Bangladesh is on the cusp of a historic 2-0 series whitewash over Pakistan after dominating the second Test in Rawalpindi. Resuming at nine for two, Pakistan was bowled out for 172 in their second innings, setting Bangladesh a target of 185 for victory.
Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana were the stars for Bangladesh with the ball, taking five and four wickets respectively. Mahmud dismissed overnight batter Saim Ayub for 20 before Rana dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup with three wickets in three overs. Shan Masood and Babar Azam fell cheaply, while Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 43, was dropped on his first ball.
After lunch, Mahmud struck twice in quick succession to remove Rizwan and Mohammad Ali. He also claimed the wicket of Abrar Ahmed, while Salman Agha remained unbeaten on 47. Mahmud secured his maiden five-wicket haul by dismissing Mir Hamza.
In the first Test, Bangladesh claimed their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan, winning by 10 wickets. A victory in the second Test would mark a historic achievement for the Tigers, who have never won a Test series against Pakistan.
Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam reached 42 without loss in seven overs before bad light and rain halted play. Hasan was unbeaten on 31, including two sixes, accompanied by Islam on nine. Bangladesh now need 143 more runs to win on the final day.
