Bangladesh players pose with the tournament trophy after winning the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday. — AFP SYLHET, May 20 (Agencies): Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan for a second consecutive time as the hosts completed a 78-run win in the second Test in the final morning session to clinch the series 2-0.
Having already whitewashed Pakistan in the away series, Bangladesh completed a historic home win at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday.
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a win in the second Test and clinch a famous 2-0 series.
Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after Mohammad Rizwan hit a valiant 94.
It was Bangladesh's first Test series win at home against Pakistan and a second successive sweep after their 2-0 triumph on Pakistani soil in 2024.
The win marked another major milestone for Bangladesh, who secured four successive Test series victories for the first time in their history.
"It's difficult to explain the emotions of that final hour because Pakistan were batting really well and we were under pressure," Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said.
"But compared to previous matches, we controlled our emotions better and avoided panic.
"Every player and member of the support staff contributed, and as captain I feel very proud of the team's work ethic."
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team for winning a Test series against Pakistan on home soil for the first time. Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony shared the message to BSS.
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