Bangladesh scripted a famous victory at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Day 5, dismissing Pakistan for 358 in 96.1 overs to win the 2nd Test by 78 runs. A wet ground delayed the start, but once play began, Bangladesh's bowlers proved relentless — wrapping up Pakistan's tail despite a valiant eighth-wicket stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Sajid Khan. The win is a monumental achievement for Bangladesh, who set a target of 437 and held their nerve across five gripping days of Test cricket.

Final Scorecard
Bangladesh 1st Innings: 278 all out (77.0 overs)
Pakistan 1st Innings: 232 all out (57.4 overs)  |  Bangladesh lead: 46
Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 390 all out (102.2 overs)  |  Target set: 437
Pakistan 2nd Innings: 358 all out (96.1 overs)
Result: Bangladesh won by 78 runs

Day 5: Pakistan Fall Short
Wet Ground Delays Start — Rizwan and Khan Resume
A wet outfield caused a delayed start on the final morning, with Pakistan resuming from their overnight position of 316 for 7 — Rizwan on 75 and Sajid Khan on 8. The delay only seemed to sharpen Pakistan's focus, as Rizwan and Sajid Khan embarked on a spirited eighth-wicket partnership that briefly threatened to rewrite the script.
The Last Stand: Rizwan and Sajid Khan's 50-Run Stand
Mohammad Rizwan and Sajid Khan put on 50 runs in 62 balls — a stand full of character and calculated strokeplay. Rizwan contributed 21 and Sajid Khan 26 to the partnership, with extras adding 3. Pakistan surged past 350 in 91.2 overs, the dressing room daring to dream. At the drinks break, Pakistan were 358 for 9 in 96.1 overs with Khurram Shahzad yet to score — the ninth wicket having just fallen.
For a brief, breathless period, Pakistan's tail wagged hard enough to make Bangladesh anxious. But the Tigers held their nerve when it mattered most.
Bangladesh Seal the Win
Bangladesh's bowlers regrouped and removed the last wicket swiftly after the drinks break, dismissing Pakistan for 358 in 96.1 overs. The margin of 78 runs was ultimately a fair reflection of Bangladesh's dominance across the match, even if Pakistan's lower order made them work for every wicket on the final day.
The Bangladesh dressing room erupted. Players, staff, and the Sylhet crowd celebrated what is, without question, one of the most complete Test victories in Bangladesh's cricketing history — a performance built on two match-defining centuries from Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim and a relentless bowling effort across five days.

Match Awards
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Litton Das (Bangladesh)  126 (1st inn.) & 69 (2nd inn.)
PLAYER OF THE SERIES
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)  253 runs across the series

Match Summary & Key Performances
Litton Das — The Match-Winner
Litton Das was the fulcrum of Bangladesh's batting across both innings. His first-innings rescue act — arriving at 117 for 6 and crafting a match-changing century (100 off 135 balls, 13x4, 1x6) — gave Bangladesh a competitive 278. His second-innings 69 helped Bangladesh build a commanding 390, making him the clear Player of the Match with scores of 126 and 69.
Mushfiqur Rahim — The Series Cornerstone
The Player of the Series award for Mushfiqur Rahim was well-deserved. Across the two Tests, he accumulated 253 runs, highlighted by his Day 3 masterpiece — a majestic 124 off 178 balls (9x4, 1x6) in the second innings that turned a 46-run lead into an insurmountable 437-run target for Pakistan.
Pakistan's Resistance
Pakistan showed tremendous fight throughout — Babar Azam's 50 in the first innings, Shan Masood's composed contributions in the second innings chase, and the Rizwan–Salman Agha 100-run sixth-wicket stand all underlined their quality. But Bangladesh's bowlers were simply too disciplined and the target too steep.

Series Result
1st Test: Result from earlier in the series
2nd Test: Bangladesh won by 78 runs — Sylhet
Series: Bangladesh series result — a memorable campaign