Pakistan will need to score 268 runs to win the match, with a minimum of 75 overs available in the final session, making the chase a demanding one under pressure
DHAKA: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-May 12nd, 2026) Bangladesh have set Pakistan a challenging target of 268 runs in the final innings of the Test match, after declaring their second innings at 240 for 9, setting up an exciting finish on the fifth day.
Pakistan will need to score 268 runs to win the match, with a minimum of 75 overs available in the final session, making the chase a demanding one under pressure.
Bangladesh resumed their second innings on the final day at 152 for 3 and added crucial runs through a solid batting effort. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto played a key role with a composed 87, while Mominul Haque contributed 56 runs to strengthen the total.
Pakistan made early breakthroughs on day five. The fourth wicket fell at 164 when Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed for 22 by Hasan Ali. Later, Litton Das was removed for 11 at 190 by Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Pakistan’s bowling attack shared the workload effectively. Nauman Ali and Hasan Ali claimed three wickets each, while Shaheen Afridi picked up two important scalps.
Earlier in the match, Bangladesh posted 413 runs in their first innings, with Shanto scoring a century (101), Mominul Haque making 91, and Mushfiqur Rahim adding 71 runs. Pakistan’s bowling effort was led by Mohammad Abbas, who took five wickets, while Shaheen Afridi claimed three, and Nauman Ali and Hasan Ali took one wicket each.
In response, Pakistan were bowled out for 386 runs, giving Bangladesh a narrow 27-run first-innings lead. Azaan Awais starred with a brilliant 103, while Abdullah Fazal scored 60, Mohammad Rizwan made 59, and Salman Ali Agha contributed 58 runs. Imam-ul-Haq added 45, and Shaheen Afridi scored 13.
Bangladesh’s bowling was spearheaded by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took five wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Taijul islam picked up two wickets each.
With 268 runs needed in limited time, the match is finely poised for a dramatic conclusion.
