January 11, 2002	Friday	Shawwal 26, 1422

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DHAKA, Jan 10: Bangladesh were left facing another mauling in the first Test against Pakistan after an unbeaten century by Abdur Razzaq helped the touring side to 436 for six after the second day Thursday.

Razzaq’s sixth-wicket partnership with Rashid Latif (94) contributed 175 runs as Pakistan built up a 276-run first-innings lead.

Before the match, Test newcomers Bangladesh had played nine Tests and lost eight — five by an innings and the other three by eight wickets or more.

All-rounder Razzaq’s 114 not out, his third Test century, included 14 fours and three sixes and spanned just over five hours.

Wicket-keeper Rashid, meanwhile, fell six runs short of three figures when he flicked a slow delivery from medium pacer Mohammad Sharif to Al-Shariar at mid-off on 94.

Pakistan had resumed on 126 for three in reply to Bangladesh’s first-innings 160 and lost nightwatchman Saqlain Mushtaq during the morning session, lbw to left-arm spinner Enamul Hoque.

Razzaq and Rashid came when Yousuf Youhana was the fifth batsman to fall, run out for 72 immediately after lunch. He was beaten by a quick throw from Mehrab Hossain from mid-off after a mix-up between the batsmen.

The pair, both promoted above last specialist batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq who was suffering from a sore throat, then went on the attack.

The pair accelerated the score from 221 for five to 396 before Latif’s departure. Inzamam ended the day on 22 not out while Haque was Bangladesh’s most successful bowler with three for 134 off 39 overs.

The teams meet in the second and final Test next week.

Pakistan and Bangladesh, who became a Test nation in June 2000, have only met once before at this level, in August last year, when hosts Pakistan won by an innings and 264 runs — the sixth biggest innings victory of all time.