Litton’s rescue masterclass reshapes Bangladesh innings

Litton Das delivered one of the finest innings of his Test career, producing a remarkable hundred that lifted Bangladesh from crisis to competitiveness. Walking in at 106 for 4 and soon watching the score slip to 116 for 6, he assumed full responsibility for steering the innings. His partnerships with Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam were decisive, yet Litton contributed 124 of the 162 runs added with the lower order, expertly managing the strike and refusing singles to protect the tail.

His century unfolded in contrasting gears, with a patient first fifty off 93 balls followed by a rapid second fifty off 35. He countered Pakistan’s short‑ball tactics with authority, repeatedly pulling with precision despite being struck on the hand. Finishing with 126 off 159 deliveries, Litton struck 16 fours and two sixes in an innings defined by composure, calculation and resilience. It was his sixth Test hundred and another signature rescue act.