Younis khan & Azhar in Dakha test 7th may 2015

Pakistan in driver's seat

What a forgettable day it has been for Bangladesh! They have used nine bowlers today but have only managed to pick up three wickets. They enjoyed a decent start, dismissing Hafeez in the fourth over of the day. Azhar and Sami Aslam put up a 49-run stand, but Taijul ensured he got Aslam soon after. With Younis Khan's arrival at the crease, things for Pakistan changed dramatically. He shared a 250-run partnership with Azhar Ali, as both batsmen brought up their respective centuries. Unfortunately for Bangladesh, they got both the batsmen out off no-balls, a mistake that cost them dearly.

Ideally, Pakistan would have wanted them to continue but Mohammad Shahid was successful in dismissing Younis with only five overs left in the day. For the moment, Pakistan are in firm control of the proceedings. The hosts will have to take some early wickets tomorrow to prevent the visitors from posting a huge total on the board.

Milestone : Azhar Ali follows Younis

It was not long before Azhar Ali got to a well-made Test century as well, his eighth in this format in 212 balls. He might have taken more time in getting to the milestone, but his knock has been a responsible one. The partnership has crossed 200 and Pakistan have dominated Bangladesh comfortably.

Milestone : Younis scores a ton

What a splendid batsman Younis Khan is! He proved that once again today after scoring a fabulous hundred, his 29th in Tests and third against Bangladesh. He got to the milestone in just 142 balls. The knock has included 9 hours and a six so far. Pakistan have comfortably crossed 200 as well. On the other hand, Azhar Ali is nearing a hundred of his own.