Pak vs Bang 2nd Test: Bangladesh Seal Historic Series Win

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The Bangladesh Cricket Team registered a historic whitewash over Pakistan played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 3rd September 2024.  

Chasing 185 runs to win, Zakir Hasan provided a flying start along with Shadman Islam. The fourth day’s play saw the third session could not take place due to rain. Mir Hamza struck for Pakistan dismissing Zakir Hasan ended 58 runs opening partnership. Khurram Shahzad got rid of Islam caught by Shan Masood. Captain Najmul Hasan Shanto and Mominal looked solid taking singles and hitting boundaries with ease.

Pakistan’s fielding and catching did not yield any results. Bangladesh went into the lunch break at 122 for 2. Shanto was dismissed by a lovely low catch by Abdullah Shafique at short leg. Shanto and Mominal added 57 runs for the 3rd wicket.

Mushfiqur Rahim also looked impressive, taking singles and hitting occasional boundaries. Haque could not clear the field caught by Saim Ayub. The veteran duo of Shakib AL Hasan and Rahim took a lot of time to complete the match. Shakib AL Hasan hit the winning shot with a boundary helping Bangladesh seal a 6-wicket win. Both veteran batters put on unbeaten 32 runs for the 5th wicket.

Bangladesh put on an excellent display in the 2nd test match of the series. The first day was washed out due to rain. Najmul Hasan Shanto won the toss and decided to field first. Taskin Ahmed came as a replacement for Shoriful Islam. It was an impressive bowling performance by Bangladesh bowlers as they bundled out Pakistan for 274.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 for 61 while Taskin Ahmed took 3 wickets, Nahid Rana & Shakib AL Hasan grabbed 1 wicket each. Shan Masood and Saim Ayub scored half-centuries that laid a strong foundation for Pakistan to build a competitive total. Salman Ali Agha scored fifty that helped the hosts post 274.

The pace bowling unit comprising of Mir Hamza &Khurram Shahzad wreaked havoc reducing Bangladesh to 26 for 6. Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz stitched a superb 165 runs partnership for the 7th wicket. Das looked in sublime form putting on a valuable 69 run that helped Bangladesh reduce the lead to just 12 runs.

Hasan Mahmud struck twice before stumps dismissing Shafique and Khurram Shahzad to leave Pakistan in trouble at 9 for 2. Nahid Rana was brilliant with his bowling grabbing wickets of Shan Masood, Babar Azam & Saud Shakeel to leave Pakistan in massive trouble. Despite Rizwan and Agha’s contribution, Bangladesh bundled out Pakistan for 172.

Bangladesh 262 in 78.4 overs (Liton Das 138, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 78, Khurram Shahzad 6/90) beat Pakistan 274 in 85.1 overs ( Saim Ayub 58, Shan Masood 57, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 5/61, Taskin Ahmed 3/57) and 172 in 46.4 overs ( Salman Ali Agha 47*, Mohammad Rizwan 43, Hasan Mahmud 5/43, Nahid Rana 4/44) by 6 wickets.

For his match-winning knock of 138, Litton Das was named the player of the match award. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named the player of the series award for his 155 runs and 10 wickets.



 






Bangladesh seals a historic Test series whitewash over Pakistan 

 

 

 

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