Mohammad Rizwan produced a fighting innings to keep Pakistan national cricket team in contention during the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet.
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The match entered a tense final-day battle as Pakistan resumed their innings at 316 for seven while chasing a difficult target of 438 runs. Rizwan remained unbeaten on 92 and continued to anchor the innings with calm and disciplined batting. Pakistan still required 81 runs for victory with only three wickets remaining.
All-rounder Sajid Khan provided valuable support at the other end, scoring 28 runs as the pair attempted to guide Pakistan toward an unlikely win. Rizwan also moved within eight runs of his fourth Test century.
Earlier in the chase, Pakistan suffered early setbacks before captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam steadied the innings. Both batters scored 71 runs each, while vice-captain Saud Shakeel was dismissed after failing to convert his start into a major score.
At one stage, Bangladesh appeared firmly in control, but a crucial 134-run partnership between Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha revived Pakistan’s hopes and pushed the contest into the final day.
For Bangladesh, spinner Taijul Islam led the bowling attack with four wickets, while Nahid Rana claimed two wickets.
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Earlier in the match, Bangladesh posted 278 runs in the first innings before dismissing Pakistan for 232 to secure a 46-run lead. In their second innings, Bangladesh scored 390 runs, powered by a century from Mushfiqur Rahim.
Bangladesh currently lead the two-match Test series 1-0 and are aiming for a historic series whitewash over Pakistan on home soil.