Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win | The BriefWire
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win
Published on 5/20/2026, 6:33:12 AM
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Taijul Islam’s si for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
Click here to share on social media Bangladesh have sealed a historic home Test series win over Pakistan after handing the visitors a 78-run defeat in their second Test in Sylhet.
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead the spirited home side’s series win on the fifth day of the match on Wednesday.
Pakistan, who started the day on 316-7 while chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session after Mohammad Rizwan hit a valiant 94. It was Bangladesh’s first Test series win at home against Pakistan and their second successive sweep after their 2-0 triumph on Pakistani soil in 2024. Wicketkeeper Rizwan kept Pakistan in the hunt for an unlikely win with a 166-ball stay after the visitors had slumped to 162-5 on...
Quick context: Taijul Islam’s si for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.