Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test match at Rawalpindi, completing a historic 2-0 series whitewash. This victory marks Bangladesh’s first-ever Test series win against Pakistan, a result that has propelled them to fourth place in the World Test Championship standings.
The match saw Pakistan in a commanding position early on, reducing Bangladesh to a precarious 26/6 in the first innings. However, a remarkable 165-run partnership between Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the seventh wicket turned the tide.
Litton’s century and Mehidy’s 78 helped Bangladesh post a competitive 262, just 12 runs short of Pakistan’s total. Despite Khurram Shahzad’s impressive six-wicket haul, Pakistan’s batting faltered, leaving them with a slender lead of 21 runs at the end of Day 3.
On Day 4, Pakistan started strong, with Shan Masood and Saim Ayub showing promise. However, Taskin Ahmed’s early breakthrough triggered a collapse, and Pakistan struggled to rebuild. Hasan Mahmud, who claimed his maiden five-wicket haul, played a crucial role in dismantling Pakistan’s batting order, leaving them all out for 172. Bangladesh was set a target of 185 runs for victory.
Bangladesh’s chase was steady, with Zakir Hasan leading the charge before bad light and rain delayed their progress. On the final day, Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto guided the visitors close to victory. After their dismissals, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim ensured a smooth finish, securing a historic win for Bangladesh and leaving Pakistan to reflect on their missed opportunities.
