Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Chasing a target of 268 runs, the visiting team was bowled out for 163, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead. The second match will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, starting on May 16.
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Babar Azam is expected to return for Pakistan in the second Test against Bangladesh.Pakistan may drop Shaheen Afridi despite his strong performance in the first Test.Pakistan are considering major changes after losing the opening Test by 104 runs.Babar Azam is expected to replace Imam-ul-Haq, who could not make a major impact in the series opener. Imam scored 45 runs from 72 balls with six boundaries in the first innings before adding only two runs in the second innings.
Shaheen Afridi Dropped From Playing XI as Khurram Shahzad Set to Replace Him
Pakistan may also change their pace attack, with Khurram Shahzad potentially replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi in the playing XI. The team management is still monitoring conditions in Sylhet before making a final decision on the bowling combination.
Shaheen became the first Pakistan bowler to complete 100 wickets in ICC World Test Championship history after dismissing Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Later in the game, he also reached 400 international wickets by removing Mominul Haque.
Rain Threat Looms Over Pakistan vs Bangladesh Second Test in Sylhet
The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will begin on May 16 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. However, heavy rain could affect play for at least three days. Pakistan are currently at seventh in the World Test Championship standings with 12 points and a 33.33 win percentage after three matches.
Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for only 44 runs. They became only the second team after Zimbabwe to lose three consecutive Test matches against Bangladesh. The win moved Bangladesh to sixth place in the World Test Championship standings with 16 points.
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