30 Apr 2015

Pakistan take lead in 1st Test

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Mohammad Hafeez (AP)

Khulna - Mohammad Hafeez was 10 runs away from a maiden double-century as Pakistan easily surpassed Bangladesh's first innings total of 332 on the third day of the first Test in Khulna on Thursday.

Hafeez was unbeaten on 190 as Pakistan moved to 333 for two by lunch at the Sheikh Abu Naser stadium and set to build a huge lead with eight wickets in hand.

Hafeez has so far hit 19 boundaries and three sixes as he closed in on his career-best score of 197, made in Pakistan's previous Test against New Zealand in Sharjah last November.

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