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Bangladesh complete historic whitewash of Pakistan with 78-run win

May 20, 2026 by Newsdesk

SYLHET: Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan after securing a 78-run victory in the second and final test in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Pakistan resumed the fifth and final day needing 121 more runs to chase a target of 437, with three wickets in hand.

The visitors were bowled out for 359, handing Bangladesh victory by 78 runs and sealing its first-ever clean sweep over Pakistan in a two-match test series.

Bangladesh had already taken a 1-0 lead by winning the opening test in Dhaka by 104 runs.

The series result marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh cricket, which produced back-to-back victories against Pakistan in the home series.

Talking to the media, Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his team failed to perform well in both batting and bowling after Bangladesh completed a 2-0 test series sweep.

“We tried our best to win the match, but we did not play well during the first three days,” Masood said after Pakistan’s 78-run defeat in the second and final test in Sylhet.

He said Pakistan worked hard over the last two days but could not capitalize on its efforts, adding that the team was unable to dismiss Bangladesh’s last four batters quickly enough.

“In test cricket, there is no room for mistakes,” Masood said. “We did not perform well in batting and bowling.”

Masood said test cricket requires teams to maintain a high standard over all five days of a match.

After historical won, Bangladesh moved up to fifth place in the ICC World Test Championship standings after completing a 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan.

The series victory lifted Bangladesh above both England and India in the latest standings.

Pakistan remained in eighth place with four points following back-to-back defeats in the two-match series.

Pakistan’s next assignment in the World Test Championship will be a three-test series against England in England.

The series will provide Pakistan with an opportunity to recover ground in the standings after a disappointing tour of Bangladesh.

Pakistan reach 316-7 in record chase of 437 against Bangladesh

May 19, 2026 by Newsdesk

SYLHET: Pakistan were 316 for seven in pursuit of a daunting 437-run target against Bangladesh national cricket team at the close of the fourth day of the second Test on Tuesday, leaving the match finely poised heading into the final day.

Chasing a record target, Pakistan suffered early setbacks when Abdullah Fazal was dismissed for six with the score on 27, followed by Azaan Owais for 21 at 41.

Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam then added 133 runs for the third wicket before Babar was dismissed for 47.

Pakistan lost further wickets in quick succession as Saud Shakeel made six, Shan Masood scored 71, and Salman Agha also fell for 71. Hasan Ali was dismissed without scoring.

At stumps, Mohammad Rizwan was unbeaten on 75, with Sajid Khan on eight, as Pakistan still require 121 runs to win.

Bangladesh had earlier set up the massive target after being bowled out for 390 in their second innings, taking a combined lead of 436 runs after Pakistan were dismissed for 232 in the first innings.

The tourists had struggled throughout the match. Bangladesh took a 44-run first-innings lead before extending their advantage with a strong batting display led by Litton Das’ century earlier in the match.

Pakistan’s bowling effort had earlier seen Khurram Shahzad take key wickets, while Mohammad Abbas and Hasan Ali also contributed.

The final Test day will decide whether Pakistan can complete a historic chase or Bangladesh will secure a series win.

Bangladesh all out for 278 as Pakistan reach 21-0 in second Test

May 16, 2026 by Newsdesk

SYLHET, Bangladesh: Bangladesh national cricket team were bowled out for 278 in their first innings against Pakistan national cricket team in the second Test on Friday, while Pakistan reached 21 without loss at stumps on day one.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and opted to field first at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, putting the hosts in to bat.

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy fell early on just the second ball of the innings to Mohammad Abbas, giving Pakistan an early breakthrough.

Litton Das top-scored with a brilliant 126, while Tanzid Hasan made 26, Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 29, Mominul Haque added 22 and Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 23.

For Pakistan, Khurram Shahzad claimed four wickets, Abbas took three, while Hasan Ali and Sajid Khan chipped in with two and one wicket respectively.

In reply, Pakistan finished the opening day on 21 without loss, with openers Azan Awais (13) and Abdullah Fazal (8) unbeaten at the crease.

Pakistan made three changes to their lineup, bringing in Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad and Sajid Khan in place of Imam-ul-Haq, Shaheen Afridi and Noman Ali.

Bangladesh lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 104 runs.

Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana wins ICC player of the month award

May 14, 2026 by Newsdesk

DUBAI: Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana, who impressed with a standout performance against Pakistan in the first Test match, has been named the ICC Player of the Month for April.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the monthly award, recognizing Rana’s exceptional bowling displays in recent international fixtures.

According to details, the young pacer delivered a brilliant performance in the ODI series against New Zealand in April, taking eight wickets in three matches and playing a key role in his team’s success.

Rana had earlier also showcased his talent during the ODI series against Pakistan in March, where he once again claimed eight wickets, establishing himself as a rising force in international cricket.

This marks the first time Nahid Rana has won the ICC Player of the Month award. He has also become only the second male cricketer from Bangladesh to achieve this honor after Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

It is worth noting that Rana produced a match-winning spell in the second innings of the first Test against Pakistan, turning what appeared to be a drawn contest into a memorable victory for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh defeat Pakistan by 104 runs in first Test match

May 12, 2026 by Newsdesk

MIRPUR: Pakistan suffered a 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test, as the visitors struggled while chasing a target of 268 runs.

In the final innings, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed and the team was bowled out for 163 runs. The first wicket fell at just 3 runs, putting early pressure on the batting side.

Pakistan national cricket team continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Arafat Owais scored 15 runs before getting out, while captain Shan Masood managed only 2 runs.

Debutant Abdullah Fazal played a fighting knock of 66 runs, and Salman Ali Agha contributed 26 runs. Saud Shakeel scored 15, Noman Ali 4, and Hasan Ali 1 run.

Earlier, Bangladesh national cricket team set a challenging target after declaring their second innings at 240 for 9 on the fifth day of the match in Mirpur.

Bangladesh’s innings was highlighted by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 87 and Mominul Haque’s 56.

For Pakistan, Hasan Ali and Noman Ali took three wickets each, Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed two, and Muhammad Abbas took one wicket. Notably, Noman Ali completed 100 Test wickets in his career during the match.

Batting first, Bangladesh scored 413 runs, while Pakistan replied with 386 in their first innings before collapsing in the final chase.

Salman Agha says Pakistan will push for victory, not a draw

May 11, 2026 by Newsdesk

Salman Ali Agha has made it clear that Pakistan will target a win rather than settle for a draw in the ongoing Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka.

Speaking to the media at the end of the fourth day’s play, the Pakistan all-rounder said the team’s immediate objective on the final day is to dismiss Bangladesh quickly and then chase down the target.

“Our first goal tomorrow is to bowl Bangladesh out as early as possible. We will then try to achieve the target and secure victory,” he said.

Salman noted that the final day of a Test match is often the most thrilling, with the outcome remaining uncertain until the closing stages.

He also said the ICC World Test Championship has changed the approach of teams, with countries now preparing pitches designed to produce results rather than draws.

Reflecting on Pakistan’s performance, Salman said the team played particularly well on the second day, excelling with both ball and bat. He described the third day as a mixed one after Pakistan had not been in control on the opening day.

He added that winning remains the priority whenever Pakistan play Test cricket, though chasing a target of around 300 in 30 to 40 overs on the final day would be a significant challenge.

Salman praised Pakistan’s fast bowlers for their strong performance and reiterated that the team’s main focus is to dismiss Bangladesh as quickly as possible.

He further observed that, unlike a decade or more ago when flat pitches often led to drawn Tests, the World Test Championship has encouraged teams to prepare more result-oriented surfaces.

Earlier, Bangladesh national cricket team strengthened their hold on the first Test against Pakistan national cricket team by extending their lead to 179 runs at the close of the fourth day in Dhaka.

The opening Test of the two-match series was heavily affected by rain, with only 37 overs possible on Day 4.

Bangladesh resumed their second innings at 7 without loss, holding a 34-run lead, and lost two early wickets. Mahmudul Hasan Joy was dismissed for 5 by Mohammad Abbas, while Shadman Islam made 10 before falling to Hasan Ali.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque then steadied the innings with a crucial 105-run partnership for the third wicket.

Mominul was eventually dismissed for 56 after the total reached 128, but Pakistan were unable to claim another wicket before stumps.

At the end of the day, Bangladesh were 152 for 3, with Shanto unbeaten on 58 and Mushfiqur Rahim not out on 16.

