Litton Das once again stood firm alongside Mushfiqur Rahim as Bangladesh strengthened their control against Pakistan by reaching 203-4 at Lunch on Day 3 of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.The hosts extended their overall lead to a commanding 249 runs after losing just one wicket during the opening session.

Litton Das, who struck a century in the first innings, remained unbeaten on 48 at the interval, while Mushfiqur Rahim was solid at the other end on 39 not out.Bangladesh resumed the day at 110-3 but suffered an early setback when captain Najmul Hossain Shanto fell to Khurram Shahzad after scoring 15 off 46 deliveries.

Pakistan looked to build pressure following the breakthrough, but the experienced pair of Litton and Mushfiqur steadied the innings with a composed partnership.The duo first guided Bangladesh past the 150-run mark with a measured 50-run stand before continuing to frustrate Pakistan’s bowlers through disciplined batting.

Their unbroken 68-run partnership carried Bangladesh safely to Lunch without any further damage and placed the hosts firmly in command of the contest heading into the remainder of Day 3.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)