Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win
Bangladesh achieved a historic Test series victory over Pakistan by winning the second Test by 78 runs. Taijul Islam's impressive six-wicket haul was pivotal in bowling out Pakistan for 328, securing the series win. This marks Bangladesh's first home Test series win against Pakistan and follows their previous success in Pakistan in 2024.
- ▪Bangladesh won the second Test against Pakistan by 78 runs in Sylhet.
- ▪Taijul Islam took six wickets, leading the team to victory.
- ▪This is Bangladesh's first home Test series win against Pakistan.
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Sport|CricketBangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series winTaijul Islam’s six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTaijul Islam, Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in the second Test against Pakistan, celebrates after the dismissal of Babar Azam on the fourth day, in Sylhet, on May 19, 2026 [Munir uz Zaman/AFP]By AFPPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026Bangladesh have sealed a historic home Test series win over Pakistan after handing the visitors a 78-run defeat in their second Test in Sylhet.Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead the spirited home side’s series…
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