Twitter Reactions: Naseem Shah's hat-trick puts Bangladesh on the back foot with threat of innings defeat

Pakistan has taken a big lead against Bangladesh in the ongoing Test at Rawalpindi. On Day 3, the hosts were dismissed for a total of 445. It looked like Bangladesh might give a tough fight to Men in Green but that was not the case as they struggled against the fast bowling unit of Pakistan. Meanwhile, Naseem Shah had a great day with the ball as he scalped a hat-trick followed by his first four-wicket haul in Tests.

Men in Green didn’t get off to a great start on Day 3 as they lost their centurion Babar Azam on the first delivery for the day bowled by Abu Jayed. The in-form batsman ended up giving a catch to the first slip fielder. Just after adding 10 runs to the scoreboard, Asad Shafiq was also dismissed by Ebadot Hossain. ‘The Tigers’ started taking a grip over the match before Harris Sohail smacked them all across the park after a slow start.

The left-hander played a responsible knock of 75 runs that helped Pakistan in posting a mammoth total of 445 runs before getting dismissed in the 1st innings. It helped the hosts in taking a lead of 212 runs against the visitors. Rubel Hossain and Abu Jayed turned out to be the best bowlers for their side, who scalped three wickets each.

Naseem Shah skittles Bangladesh

Bangladesh in the second innings again to failed to get a good start as their openers again failed to click good knocks with the bat. Saif Hassan was the first to get dismissed after mustering only 16 runs for his side. The right-hander was castled by a brilliant inswing delivery by Naseem Shah. Soon, Tamim Iqbal was sent back to the pavilion after he was pinned down in front of the stumps by Yasir Shah.

Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to prolong his stay on the wicket to revive his side from the early setbacks. He was determined not to give away his wicket to the bowlers and scored 36 runs off 86 balls. However, his innings came to a halt by Naseem Shah, who grabbed his second in the innings.

The drama was yet to be unfolded as Naseem Shah went onto dismiss Taijul Islam and Mahmudullah on back to back deliveries of the same over. It also helped him in taking his first hat-trick in Tests for Pakistan. He also became the fifth player to take hattrick for Men in Green in the longest format.

By the end of Day 3, Bangladesh cricket team were left struggling for a score of 126 runs of five wickets. It will be interesting to watch if the Bangladesh batsmen will be able to rescue their team on Day 4.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Amazing stuff boy @iNaseemShah hat-rick in test cricket at this age is simply outstanding but honestly no surprise as i knew he is well capable off doing such things…more to come #PAKvsBAN

— Sohail Tanveer (@sohailmalik614) February 9, 2020

Our youngsters are shining mA!

Loved the aggression and pace shown by @inaseemshah. A treat to watch😍
Duas for you to also be the eldest in cricket to do hat-tricks iA #PAKvBAN #ibleedgreen pic.twitter.com/h0SNhoKHpB

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) February 9, 2020

Congratulations @iNaseemShah. You are born to shine son. Keep your feet on ground and eyes on sky. #RiseandRise #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/hHlIo2F8uy

— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushy_online) February 9, 2020

Massive congrats to Naseem Shah!!!… Super Sunday Test Match hatrick here in #Rawalpindi @TheRealPCB @BCBtigers #teenagesensation 👏🕺

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah … HAT-TRICK in Test cricket aged 16 !!!!!!!!! #PAKvBAN …

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 9, 2020

Top stuff @iNaseemShah .mashALLAH

— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah you beauty boy.
What an achievement.
Keep going brother. #proud #PAKvsBAN

— Mir Hamza (@mirhamza_k) February 9, 2020

It’s a brilliant Hat-rick for the young fast bowler @iNaseemShah some amazing stuff from this new talent Congratulations!!! #PAKvsBAN

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) February 9, 2020

Oh boy Naseem you beauty! Many congratulations on your hat-trick brother. Bowlers dream to play this format, and you have achieved a massive feat in this very format at such young age. Ma Sha ALLAH! pic.twitter.com/KG03RGRjb2

— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) February 9, 2020

At 16y 359d he is the youngest player to do so surpassing Alok Kapali who was 19y 240d when he took a hat-trick for Bangladesh v Pakistan at Peshawar on 29 August 2003

— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah – a Test hat-trick at the age of 16. The boy is special #Cricket #PAKvBAN

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah turning things around for Pak,on a Hat-trick

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) February 9, 2020

While the Bangladesh juniors are having an excellent day so far, the seniors aren't quite up to it. Young Naseem Shah has again highlighted the fast bowling crop they seem to harvest.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 9, 2020

Hattrick from Stands
Remeber the name
Naseem Shah!! pic.twitter.com/mrqZlKrgrK

— arslan butt (@arsi_arsal) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah, The Teenage Hattrick Hero #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/Sk7uq5HyUx

— Zohaib Hussain (@zeehu) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah becomes the youngest bowler to take a Test hat-trick (16 years & 359 days)

5th Test hat-trick for Pakistan and first since 2002:

Wasim Akram v SL in 1999 (twice)
Abdul Razzaq v SL in 2000
Mohammad Sami v SL in 2002
Naseem Shah v BAN in 2020#PAKvBAN

— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab) February 9, 2020

Well done Naseem Shah. Brilliant bowling! What a great hat trick.
Full fast and furious and swinging; difficult to play!!#PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/pCnVUolwgq

— Malik Bilal 🇵🇰 (@bilalmk18) February 9, 2020

The last time a Pakistani took a hatrick in Tests, Naseem Shah was not even born. Back in 2002! #PAKvBAN

— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) February 9, 2020

Naseem Shah 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/YEJ5oeOuqW

— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) February 9, 2020