RAWALPINDI – The final day of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh is here and the visitors are on the cusp of victory, needing just 143 runs to clinch the two-match series.
The penultimate day saw Shanto-led Bangladesh add 42 runs in seven overs, with Zakir Hasan (31 from 23 balls) and Shadman Islam (9 from 19 balls) at the crease.
Bangladesh remained dominant due to their strong performance in first innings, with total of 262 runs in 78.4 overs. Key contributions came from Liton Das, who scored 138 off 228 balls, and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who added 78 from 124 balls.
Pakistan’s bowlers, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, and Salman Ali Agha made significant impacts with Shahzad claiming six wickets, while Hamza and Agha took two each.
If we look back, the first day of the game was disrupted by heavy rain. Pakistan’s batting on the second day yielded 274 runs in 85.1 overs, with decent performances from Shan Masood (57), Saim Ayub (58), and Salman Ali Agha (54).
Bangladesh’s bowlers, including Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nahid Rana, and Shakib Al Hasan, were effective in dismissing Pakistan’s first innings.
Pakistan, starting their second innings with a 12-run lead, managed to score 172 runs in 46.4 overs, with Agha leading the scoring with 47 off 71 balls. Rain ended play early on the fourth day, and more rain is forecast for the final day. If Bangladesh successfully chases down the target, they will secure a 2-0 series win for the first time.
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