Taskin Ahmed and Miraz Lead Bangladesh's Dominant Start Against Pakistan on Day 2 Bangladesh made a strong statement on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, as Taskin Ahmed claimed two early wickets to disrupt Pakistan's innings. The match, which saw Bangladesh take control of the game, began with Pakistan resuming their innings at 21 without loss after six overs. However, Bangladesh's bowlers quickly turned the tide, with Taskin and Mehidy Hasan Miraz playing pivotal roles in dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup. The morning session saw Bangladesh seize the initiative, with Taskin delivering a sharp performance. Opening batsman Abdullah Fazal was the first to fall, dismissed by a well-directed delivery from Taskin outside off stump. The pacer bowled from a good length, tempting Fazal into a drive that resulted in an outside edge caught by wicketkeeper Litton Das. Fazal scored 9 runs off 21 balls, including one boundary, before his dismissal. Taskin continued his dominance shortly after, removing the other opener, Azan Awais. Bowling from around the wicket, Taskin delivered a back-of-a-length ball that jagged back late after pitching on an upright seam. Awais attempted to drive the ball through the covers but was caught by Mominul Haque at short leg. The ball ballooned to the fielder, who completed a safe catch. Awais managed 13 runs off 34 balls, hitting three boundaries, before falling to Taskin's second wicket of the morning. The breakthroughs by Taskin were complemented by Miraz's efforts, who ended Pakistan's rebuilding phase between Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Miraz broke the 38-run partnership by removing Masood with a well-calculated delivery.#litton_das #taskin_ahmed #mehidy_hasan_miraz #abdullah_fazal #sylhet_international_cricket_stadium
Sri Lanka Women Clinch T20I Series Against Bangladesh with 21-Run Victory Sri Lanka Women secured a dominant 21-run victory over Bangladesh Women in the second T20I of their tour in Sylhet on April 30, 2026, to clinch the three-match series. The match, played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, saw the visitors impose their will on the hosts with a combination of disciplined bowling and aggressive batting. Sri Lanka’s spinners and fielding restrictions proved critical in limiting Bangladesh to a below-par total, while their own lineup delivered a composed and attacking display. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 154 for 4 in 20 overs, led by Harshitha Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 49. The right-handed opener, who had previously scored a half-century in the first T20I, continued her strong form with a disciplined innings of 49 off 29 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. Her partnership with captain Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 42 off 21 balls, provided a solid foundation. The duo added 61 runs for the fifth wicket, with Athapaththu’s quick scoring in the middle overs and Samarawickrama’s resilience at the death ensuring a strong total. Sri Lanka’s spin attack also played a pivotal role, with Kavisha Dilhari taking two crucial wickets. The left-arm spinner removed Dilara Akter for 23 in the powerplay and later dismissed Juairiya Ferdous, who scored 29. Dilhari’s efforts, combined with the team’s fielding, kept Bangladesh under pressure. The Sri Lankan bowlers maintained a tight grip throughout, with M Madara, BMSM Kumari, and AMCJK Athapaththu restricting the hosts to a low total. Bangladesh struggled to build momentum despite a decent start in the powerplay.#chamari_athapaththu #sri_lanka_women #bangladesh_women #harshitha_samarawickrama #sylhet_international_cricket_stadium
