Step back into the archives of Test cricket as we relive one of Pakistan's most dominating performances — the sixth-wicket stand between Abdul Razzaq and Rashid Latif against Bangladesh at Dhaka in 2002.
At a precarious 221 for 5, following the dismissal of Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistan needed a revival. Rashid Latif walked in to join Abdul Razzaq, and together they built a magnificent 175-run partnership that turned the match on its head.
🎯 Abdul Razzaq was at his fluent best, scoring a majestic 134 runs off 235 balls, spending 341 minutes at the crease. His innings was adorned with 17 crisp boundaries and 2 powerful sixes, showcasing a perfect blend of patience and aggression.
🧱 Rashid Latif, known for his resilience, provided solid support with a well-crafted 94 off 162 deliveries, spending 199 minutes at the wicket. His innings featured 10 well-timed fours and 2 sixes, helping Pakistan post a commanding first-innings total of 490 for 9 declared.
In the second innings, Danish Kaneria stole the spotlight with the ball, claiming 7 wickets for 77 runs, dismantling the Bangladeshi batting line-up. Pakistan went on to win the match by an innings and 178 runs.
🏏 This was Test match number 1584, officiated by John Hampshire and Akhtaruddin, with Brian Hastings serving as the match referee.
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00:01In a commanding display of resilience and stroke play, Abdul Razak crafted a brilliant
00:06134 runs, supported by Rashid Latif Gritty 94 run, as the duo staged together a crucial
00:13175 run stand against Bangladesh at Dhaka in 2002.
00:19Their partnership proved to be the cornerstones of Pakistan, imposing first-inning total of
00:24490-9 declared. The effort laid the foundation for a crushing 170 run victory over the host.
00:32Abdul Razak's all-round brilliance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match awards.
00:36Let's see visit this tailored partnership and relive the golden moments of vintage Pakistan
00:42cricket.
00:543-3 and that is 4 runs.
01:01Leans back, makes room for himself and hits that away through the covers. What a wonderful
01:04shot to bring him 4 runs.
01:06On to his back foot, leg spinners mature with the time.
01:13It's another lovely shot, this time from Abdul Razak.
01:17Through the covers, 793 runs in test cricket.
01:24And that's another 4. This one's all along the ground.
01:32And Mansoor would be a good change there. That's a nice stroke by Rashid Latif. A beautiful
01:36stroke on the onsite. Straight back past the bowler.
01:40That's driven away. Through the covers. Delightful looking shot. It'll be a race for the fielders
01:47but they're not going to overhaul the ball.
01:50Silly mid-off. Point, cover, mid-off. That's the offset field. Full toss.
01:56But what does the bowler do? He loves him a full toss. Thank you very much, he says, and dispatches
02:01it to the boundary. That's a 6. Full toss. Juicy full toss. Dispatched over a long and un-deep
02:10mid-vigate by Razak, who is about 10 minutes back. We'll come back to that next ball again.
02:18Outside the opstum. On the back foot. Bassman Rashid Latif made room. Square cut. There's no
02:23fielder. No backup. Signaled the boundary. He got a signal by Okie-Tokie.
02:30Come on. That swung away. Another four runs. Another six. A bear. Do beg your pardon.
02:38That's been hit away with disdain for six. And that is the 50 of Abdul Razak. A wonderful
02:46way to get to his 50. Raises his bat and accepts the applause of this sparse crowd here at the
02:52National Stadium. That's thumped away. Overlong on. And another four runs. So Rashid Latif
03:03really going after the bowling. And he reaches his 50 with that shot. Congratulations from his
03:10partner. His partner. 67 balls. And this is how he got to his 50. Right over the bowler's
03:16head. That we can notice now is the attitude of the Pakistani Bassman. Here we see again
03:20another lofted shot. And that could be six and it is. Quickly catching up his partner Razak
03:26who is on 59. That swept away. And that's going to go for another four runs. There was a fielder
03:33at short fine leg. Another at long leg. But he saw that there was that gap. And that's
03:39lofted over the top. It's going, going, gone for six.
03:46We can see in the replay. Everything perfect. There it is full face of the bat.
04:01That's not really the shot he wanted to play. He's going to get four runs. Little streaky
04:06shot. Now we'll look here again. A delicate late cut there from Rashid Latif. A brilliant
04:14stroke. He just waited for the ball. Because the ball has to be changed after 110 was
04:19dismantled. This is hit hard. High. Over the side screens. And it's a six. Well, that is it. That is the wickets they've been looking for. And that is the result.
04:35That is the result of the new ball. 396 now Pakistan. And they go through for a quick single. And that is his 100.
04:45Lo and behold. He gets to his 100. Applause from the teammates. Off comes the helmet. And applause from the crowd here. Acknowledgement from Abdul Razak. This is his third 100 in test cricket. His second against Bangladesh. And a shake of the hand and a little embrace from the vice captain. Well played Abdul Razak. Not out 100. He has faced 199 deliveries. Three sixers. 12 fours.
05:13For quite some time has been. As we see that's swatted away through the covers. Wonderful shot for another boundary. And there's another shot down towards the long on boundary. And that's four runs. And going across the ground. Ideal conditions for a game of cricket.
05:43First four of the first four. And this one's driven away. Masterly shot through the covers.
05:50As we see the next delivery which is lofted over the top. That's going to go for a six. Way over the side screen for the first six of the third day. What a delightful shot. Down the wicket. Thump. Off it went.
06:05Pakistan. That's out. He tried to hoist that. Over the mid wicket region. And it's been taken by Aminul Islam.
06:18And a brilliant 100 from Abdul Razak. And 94 from Rashid Latif. These two put on 175 for the sixth wicket.
06:25With the scoreboard reading 221 for five. And Pakistan in a spot of bothering. Following the dismissal of Muhammad Yusuf. Rashid Latif's throat to the crease to join Abdul Razak.
06:38What followed was a remarkable six-wicket partnership that shifted the momentum firmly in Pakistan's favour. Abdul Razak played a magnificent knock.
06:47Compiling 134 runs. During a stay of 235 balls. And 341 minutes at the crease. Laced with 17 elegant boundaries. And two towering sixes.
06:59However, Rashid Latif. Ever the dependable campaigner. Lends solid sport. With a composed 94 runs of 162 deliveries.
07:08Occupying the crease for 199 minutes. And striking 10 fours. And two sixes of his own.
07:14In the second-inning select spinner. Danish Canary spun a web around the Bangladesh batters. Claiming impressive figure of 7 for 77.
07:23However, it was the crucial partnership between Abdul Razak and Rashid Latif. That proved to be the turning point of the contest.
07:31This was Test Match No. 1584. Officiated by umpires John Hemshire and Akhtruddin. With Brian Hesting serving as the match referee.
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