BAN vs PAK Live Score

6:07 AM IST Mushfiqur’s mastery sets a mountainous target - Bangladesh capitalised on their psychological advantage, batting with supreme authority in the second innings to firmly shut out the visitors. Mushfiqur Rahim was the architect of this dominance, compiling a majestic 137 to notch his 14th Test century. He was brilliantly mirrored by Litton Das, who rode his luck through multiple lifelines to stroke a stylish 69, while Mahmudul Hasan Joy laid the foundation with a solid fifty. Bangladesh set Pakistan a monumental fourth-innings target of 437 runs on a rapidly deteriorating pitch.

6:06 AM IST Historic whitewash secured by Bangladesh - Bangladesh has scripted a monumental chapter in their cricketing history by defeating Pakistan by 78 runs to seal a flawless 2-0 series whitewash. Building on their historic, first-ever victory against Pakistan on home soil, the Tigers carried relentless hunger into the second match. They entirely outclassed the visitors across all three departments, proving that their rising dominance in Test cricket is no fluke. Next up for both Bangladesh and Pakistan, they have to get ready as Australia will be throwing a handy challenge at them. The mighty Aussies will be touring Pakistan first in the month of May and June, and then Bangladesh. Cheers for now.

5:59 AM IST Tigers triumph - Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto proudly accepts the silverware before instantly passing it over to his ecstatic teammates. The squad congregates eagerly in front of the Winners podium, their faces illuminated with pure joy as they pose for photographs with the coveted trophy in hand. The undeniable elation shared between the Bangladeshi players and their coaching staff perfectly embodies the crowning achievement of their relentless efforts, tactical brilliance, and unwavering team spirit throughout this historic series triumph.

5:55 AM IST Player of the Series Mushfiqur Rahim - Mushfiqur Rahim has been rewarded as POTS for scoring 253 key runs in the 2-match Test series. Rahim expresses deep gratitude for the accolade but humbly attributes the honor to the collective dedication of his teammates. When assessing Pakistan's spirited fourth-innings fightback, Rahim credits Litton Das as the ultimate differentiator between the sides, noting that Das's resilient first-innings rescue act completely revitalized the team's morale. Reflecting on the motivation driving his prolonged career, Rahim smiles and shares that he feels profoundly blessed to represent the national team, concluding that true happiness simply comes from being alive and having the privilege to play for his nation.

5:52 AM IST Litton Das wins the Player Of The Match - Litton Das has been adjudged POTM for his splendid contribution with the bat, where he scored 126 runs in the first innings and 69 in the second innings. Das mentions that early wickets initially hindered his approach until Najmul Hossain Shanto advised him to attack. Das backs his strengths and shifts into a traditional Test mindset after finding boundaries, knowing that occupying the crease for another 10-15 overs can dramatically alter the match outcome under looming rain threats. Addressing his decision to refuse singles with the lower order, Das clarifies that shielding the tailenders from excessive strike exposure is a protective strategy rather than a selfish act, ensuring collective safety and allowing him to pass fifty. Litton Das reckons this satisfying century as likely the finest of his career, citing a sluggish outfield, an unforgiving Day 1 surface, and the immense tactical challenge of managing deep field placements while batting with the tail.

5:48 AM IST The losing skipper of Pakistan, Shan Masood - Shan Masood mentions his team's defensive lapses, admitting that allowing Bangladesh to post 390 runs in the second innings proves their rivals simply played better cricket. While reflecting on Pakistan's overall form, Masood adds that Pakistan at time have completely outplayed the opposition in numerous past Test matches, though he accepts that results do not always go their way. Shan Masood reckons that while they could have made better tactical decisions and executed their plans more effectively, learning remains a fundamental part of the sport, and the squad is determined to grind harder to achieve better results in the future.