Pakistan 316/7 in 86.0 Overs | BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Pakistan 316/7 at stumps; Bangladesh need 3 more wickets to complete 2-0 sweep – The Tech Word News

BAN vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Bangladesh National Cricket Team moved to the brink of a memorable series over Pakistan National Cricket Team, led by left-armer Taijul Islam, after a dominant performance on day four in the second Test. Chasing an unlikely target of 437 runs, Pakistan ended the day struggling at 316/7, still requiring 121 runs with just three wickets remaining.

Taijul produced another match-defining spell, picking up four crucial wickets to keep Bangladesh firmly in control going into the final day. His most important breakthrough came when he dismissed Salman Agha, who built a resilient 134-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan for the sixth wicket. The stand briefly revived Pakistan’s hopes after the visitors slipped to 162/6 earlier in the innings.

Rizwan remains unbeaten on 75 at the stumps and now Pakistan have their last real chance to pull off a historic chase. Sajid Khan was unbeaten next to him at No.8. However, the task ahead remains enormous, especially considering that no team in the history of Test cricket has successfully chased down more than 418 runs to win a match.

Bangladesh bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the day. Fast bowler Nahid Rana impressed with his pace and aggression, taking 2/58 and consistently troubling the Pakistan batsmen with sharp, short deliveries. Abdullah Fazal was removed soon before Mehidy Hasan trapped Azan Awais lbw to strengthen Bangladesh’s grip on the contest.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood fought hard with a composed 71 while Babar Azam contributed 47 in a valuable partnership of 91 runs. But Bangladesh struck at crucial moments as Taijul dismissed both Babar and Masood to derail Pakistan’s resistance.

Earlier in the match, Bangladesh recovered from 278 in the first innings thanks to a brilliant 126 from Litton Das before bowling Pakistan out for 232. Mushfiqur Rahim then anchored the hosts’ second innings with a brilliant 137 to help set up a massive fourth innings target.

Having already won the first Test by 104 runs, Bangladesh are now just three wickets away from securing a second consecutive Test series win over Pakistan to avoid a series defeat.