islamabad Club on Friday.

The match which was largely affected by rain, saw 39.2 overs bowled on the fourth day, as play resumed at 2 pm PKT today. The third day’s play on Thursday was completely washed out due to rain.

Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens declared their first innings at the overnight score of 367 for four with a lead of 245 runs, courtesy of Umar Amin’s 32nd first-class century.

Umar fell 23 runs short of a double-century, and was dismissed for 177 off 211 balls, smashing 23 fours and three towering sixes.

Besides Umar, Saud Shakeel remained the notable run-getter for Pakistan Shaheens with an anchoring 76. His knock included nine boundaries across 132 deliveries.

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In their second innings, Bangladesh ‘A’ managed to score 153 for five when play was stopped due to bad light ultimately resulting in a draw.

For Pakistan Shaheens, fast bowlers Mir Hamza and Mohammad Ali bagged two wickets apiece, while Mohammad Rameez Jnr grabbed one wicket.

For the visiting team, Nayeem Hasan was the top run-getter, scoring 55 off 69 balls, laced with 11 fours. Opening batter Zakir Hasan scored a 45-ball 33, which included three fours and a six.

Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will now feature in the second four-day game on 20 August, which is scheduled at the same venue. The toss will take place at 09.30 am, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.00 am.

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