Bangladesh set Pakistan 268-run target in tense Dhaka Test finale

DHAKA – Bangladesh have set Pakistan a target of 268 runs on the final day of the Test match, after declaring their second innings at 240 for 9, setting up a tense finish in the contest. Chasing the target, Pakistan will need to score 268 runs in a minimum of 75 overs to win the match. Bangladesh resumed their second innings on the fifth day at 152 for 3 and built their total through key contributions from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 87 runs, and Mominul Haque, who added 56 runs. Early in the final day, Bangladesh lost their fourth wicket at 164 when Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed for 22 runs by Hasan Ali. The fifth wicket fell at 190 as Litton Das was removed for 11 runs by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Pakistan’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Nauman Ali and Hasan Ali taking three wickets each, while Shaheen Afridi claimed two. In the first innings, Bangladesh had posted 413 all out, with Shanto scoring 101, Mominul Haque 91, and Mushfiqur Rahim contributing 71 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers responded with Mohammad Abbas taking five wickets, Shaheen Afridi grabbing three, and Nauman Ali and Hasan Ali picking up one wicket each. Pakistan replied with 386 runs in their first innings, giving Bangladesh a narrow 27-run lead. The batting effort was highlighted by Azaan Awais, who scored a brilliant 103, while Abdullah Fazal made 60, Mohammad Rizwan 59, and Salman Ali Agha 58. Imam-ul-Haq scored 45 and Shaheen Afridi added 13 runs. Bangladesh’s bowling was led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took five wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam claimed two wickets each. With 268 runs required and time running out, the match is set for a gripping final-day finish. Afridi reaches 400-wicket landmark as Bangladesh dominate Dhaka Test