Umar puts Pakistan in strong position vs Bangladesh

Taufeeq Umar rode his luck to crack 130 as Pakistan boosted their chances of reaching a first-innings lead on the third day of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday.


Taufeeq Umar

The left-handed opener hit 16 fours in his seventh Test century, and second against Bangladesh, as Pakistan reached 292-3 in their first innings at stumps in reply to the hosts' 338.

At stumps, Pakistan were just 46 runs behind with seven wickets in hand.