Huraira shines with unbeaten century on day one against Bangladesh A

The Pakistan Shaheens kicked off their four-day match against Bangladesh A with a dominating performance, thanks to Mohammad Huraira's unbeaten century. 

The match in Darwin saw the Pakistan Shaheens build a solid foundation on Day 1 after being asked to bat first on Friday, July 19.

Opening batters Sahibzada Farhan and Mohammad Huraira forged an impressive 134-run partnership, giving Pakistan a solid start. Skipper Sahibzada Farhan contributed 66 runs from 83 deliveries, hitting 10 boundaries before being dismissed by Ripon Mondol. 

Umar Amin further strengthened the innings with a brilliant knock of 54 runs off 77 deliveries, which included eight boundaries.

Ripon Mondol was the standout bowler for Bangladesh A, taking wickets of both dominating batters. 

By the end of Day 1, Pakistan Shaheens were at a commanding 375 for 2. Mohammad Huraira led from the front with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 161 runs from 203 deliveries, which included 18 fours and one six. 

Kamran Ghulam also reached fifty, ending the day with 74 runs off 114 balls, including 11 boundaries.

The four-day match marks the first meeting between the development sides of Pakistan and Bangladesh since 2008. Sixteen years ago, the Pakistan Academy team toured Bangladesh and won both matches by eight wickets against the Bangladesh Academy side.

After the opening match, the series will continue with the second match starting on Friday, July 26, followed by two One-Day matches on August 4 and 6, and the nine-team Top End T20 series from August 9-18.

Pakistan Shaheens squad: Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mubasir Khan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tayyab Tahir and Umar Amin.

Bangladesh ‘A’ squad: Mahmudul Hasan Joy (captain), Aich Mollah, Amite Hasan, Ariful Islam, Hasan Murad, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Maruf Mridha, Md Mukidul Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rakibul Hasan, Rezaur Rehman Raja, Ripon Mondal, Sahadat Hossain Dipu, Shadaman Islam, Sk Pervez Rahman Jobon