Bangladesh Secures Historic Series Sweep Over Pakistan

Bangladesh achieved a remarkable 2-0 series sweep against Pakistan by winning the second Test match in Rawalpindi. They chased down a target of 185 runs, with standout performances from Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mominul Haq. This victory comes after their first-ever Test win against Pakistan in the series opener.

Series Summary

On Tuesday, Bangladesh won the second Test by six wickets, successfully reaching their target of 143 runs on the final day. They lost only four wickets in the process. Shakib Al Hasan hit the winning boundary, and Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten.

This series win is only the second time Bangladesh has won a bilateral series of two or more Tests away from home. Their previous away win was against the West Indies in 2009.

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Series Highlights

• First Test: Bangladesh won by 10 wickets.
• Second Test: Bangladesh won by six wickets, despite the first day being washed out in Rawalpindi.

Bangladesh’s second innings ended with a score of 185-4. Key contributions came from Zakir Hasan (40), captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (38), and Mominul Haque (34). Their solid performance thwarted any chance of a comeback by Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Test Record

Pakistan’s home Test record has now extended to 10 matches without a win, with their last victory at home occurring against South Africa in December 2021. Shan Masood, who became Test captain last year, has now faced two consecutive clean sweeps, having also lost 3-0 to Australia.

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