Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to guide Bangladesh to a 78-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test, sealing a famous 2-0 series win on Wednesday.
Pakistan, who began the fifth day 316-7 while chasing a record 437, were dismissed for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after Mohammad Rizwan produced a valiant 94.
It was Bangladesh’s first Test series win at home against Pakistan and a second consecutive 2-0 sweep following their triumph in Pakistan in 2024.
The victory was another major milestone for Bangladesh, who recorded four successive Test series wins for the first time in their history.
“It’s difficult to explain the emotions of that final hour because Pakistan were batting really well and we were under pressure,” captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said. “But compared to previous matches, we controlled our emotions better and avoided panic. Every player and member of the support staff contributed, and as captain I feel very proud of the team’s work ethic.”,
“Taijul Islam claimed six wickets as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test, clinching a memorable 2-0 series victory on Wednesday.
Chasing a record 437, Pakistan resumed the fifth day at 316-7 but were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet, despite Mohammad Rizwan’s brave 94.
The result was Bangladesh’s first home Test series win over Pakistan and marked a second successive 2-0 sweep after their 2024 win in Pakistan.
It also represented a historic run for Bangladesh, who have now won four Test series in a row for the first time.
“The final hour was hard to put into words — Pakistan were batting very well and we felt the pressure,” Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said. “But we managed our emotions better than before and avoided panic. Every player and member of the support staff played a part, and as captain I’m very proud of the team’s work ethic.”