Pakistan and Bangladesh Cricket. (Source – Photo by AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)
The ongoing Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been one full of disappointments for the hosts. The same disappointment continued in the second innings after the side failed to post a big total on the scoreboard for Bangladesh to chase down.
Pakistan were bowled out for 274 runs in the first innings, which was nearly reached by Bangladesh as they managed 262 in reply after being 26/5 at one stage. Having taken a small lead of 12 runs, Pakistan would have hoped to post a big total onto the board and give a reasonable target for Bangladesh to chase.
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However, they failed to impress in the second innings. Openers Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub scoring three and 20 runs, respectively while skipper Shan Masood was dismissed for 28 off 34. Bangladesh continued to put pressure with their excellent bowling as Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel were also dismissed cheaply. Pakistan’s lower middle order aimed to stabilise the innings with Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha scoring 43 and 47* runs, respectively.
Although, the hosts were eventually bundled out for just 172, giving Bangladesh a 185-run target to clinch the series 2-0. Hasan Mahmud was the highest wicket-taker in the second innings with five wickets to his name while Nahid Rana scalped four.
It is worth noting that Pakistan lost the first Test of the series by 10 wickets, and losing the second Test would mean losing the series, which is something that the hosts cannot afford. After the side’s collapse in the second innings, several fans took to X and reacted to the second innings.
Here’s how X reacted to Pakistan’s collapse:
🚨Imagine Bangladesh Clean Sweep Pakistan at Home
Just Imagine😢😣#PAKvsBAN #PakistanCricket #CricketUpdates #CricketTwitter #Cricket #Pakistan #ShaheenAfridi #ShaheenShahAfridi #BabarAzam #BabarAzam𓃵 #Babar #Rizwan #MuhammadRizwan #WTC25 #ENGvSL #ShanMasood #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/vHjgJclAit
— SOHAIB (@S0HAIB_7) September 2, 2024
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana took three wickets, leaving host Pakistan struggling at 117-6 at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test match. #PAKvBAN https://t.co/dpnXMw8yws pic.twitter.com/5hbrplpiDb
— Arab News Pakistan (@arabnewspk) September 2, 2024
“Pakistan cricket is struggling, and the country is at an all-time low. I never thought we’d be outclassed by Bangladesh, especially in Test cricket at home. This goes beyond just cricket; something is deeply wrong with both the team and the nation.
— umair khan (@ksz399) September 2, 2024
What is wrong with Pakistan Cricket
Lost to Afghanistan in ODI
Lost to usa in T20
Lost to Bangladesh in TEST#PakistanCricket #PakvsBan pic.twitter.com/ne9aYsZrdb
— ЅᏦᎽ (@13hamdard) September 2, 2024
The conspiracy and grouping in team Pakistan 🇵🇰 has been exposed once again.
Bangladesh 🇧🇩 NY phir L Lagwa diye hain 😆. #PakvsBan
— Hassan Siddiqui (@HassanDude77) September 2, 2024
Pakistan should now play with Bangladesh after couple of years to regain the Ashes.#PAKvsBAN
— Dayal Speaks (@HamzaZahidDayal) September 2, 2024
What a test match and series this is turning out to be #PAKvsBAN
Bangladesh on top now but Pakistan can get this to a finish in their favour👏👏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) September 2, 2024
Gottim!
Hasan Mahmud ends with 5/43, his maiden 5fer in Test cricket, after removing Mir Hamza.
Bangladesh need 185 runs to whitewash Pakistan in their own backyard.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) September 2, 2024
Pakistan Bowled out for 172 against Bangladesh
Bangladesh Need 185 to win the Second Test
Can Pakistan Defend this? pic.twitter.com/pP0MLSgyzo
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) September 2, 2024
Hard to explain in words this collapse of the once mighty Pakistan cricket team. Painful to watch.#PAKvBAN #BANvPAK
— Hamza Gulzar (@SirHamzaGulzar) September 2, 2024
Such is the condition of Pakistan’s self-proclaimed GOAT Babar Azam…!!
Bangladesh bowlers have exposed the so-called king in front of the world..!! #BabarAzam #PAKvBAN #BANvsPAK #Cricket #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/N0o4x0VACp
— suryansh (@suryansh213) September 2, 2024
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