Earlier, Bangladesh had scored 413 in their first innings, led by Shanto’s 101. Pakistan responded with 386, with Azan Awais making 103 and Abdullah Shafique contributing 60.

Pakistan reach 179-1 at stumps, trail Bangladesh by 234 runs

May 9, 2026 by Newsdesk

DHAKA Pakistan national cricket team ended the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh national cricket team on 179 for 1, needing another 234 runs to erase the hosts’ first-innings lead.

Pakistan made a cautious start to their innings after bowling Bangladesh out for 413.

Azaan Awais remained unbeaten on 85, while Abdullah Fazal was not out on 37 at the close of play. The only wicket to fall was that of Imam-ul-Haq, who scored 45 before being dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Earlier, Bangladesh resumed the day with Mushfiqur Rahim on 48 and Litton Das on 8.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led the scoring with a composed 101, while Mominul Haque contributed 91 and Mushfiqur Rahim added 71. Litton Das made 33, Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 10 and Taijul Islam added 17.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas was the standout bowler, claiming five wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up three.

The match remains evenly poised heading into day three, with Pakistan aiming to first wipe out Bangladesh’s lead and then build a substantial advantage.

Babar Azam likely to return for second Test after minor knee injury

May 8, 2026 by Newsdesk

DHAKA: Pakistani top batter Babar Azam is expected to be available for the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team after medical reports confirmed that his knee injury is not serious.

According to sources, the Pakistan batter actively participated in practice sessions before experiencing discomfort in his left knee during training. Following the complaint, the team management arranged an MRI scan as a precautionary measure.

Sources said Babar was rested for the opening Test purely on precautionary grounds and not due to any major injury concern.

Officials further clarified that the former Pakistan captain did not request rest himself; rather, the decision was taken by the team management to avoid aggravating the injury.

The star batter is now likely to return for the second Test between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on May 16 in Sylhet.

Bangladesh take control on day one of Dhaka Test against Pakistan

May 8, 2026 by Newsdesk

DHAKA: Bangladesh national cricket team dominated the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan national cricket team in Dhaka with an impressive batting performance.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with a superb century, scoring 101 runs off 130 deliveries to put the hosts in a commanding position.

He was well supported by Mominul Haque, who played a composed innings of 91 runs. Their strong partnership helped Bangladesh recover from early setbacks and build momentum against the Pakistani bowling attack.

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 48 at stumps as Bangladesh finished the first day on 301 for 4.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Noman Ali picked up one wicket each.

The second Test of the series is scheduled to begin on May 16 in Sylhet.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam was unavailable for the match due to a knee injury.

Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets in first ODI

March 11, 2026 by Newsdesk

Dhaka: Bangladesh registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first match of the three-match ODI series, comfortably chasing down the modest target set by the visitors.

Bangladesh achieved the 115-run target in just 15.1 overs, putting in a dominant batting display at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

Tanzid Hasan played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 67 runs, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 27 runs to guide the hosts to victory with ease.

For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim Jr. picked up one wicket each.

Pakistan Bowled Out for Record-Low Total

Earlier, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to field first — a decision that proved decisive as Bangladesh bowlers dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up.

Pakistan were bowled out for just 114 runs in 30.1 overs, their lowest ODI total against Bangladesh.

Openers Sahibzada Farhan and debutant Maaz Sadaqat started the innings, but Pakistan failed to build momentum. Farhan scored 27 runs, while Shamil Hussain managed only 4 runs. Maaz Sadaqat scored 18 runs in his debut ODI.

Faheem Ashraf was the top scorer for Pakistan with 37 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan made 10, Salman Agha scored 5, Hussain Talat added 4, and Abdul Samad was dismissed without scoring. Shaheen Afridi scored 4, Mohammad Wasim Jr. was out for 0, while Abrar Ahmed remained unbeaten on 0.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana delivered the best bowling performance of his ODI career, taking 5 wickets for 24 runs, while captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed 3 wickets for 29 runs.

Four Pakistan Players Make ODI Debut

Notably, four Pakistani players made their ODI debut in the match — Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad, and Shamil Hussain — marking the first time since 2008 that Pakistan fielded four debutants in a single ODI.

Before the match, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi had said that if Pakistan had won the toss, they would also have opted to bat first, adding that a score of 270 to 280 runs would have been a competitive total on the pitch.