Litton Kumar Das produced a commanding century to anchor Bangladesh's first-innings total of 278 all out, before Pakistan closed Day 1 of the 2nd Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium at a composed 21 for no loss in six overs. In a day full of twists, Bangladesh staged a remarkable lower-order recovery after being reduced to 117 for six, ultimately posting a competitive total on a pitch that offered something for both batters and bowlers.

Quick Scorecard Summary
Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan — 2nd Test
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Date: May 16, 2026 (Day 1)
Bangladesh 1st Innings: 278 all out in 77.0 overs
Pakistan End of Day: 21/0 in 6.0 overs (Azan Awais 13*, Abdullah Fazal 8*)

Bangladesh Innings: A Roller-Coaster Ride
Bright Start, Early Stumbles
Bangladesh got off to a bright start, reaching 50 in just 10.5 overs with the help of some positive intent at the top of the order. However, their momentum was disrupted when two wickets fell in quick succession. At 55 for 2 in the 13th over, Mominul Haque (20) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (5) were at the crease during the first drinks break.
Pakistan's bowlers struck back effectively, and a DRS review by Pakistan in the 17th over ended Shanto's stay at the crease — the decision stood, removing the challenge and sending the batter back to the pavilion.
Middle-Order Struggles
Bangladesh ground their way to 100 in 25.3 overs before the lunch break, heading to the interval at 101 for 3 with Shanto (26) and Mushfiqur Rahim (18) at the crease. After the break, Bangladesh found themselves in deeper trouble. A DRS review by Bangladesh in the 36th over for Mushfiqur Rahim led to an umpire's call decision — the batter narrowly surviving before ultimately falling soon after as the middle order crumbled.
The team slid to 117 for 6 by the 40-over mark during the second drinks break, with Litton Das (3) and Taijul Islam (0) at the wicket and the innings teetering on the edge of collapse.
Bangladesh were 117/6 when Litton Das walked in. What followed was a masterclass in counter-attacking batting.
Litton Das and Taijul Islam: The Great Rescue
Litton Das and Taijul Islam forged a crucial seventh-wicket partnership that completely transformed the innings. The pair put on 50 runs — a milestone achieved twice as the scorecard shows (in 82 balls and then updated to 86 balls, reflecting a correction), with Litton's aggression complemented by Taijul's steady contribution.
Bangladesh reached 150 in 46.3 overs, and by tea they were at 168 for 6 in 54 overs, with Litton on 42 and Taijul on 11. Both batters survived the session and continued to rebuild the innings after the break.
Litton Das brought up his well-deserved half-century off 93 balls, including four boundaries, shortly after tea. The team crossed 200 in 62.3 overs. Pakistan tried once more via DRS in the 57th over, targeting Taskin Ahmed successfully — the decision upheld — but Litton remained defiant at the other end.
Litton's Hundred: A Match-Defining Knock
Litton Das reached his century off just 135 balls, the milestone adorned with 13 fours and a six — an innings of class, timing, and immense character. Bangladesh passed 250 in the 70th over as Litton continued to bat on 99 during the drinks break at 243 for 8.
A ninth-wicket stand of 50 between Litton (44 in this stand) and Shoriful Islam (9) further extended Bangladesh's total. Shoriful's reprieve via a successful DRS review in the 69th over — the only Bangladesh review upheld on the day — allowed the lower order to extend the innings meaningfully.
Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 278 in 77 overs. A final DRS review by Bangladesh for last man Nahid Rana was struck down, confirming the innings total.

Pakistan's Composed Reply
Pakistan openers Azan Awais (13*) and Abdullah Fazal (8*) came out to bat in the final session and saw off the remaining six overs without incident, closing day one at 21 for no loss. Bangladesh's bowlers will need to make early inroads on Day 2 to keep the hosts in the contest.