Bangladesh head into the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet with a real chance to seal a series win after the first match ended in a comprehensive home victory. The teams are back at Sylhet Stadium, where the five-day contest begins with Bangladesh carrying the momentum of a third straight Test victory over Pakistan.
Pakistan were bowled out for 163 while chasing 268 in the fourth innings of the first Test, a collapse that turned a reachable target into a heavy defeat. Nahid Rana took five wickets for Bangladesh in that match, and the result left the home side in prime position to press for the series on their own terms.
That first Test followed Pakistan’s decision to win the toss and field, but the move did not prevent Bangladesh from taking control when it mattered most. The second Test now offers Pakistan a chance to respond, though the same surface in Sylhet may once again favor the side that has already found a way through their batting.
Weather could shape the contest as much as the form book. Thundery showers are possible across the five days in Sylhet, and temperatures are expected to rise above 30c, adding another layer of strain to a match that already carries the weight of Bangladesh’s recent dominance.
Bangladesh have already beaten Pakistan comprehensively in this series, and the broader trend is hard to ignore: three straight Test wins against the same opponent. If they hold that edge in Sylhet, the home side will move a step closer to a series victory that would underline how far the balance has shifted.
