BAN vs PAK: Bangladesh complete historic 2-0 Test whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win
Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, winning the second Test by 78 runs. Litton Das's century and strong bowling performances from Taijul Islam, who took nine wickets in the match, were pivotal to the hosts' historic victory.
Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their Test cricket journey after defeating Pakistan national cricket team by 78 runs in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to seal a dominant 2-0 series whitewash. The victory marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive Test series sweep over Pakistan, underlining the hosts’ growing strength in the longest format. After their breakthrough triumph in the opening Test, Bangladesh once again outclassed Pakistan across all departments to complete a historic clean sweep.
Litton Das rescues Bangladesh after early collapse Pakistan made the perfect start after opting to bowl first on a lively Sylhet surface. Mohammad Abbas struck in the opening over, triggering a dramatic collapse as Bangladesh slipped to 116/6 against a disciplined pace attack. Just when the hosts appeared headed for a modest total, Litton Das produced a magnificent counter-attacking century to revive the innings.
His fearless knock dragged Bangladesh to a competitive 278 in the first innings. Khurram Shahzad starred with the ball for Pakistan, claiming four wickets with strong support from Abbas, Hasan Ali and Sajid Khan. Bangladesh bowlers dismantle Pakistan batting Pakistan’s reply quickly fell apart under relentless pressure from Bangladesh’s pace and spin attack.
Taskin Ahmed removed both openers early to leave the visitors struggling at 23/2. Although Babar Azam fought back with a classy 68 on his return, Pakistan’s middle order collapsed once again after his dismissal by Nahid Rana. Bangladesh’s spin attack tightened its grip as wickets fell in clusters, restricting Pakistan to just over 230 despite a late cameo from Sajid Khan.