Fact Check: Were Indian Players Shown On Pakistan Scorecard During BAN vs PAK Series?

Bangladesh are hosting Pakistan in a two-match Test series. The 1st Test between the two teams is underway at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. The match kickstarted on Friday, May 10, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to field first. They were made to work hard as Bangladesh batters had a great time with the bat, posting over 400 runs in the first innings.

While Day 1 of the BAN vs PAK Test Series 2026 was all about Bangladesh batters, the second day of the game was marred by a huge error by the production team. The viewers noticed the Indian players on Pakistan scorecard during the match, which quickly grabbed the eyeballs.

Fact Check: Were Indian Players Shown On Pakistan Scorecard

In a major error and humiliation for Pakistan, the names of Indian players were shown on the scorecard instead of those of the Pakistan players. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, and Arshdeep Singh were seen on the scoreboard, according to the fact check conducted by Sportsdunia.

The pictures of the Pakistan scorecard controversy went viral on the internet with many taking a jibe at the production team. However, it was soon rectified with the original scorecard of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test being displayed.

Pakistan Start Positively With the Bat

Apart from the Pakistan batting scorecard controversy, the match is going well with both teams looking to take a lead. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a terrific hundred while Mominul Haque struck 91. A vital contribution from the lower middle-order powered Bangladesh to the total of 410 runs. For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas, one of the best Pakistani bowlers, picked up a five-wicket haul.

After a long day on the field, Pakistan started their first innings well with the bat. Both the openers, Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq, looked good with the bat and stitched over a 100-run partnership for the opening wicket, ensuring that their team stays very much in the game. However, Imam-ul-Haq fell just short of his fifty and was dismissed.

They would want to go big and help Pakistan take the first innings lead. Notably, Pakistan lack experience in the middle order as Babar Azam was ruled out of the match following a record-breaking season in the Pakistan Super League. In his place, the Shan Masood-led side gave a debut to Abdullah Fazal, who would be keen to make most of the opportunity.