The Bangladesh gamers after finishing a 2-0 sweep over Pakistan. Picture: BCB
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to steer Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan within the second Check and clinch a well-known 2-0 collection win on Wednesday.
Pakistan, who began the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a report 437, have been bowled out for 328 within the first session in Sylhet after Mohammad Rizwan hit a valiant 94.
It was Bangladesh’s first Check collection win at house in opposition to Pakistan and a second successive sweep after their 2-0 triumph on Pakistani soil in 2024.
The win marked one other main milestone for Bangladesh, who secured 4 successive Check collection victories for the primary time of their historical past.
“It is troublesome to clarify the feelings of that last hour as a result of Pakistan have been batting rather well and we have been beneath stress,” Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stated.
“However in comparison with earlier matches, we managed our feelings higher and prevented panic.
“Each participant and member of the assist workers contributed, and as captain I really feel very pleased with the crew’s work ethic.”
Wicketkeeper Rizwan saved Pakistan within the hunt for an unlikely win with a 166-ball keep after the guests had slumped to 162-5 on day 4.
Rizwan placed on an eighth-wicket partnership of 54 with in a single day associate Sajid Khan, who made 28.
Taijul broke by means of to dismiss Sajid for his 18th Check five-wicket haul and tempo bowler Shoriful Islam had Rizwan caught within the subsequent over to finish Pakistan’s resistance.
“It is by no means good to lose video games,” stated Pakistan skipper Shan Masood.
“In each matches we had important possibilities, however we have to replicate on the place we misplaced the sport in batting, bowling and fielding if we wish to transfer ahead as a facet.”
Taijul took the ultimate wicket of Khurram Shahzad to return second-innings figures of 6-120 and set off the Bangladesh celebrations.
Taijul’s 4 wickets on Tuesday had left Pakistan in serious trouble.
Former captain Babar Azam counter-attacked with 47 earlier than wicketkeeper Litton Das produced a shocking catch off Taijul.
Captain Masood made 71, whereas Salman Ali Agha added 71 in an important 134-run sixth-wicket stand with Rizwan earlier than Taijul broke by means of.
Taijul, a left-arm spinner additionally took 3-67 throughout Pakistan’s first innings 232.
Litton, who was named participant of the match, scored 126 in Bangladesh’s first-innings 278.
Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim scored 137 within the second to information Bangladesh to 390, with contributions from Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure (52) and Litton (69).
The 39-year-old Mushfiqur was named participant of the collection for his 253 runs in two matches.
Bangladesh gained the opening Check by 104 runs.
Reflecting on the collection, Akram praised Bangladesh’s enchancment throughout all departments, notably their evolving method to house circumstances and participant improvement, together with the rise of quick bowling expertise, which he believes proved decisive in outclassing Pakistan.
“Actually disenchanted to see Pakistan overwhelmed for the second time by Bangladesh, however full reward and marks to the winners as they performed full cricket,” Akram stated.
Akram highlighted Bangladesh’s shift from historically spin-heavy surfaces to extra balanced pitches that now help quick bowlers, whereas additionally praising rising pacer Nahid Rana for his spectacular performances and rising influence on the highest degree.
“Bangladesh used to have low, gradual and massive turners however now they making ready nice take a look at pitches, serving to their fast-rising tempo bowlers who outpaced Pakistan. Bangladesh at the moment are able to compete in opposition to the most effective on this format. And what a expertise Nahid Rana is deal with to observe. Congrats Bangladesh,” he added.