Bangladesh will feel they let a rare chance to defeat Pakistan in cricket's ultimate arena last time out and will hope to do better in the second Test.
Barbar Azam’s men showed their class under pressure in the first Test and made a tricky chase look easy, as they cantered to an eight-wicket win.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan | 4 December 2021 – 8 December 2021 | Shere-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 06:00
To Win Match
Bangladesh 13/2 | Draw 5/2 | Pakistan 5/10
Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim played a statement innings early in the first Test and went on to become his country’s top run-scorer in the format.
Taijul Islam’s relentless accuracy makes the left-arm spinner a dangerous prospect on unpredictable wickets.
Liton Das also showed that he can be a valuable player in the format notching a hundred against a formidable Pakistan attack.
Coach Russell Domingo doesn’t want to put his boys under pressure and is hopeful that experiences like those in the first Test will help them learn
Pakistan
Pakistan made things harder than they needed to be last time out but you have to credit their hosts pluck.
The experience of Abid Ali up the top of the order has proven invaluable as Pakistan transition from T20s to Tests.
Fast bowler Hasan Ali showed his all-terrain credentials with a fine effort with the ball which got Pakistan back into the game.
Barbar Azam would always like to contribute more to his team and won’t be happy with his first Test return.
Verdict: Pakistan 5/10
They appear to have a substantial edge and look good value at 5/10.
