RAWALPINDI: Jaker Ali and Saif Hasan hit centuries for Bangladesh A against Pakistan Shaheens in a rain-marred four-day match at the Islamabad Club Ground. The two improved their credentials for a place in national team on the third day of play leaving Bangladesh A reaching 346-6 in 98 overs on an extended third day’s play.
Jaker was at the crease on 136 and Saif was dismissed after scoring 111. The partnership ended when Saif became Mehran Mumtaz’s second victim after hitting a 221-ball 111 that included 13 fours and four sixes.
Mehran’s other scalp was Shahadat Hossain (23) whose departure left Bangladesh ‘A’ reeling at 74-3, which soon became 77-4 when Abrar Ahmed picked up the wicket of Towhid Hridoy (0). Abrar finished the day with figures of 30-6-85-1.
Shaheens fast bowler Ghulam Mudassir dismissed both the openers Anamul Haque (7) and Mohammad Naim (9) to finish the day with figures of 13-0-59-2. Scores in brief (day 30): Bangladesh ‘A’ (1st innings) 346-6, 98 overs (Jaker Ali 136 not out, Saif Hasan 111; Ghulam Mudassir 2-59, Mehran Mumtaz 2-69) vs Pakistan Shaheens.
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