Mohammad Hafeez scored 224 as Pakistan, replying to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 332, moved to 537 for five by stumps on the third day of the first Test in Khulna on Thursday.
Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed were both unbeaten on 51 as Pakistan established a commanding 205-run lead with five wickets in hand at the Sheikh Abu Naser stadium.
Azhar Ali (83) and skipper Misbah-ul Haq (59) were the other major contributors in Pakistan’s innings.