Pakistan Bowling Bangladesh 2nd Innings 2nd Test Sylhet 2026
Pakistan's Bowling in Bangladesh's 2nd Innings — Effort Without Control, Mushfiqur Breaks Pakistan's Heart
Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test 2026
- Date: 18 May 2026
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 390 all out (102.2 overs)
- Target for Pakistan: 437 runs
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The Big Picture — Pakistan Bowled 102 Overs, Leaked 390 Runs
Pakistan entered Bangladesh’s second innings already trailing by 46 runs after the first innings. The visitors desperately needed quick wickets and ideally wanted to restrict Bangladesh below 250 to stay alive in the Test match.
Instead, what followed was more than 102 overs of exhausting cricket under the Sylhet heat. Pakistan’s bowlers worked hard but lacked discipline and consistency. Bangladesh capitalized brilliantly and piled up 390 runs, setting Pakistan a gigantic target of 437.
The biggest difference between the two teams was control. Bangladesh’s batters showed patience and smart shot selection, while Pakistan leaked too many extras and failed to maintain pressure consistently.
Pakistan conceded 24 extras in the innings, including 11 no-balls. Shockingly, fast bowler Khurram Shahzad alone bowled 10 no-balls, a major reason Bangladesh continued building partnerships throughout the innings.
Bangladesh’s Batting Completely Shifted the Match
The real turning point came through the incredible partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das.
After Bangladesh lost a few wickets, Pakistan briefly looked back in the contest. But Mushfiqur and Litton completely absorbed the pressure and slowly took control away from the visitors.
Mushfiqur Rahim played one of the finest Test innings of his career, scoring a magnificent 137 runs off 233 balls. His innings was built on patience, composure, and experience. Litton Das supported him brilliantly with a classy century of his own, frustrating Pakistan’s bowlers for session after session.
Their massive partnership drained Pakistan physically and mentally.
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Full Pakistan Bowling Figures — Bangladesh 2nd Innings
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khurram Shahzad | 26 | 81 | 4 | 3.11 |
| Mohammad Abbas | 28 | 77 | 1 | 2.75 |
| Sajid Khan | 30 | 101 | 2 | 3.36 |
| Hasan Ali | 11 | 83 | 2 | 7.54 |
| Salman Agha | 5 | 24 | 0 | 4.80 |
Extras: 24
Total: 390 all out in 102.2 overs
Session-by-Session Breakdown
Morning Session — Pakistan Start Well But Miss Control
Pakistan started Day 3 positively and managed to remove Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto early in the session.
Khurram Shahzad produced a full delivery that trapped Shanto LBW. Pakistan celebrated aggressively after the successful review, hoping momentum had finally shifted.
However, Bangladesh still controlled the scoring rate and comfortably survived the session.
Session Summary
- Overs: 26.2
- Runs: 93
- Wickets: 1
Afternoon Session — Mushfiqur and Litton Take Over
This was the session where Pakistan slowly lost control of the match.
Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das built partnerships carefully. They rotated strike smartly, punished loose deliveries, and forced Pakistan’s bowlers into long tiring spells.
Bangladesh crossed 200 comfortably while Pakistan’s fielders began showing signs of fatigue.
Litton Das completed a stylish half-century while Mushfiqur Rahim calmly absorbed pressure before reaching his own fifty.
The partnership crossed 100 runs and Pakistan had no answers.
Session Summary
- Overs: 26
- Runs: 104
- Wickets: 2
Evening Session — Bangladesh Bat Pakistan Out of the Match
By the evening session, Pakistan’s bowlers looked exhausted.
Bangladesh crossed 250 and then marched beyond 300 with ease. Mushfiqur Rahim continued batting like a wall, surviving every challenge Pakistan threw at him.
Pakistan tried everything:
- Short-ball tactics
- Reverse swing
- Spin from both ends
- Second new ball attack
But nothing worked consistently.
Mushfiqur finally completed a superb Test century off 178 balls, receiving a standing ovation from the dressing room and crowd in Sylhet.
He eventually fell for 137, but by then the damage was already done.
Session Summary
- Overs: 25.2
- Runs: 83
- Wickets: 4
Bowler-by-Bowler Analysis
Khurram Shahzad — Brilliant Yet Wasteful
Khurram Shahzad finished with excellent figures of 4/81 and was Pakistan’s best wicket-taking bowler.
He dismissed:
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Mominul Haque
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
His pace and seam movement created problems throughout the innings.
However, his discipline became a massive issue. Bowling 10 no-balls in a Test innings is simply unacceptable at international level. Those extra deliveries allowed Bangladesh to continue building momentum and put Pakistan under pressure repeatedly.
Mohammad Abbas — Pakistan’s Most Disciplined Bowler
Mohammad Abbas once again proved why he remains one of Pakistan’s most reliable Test bowlers.
His figures of 1/77 in 28 overs may not look extraordinary, but his economy rate of just 2.75 showed tremendous control.
Abbas consistently attacked the top of off stump and forced Bangladesh’s batters to play carefully. On another day, he easily could have taken more wickets.
Sajid Khan — Worked Hard Without Major Help
Sajid Khan bowled an exhausting 30-over spell and picked up two wickets.
The Sylhet pitch surprisingly offered less turn than expected, making life difficult for Pakistan’s main spinner.
Sajid eventually dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam but struggled during the huge Mushfiqur-Litton partnership.
Hasan Ali — Expensive Spell Hurts Pakistan
Hasan Ali provided energy and aggression but leaked runs heavily.
His economy rate above seven proved very costly. Bangladesh’s batters targeted him during middle overs and scored freely whenever pressure started building.
The No-Ball Problem Continues
Pakistan’s no-ball issue has now become a serious concern throughout the series.
In this innings alone:
- Pakistan bowled 11 no-balls
- Khurram Shahzad bowled 10
In Test cricket, no-balls are disastrous because they:
- Give away free runs
- Extend partnerships
- Waste wicket opportunities
- Destroy bowling momentum
Pakistan’s bowling management must urgently address this discipline problem before future Test matches.
Mushfiqur and Litton — The Partnership That Broke Pakistan
The partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das completely changed the game.
Pakistan rotated bowlers constantly, changed field settings, and even took the second new ball hoping for breakthroughs.
Nothing worked.
Both batters played mature, intelligent Test cricket and slowly took the match away from Pakistan.
What This Means for Pakistan
Pakistan now faces one of the toughest run chases in their Test history.
The target of 437 runs is massive, especially:
- On a deteriorating Day 4 and Day 5 pitch
- Against Bangladesh’s strong spin attack
- With Pakistan’s recent fourth-innings struggles
Bangladesh now sits firmly in the driving seat.
Pakistan will need something extraordinary to survive this Test match.
Final Thoughts
Pakistan’s bowling effort showed determination but lacked discipline and control when it mattered most.
The bowlers fought hard across 102 overs, but Bangladesh’s experienced middle order proved too strong. Mushfiqur Rahim’s masterclass and Litton Das’s calm support pushed Pakistan completely out of control.
Now the visitors face a mountain-sized chase of 437 runs in Sylhet.
Can Pakistan create history, or will Bangladesh complete another famous Test victory?
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