Babar Azam Falls on 47 as Pakistan’s Chase Gets Tougher

Pakistan’s fourth-innings chase looked alive for a while. Then came the moment that shifted the entire atmosphere inside Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Babar Azam walked back for 47.

The right-hander had settled beautifully during the steep pursuit of 437. He drove crisply, handled pace with ease, and even pulled Taijul Islam for a boundary that brought loud reactions from the crowd. For a short spell, Pakistan supporters started believing again. But that hope did not last long.

Taijul Islam struck in the 35th over. Babar attempted to force another shot through the off side but edged behind to Litton Das. Silence followed for a second. Then Bangladesh players erupted around the wicket. Few saw that coming at that stage.

The Babar Azam dismissal suddenly left Pakistan at 133 for 3, still needing 304 more runs. Shan Masood remained unbeaten on 52, fighting hard at the other end, but Bangladesh tightened the grip immediately after the breakthrough.

Bangladesh Push Pakistan Toward Another Defeat

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd test has steadily slipped away from the visitors since day three. Bangladesh entered the final innings with momentum already swinging heavily in their favor after piling up 390 in the second innings.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz kept things tight with clever changes in pace, while Taijul Islam once again delivered when his side needed a breakthrough. Gasps echoed around the stadium every time Pakistan lost rhythm. You could feel the tension building with every over.

Babar’s stay included four boundaries and a six off 52 balls. He looked composed. That made the dismissal sting even more for Pakistan fans watching the chase unfold.

Now Pakistan’s middle order faces the toughest phase of the match. Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, and Mohammad Rizwan carry the remaining hopes, though Bangladesh still hold a massive advantage heading into the closing stages of day four.

With Bangladesh already leading the series 1-0, another collapse here could seal a memorable away triumph for the hosts.