Karachi, Aug 21: Yasir Hameed scored an unbeaten century on debut as Pakistan cemented their authority in the first Test. But comeback veteran Inzamam-ul-Haq, off the scene since a deplorable World Cup showing, let the side down with a five-ball duck. After dismissing Bangladesh for 288 early on the second morning, Pakistan reached 180-3 at tea. The ninth Pakistani to make a ton on Test debut, 25-year-old Yasir was 112 not out, a knock including 19 fours. Pakistan got off to the worst possible start when Bangladeshi seamer Mashrafe bin Murtaza had rookie opener Mohammad Hafeez (two) caught by Javed Omar at point with the total on five.
Taufeeq Umur and Yasir combined to add 97 for the second wicket.
But Taufeeq, who also scored a century against Bangladesh in his maiden Test two years ago, was on his way when offering Javed a second catch, off Mohammad Rafique's bowling.

Bangladesh were in raptures when, just six balls later, Inzamam was caught by Rajin Saleh off Tapash Baisya for a duck.

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But Yasir and Yousuf Youhana (26 not out) steadied the ship to put on 77 unbroken runs for the fourth wicket.

Earlier, Bangladesh added 10 runs to their overnight score before Shabbir Ahmad removed Rafique (14) to finish off the tail and claim a haul of 3-61.

Bureau Report