Bangladesh reduces Pakistan to 96-4 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test Bangladesh’s bowlers took control of the second Test against Pakistan on Day 2, reducing the visitors to 96-4 at lunch in Sylhet. The hosts, who had declared their first innings at 278, maintained their dominance with disciplined bowling, as fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and off-spinner Mehidy Hasan claimed four wickets to dismantle Pakistan’s batting lineup. Pakistan resumed their second innings on Sunday at 21-0, trailing Bangladesh by 182 runs after the hosts had declared their first innings. The visitors, aiming to level the series after losing the first Test in Dhaka a week earlier, faced a challenging task as Bangladesh’s bowlers tightened their grip. Taskin Ahmed, making an immediate impact, dismissed both Pakistan openers in his first two overs of the day. Abdullah Fazal, who had scored twin half-centuries in the first Test, edged a delivery behind the bat after scoring just nine runs. Taskin then struck with a sharp delivery, dismissing Azan Awais, a centurion in the first Test, who attempted to push the ball to short-leg on 13. Captain Shan Masood and star batter Babar Azam managed to stabilize Pakistan’s innings temporarily, forming a 38-run partnership. However, Mehidy Hasan ended the partnership when Masood hit a short ball straight to the fielder at short cover for 21. Mehidy then claimed another wicket, dismissing Saud Shakeel on 8, leaving Babar Azam to face the majority of the pressure. Babar, who missed the first Test due to a left knee injury, remained not out on 37 at the break, with Salman Agha on 6. Bangladesh’s dominance in the first innings had been led by a brilliant 126 from Litton Das, who anchored the team’s score after they were bowled out for 278.#pakistan #bangladesh #taskin_ahmed #mehidy_hasan #sylhet
Sri Lanka Women's Team Triumphs Over Bangladesh in T20 Opener Sri Lanka's women's cricket team secured a commanding 25-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of their three-T20 series, played at Sylhet, Bangladesh, on April 29, 2026. The win, which gave Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the series, was built on a dominant batting performance and effective bowling, setting the stage for the second match scheduled for April 30 at the same venue. The Sri Lankan innings was anchored by a stellar partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani, who combined for an 80-run third-wicket stand in 54 balls. Samarawickrama struck 61 off 35 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes, while Dulani scored 55 in 40 deliveries, hitting seven boundaries. Their collaboration, along with contributions from skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 32, helped Sri Lanka post a challenging total of 161 for 4 in 20 overs. Bangladesh faced an early setback as they lost their top four wickets for 44 runs in the first six overs. Despite a brief fifth-wicket partnership of 39 runs between Sobhana Mostary and Shorma Akter, who scored 60 off 58 balls, the Bangladesh batting line-up struggled to maintain momentum. The hosts eventually managed only 136 for 7, falling short of Sri Lanka's target. Sri Lanka's bowling attack, led by Chamari Athapaththu, who took two wickets for 19 runs, and supported by Malka Madara (2/31) and Mithali Ayodhya (2/33), kept Bangladesh in check throughout the innings. The Sri Lankan pace bowlers exploited the conditions effectively, restricting the opposition to a low total. The victory marks a strong start for Sri Lanka in the series, with the team now looking to capitalize on their momentum in the second match.#sri_lanka_women_team #bangladesh_women_team #sylhet #harshitha_samarawickrama #imesha_dulani
