MUHAMMAD ALI RA: "In a crowd of comments not getting published there was a one of a mine too that Pak eying on 300 and 50s of these 2 and it happened. So unlucky me and dont know this gets on board or not. But Love for Cricinfo remains forever. " --- Yes, decent symmetry to the innings. Still got 49 overs left for the day, so there's ample time to put pressure right back on Bangladesh. The ideal scenario would be to bowl them out cheaply and then have another quick dash later this evening, if possible.

Faheem: "Remembering the time when captains use to declare for team cause when a batter used to be in 190's"

Abid Hassan: "Fawad's last 8 runs costed Pakistan 4 overs and a drinks break."

2.20 pm Fifty for Fawad, 300 for Pakistan, and declaration from Babar Azam. This is going to be spicy. There's definitely some life on this pitch, as evidenced from the bursts from both Khaled Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain. Also some variable bounce at play. Could be a tricky phase of play for Bangladesh, who had their problems against the new ball in both digs at Chattogram.

One for Fawad to get to 50, and for Pakistan to get to 300

Hamid: "Losing about 10-12 minutes 2-3 overs due to drinks break for 50 is beyond me"

Thanks Danyal. Promises to be an eventful hour leading into tea. Babar Azam could well be waiting for the mere formality of Fawad Alam bringing up fifty, or perishing in that attempt. We could then have a decent burst from the seamers. The tea break will also keep them fresh for more bowling in the final session today.