Bangladesh Secure Historic Test Series Whitewash Over Pakistan
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- Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, winning the second Test by 78 runs.
- Celebrations included players singing "Amra Korbo Joy" in the dressing room.
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Why It Matters
Bangladesh achieved a historic Test series whitewash over Pakistan, winning the second Test by 78 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. This marks their second consecutive series sweep against Pakistan, demonstrating growing consistency.
Bangladesh celebrated their historic Test series whitewash over Pakistan national cricket team in emotional fashion as players joined together in the dressing room to sing the iconic victory anthem “Amra Korbo Joy” after the memorable triumph. Bangladesh scripted another landmark moment in their Test cricket history after defeating Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to complete a dominant 2-0 series sweep. The result also marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive Test series whitewash against Pakistan, highlighting the team’s growing confidence and consistency in the longest format. After securing a breakthrough win in the opening Test, Bangladesh once again outplayed Pakistan across all departments in Sylhet. Bangladesh's official X handle posted a video of the celebrations after the match perfectly captured the unity and emotion within the Bangladesh camp. Players gathered inside the dressing room singing “Amra Korbo Joy” , a song synonymous with hope, belief, and triumph. WATCH:
Series Outcome
Pakistan made an excellent start after choosing to bowl first, reducing Bangladesh to 116/6 before Litton Das rescued the innings with a magnificent counter-attacking century to guide the hosts to 278. Khurram Shahzad starred with four wickets. In reply, Pakistan’s batting once again collapsed under pressure despite Babar Azam scoring a fighting 68. Bangladesh’s bowlers bundled the visitors out for just over 230 to secure a crucial 46-run first-innings lead. Bangladesh then tightened their grip through a brilliant second innings led by veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored a majestic 137, while Litton Das added another valuable 69. The hosts eventually set Pakistan a massive 437-run target on a difficult Day 5 pitch. Pakistan showed resistance in the chase through captain Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and a superb 134-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha. Rizwan narrowly missed a century, falling for 94, while Salman scored 71. However, Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam proved decisive, claiming 6/120 in the second innings and nine wickets in the match as Pakistan were bowled out for 358. Bangladesh sealed a famous 78-run win to complete a flawless series triumph.