BAN vs PAK: Bangladesh Whitewash Pakistan, Moves To Number 5 In WTC Points Table. Bangladesh completed another memorable whitewash over Pakistan after winning the second Test by 78 runs in Sylhet. The victory helped Bangladesh clinch the two-match Test series 2-0 at home. Pakistan were chasing 437 runs in the final innings, but they were bowled out for 358 on the last day.
Bangladesh created history in 2024 when they defeated them 2-0 away from home. That series win was considered one of Bangladesh’s greatest Test achievements. Now, Bangladesh has repeated the same scoreline at home in 2026.
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Second Test Stats And Key Performers
The second Test was played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh scored 278 in their first innings, with Litton Das making a brilliant 126. Pakistan replied with 232, giving Bangladesh a useful first-innings lead. Mushfiqur Rahim then anchored Bangladesh’s second innings with 137. His century helped the hosts reach 390 and set Pakistan a huge target of 437. Pakistan fought hard, but Bangladesh’s bowlers finished the job on the final day.
Litton Das was named player of the match for his important 126 in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim registered his 14th Test century with a superb 137. He also became the first Bangladeshi batter to cross 16,000 international runs. Taijul Islam played a decisive role with the ball, taking 6-120 in Pakistan’s chase. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored for Pakistan with 94, while Shan Masood and Salman Agha scored 71 each.
First Test Stats And Series Summary
Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead after winning the first Test in Dhaka by 104 runs. The match was affected by rain, but Bangladesh stayed composed in key moments. Pakistan suffered a dramatic final-day collapse while chasing the target. Nahid Rana produced a match-winning spell and claimed a five-wicket haul. His performance helped Bangladesh secure a historic victory and take control of the series.
Bangladesh won the series 2-0 after victories by 104 runs and 78 runs. Their batters produced major match-defining innings across the series. Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim scored important centuries in the second Test. Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul in Dhaka and Taijul Islam’s six-wicket haul in Sylhet were decisive bowling efforts. Pakistan’s best resistance came through Rizwan, Shan Masood, and Salman Agha in the second Test.
Bangladesh Moves To Number 5 In WTC Table
Bangladesh’s 2-0 win lifted them to number five in the World Test Championship points table. They now have 28 points from four matches in the current cycle. Their points percentage stands at 58.33 after the series win. This rise has pushed Bangladesh above India in the standings. India is now sixth with 52 points from nine matches.
| Position | Team | Played | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 84 | 87.50 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3 | South Africa | 4 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 4 | 28 | 58.33 |
| 6 | India | 9 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 7 | England | 10 | 38 | 31.67 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 4 | 4 | 8.33 |
| 9 | West Indies | 8 | 4 | 4.17 |
Bangladesh Dominates Pakistan Across Formats
Bangladesh’s success against Pakistan has not been limited to Test cricket. In March, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in the ODI series. That result gave them strong confidence before the test assignment. In May, they completed a 2-0 sweep in the Test series. These results have made 2026 a special year for Bangladesh cricket against Pakistan.
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Bangladesh now has a strong platform in the World Test Championship cycle. Their fifth-place position will give them confidence for upcoming matches.