Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to complete 2-0 Test series sweep

Bangladesh national cricket team defeated Pakistan national cricket team by 78 runs in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 2-0 series sweep.

Chasing a target of 437 runs, Pakistan were bowled out for 358 on the fifth day despite resistance from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha.

Resuming play after a brief rain interruption, Rizwan and Sajid Khan added quick runs in a crucial partnership that took Pakistan beyond the 350-run mark. Sajid scored 28 before being dismissed by Taijul Islam, who later removed Rizwan for 94 after a fighting knock that included 10 boundaries.

Taijul completed a six-wicket haul by dismissing Khurram Shahzad for a duck to seal Bangladesh’s victory.

Pakistan had earlier lost both openers for 41 runs before Babar Azam and captain Shan Masood steadied the innings with a key partnership. Babar made 47, while Shan scored 71 before falling to Taijul.

Salman also contributed 71 runs in a 134-run stand with Rizwan, but Pakistan lost momentum after his dismissal.

Earlier, Bangladesh posted 278 in their first innings after recovering from 116-6, thanks to a crucial innings from Litton Das