Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd test day 5 2026

 

Pakistan have been defeated by Bangladesh by 78 runs in the second test played at Sylhet. In this way Bangladesh have white washed Pakistan for the second time since 2024 when Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in their home 2-0 at Rawalpindi. 

Pakistan didnt bowl well throughout this test match and when they had Bangladesh reeling at 116 for 6 they should have gone for the kill and completed the job by dismissing Bangladesh for a total of under 150 runs if they had done that Pakistan would have probably won this test match instead they allowed Litton Das to score a century and accumulate runs along with the tail.

Pakistan really lack a genuine fast bowler like Nahid Rana and have bowlers like Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali who are medium pacers at best.

In the end what I would like to say is that Shan Masood should now resign from captaincy after having another pathetic series as captain.

Pakistani Legend Ijaz Ahmed

 

Ijaz Ahmed was a great striker of the cricket ball and a stylish batsmen and match winner. He had a very unorthodox technique because of which he was prone to being out leg before wicket and being bowled around his legs. Nevertheless he was a very useful batsmen coming at No.3 in the batting order. He also used to shuffle a lot in his crease and was often trapped Leg before wicket.

Ijaz Ahmed in particular had a great record against Australia and it was his century in Sydney Test which helped Pakistan to win that test match in 1995 under the captaincy of Wasim Akram.  That Test victory over Australia was Pakistan's last test victory on Australian soil.

Ijaz Ahmed send into bat as an opener against India in the third ODI of Pakistan - India ODI series 1997 scored a memorable whirlwind innings of 139 runs off only 81 balls which helped Pakistan to a comfortable 9 wicket win over India in only 26 overs chasing India's total of 226 runs. 

In the end what I would like to say is that if Twenty20 cricket was played in Ijaz Ahmed's era then Ijaz Ahmed would have proved to be an excellent batsmen in twenty20 internationals.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 5th days play First Test 2026

Pakistan lost to Bangladesh in the first test at Mirpur Dhaka by 104 runs. Pakistan's batsmen were found to be particularly vulnerable to Nahid Rana's pace on the fifth day's pitch which was wearing and tearing. Pakistan made the huge mistake of bowling first on a pitch which was flat on the first three days of the test match.

Although Pakistan's debutantes Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal shone with the bat throughout the test match the senior batsmen especially Shan Masood and Saud shakeel failed miserably. Shan Masood as captain should lead from the front just like Imran Khan used to do in his playing days but Shan Masood is doing exactly the opposite.

In the end what I would like to say is that Bangladesh's bowling is their strength and Pakistan will do well if they can draw this test series 1-1 with Bangladesh.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd Day first test 2026

 

Well the Pakistani batsmen have somewhat restored parity in this test match with Bangladesh at Mirpur Dhaka especially their newcomers debutantes Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal. Azan Awais scored a superb century on debut while Abdullah Fazal scored a compact 60.

All the Pakistani senior batsmen failed except for Muhammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha. Although Imam ul Haq played a useful knock of 43 runs but his score wasnt substantial. Now I hope Pakistan bowl out Bangladesh for a low total of around 200 runs to stand any chance of winning this test match.

In Mohammad Abbas they have a bowler who can bowl out Bangladesh for a paltry score of under 250 runs.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan will need to bat exceedingly well as things will get tough for them in the fourth innings of this test match as the pitch wears out.

PSL HBL 2026 Final

 

Peshawar Zalmi lift the trophy for the second time in PSL history since winning it for the first time in 2017. Hyderabad Kingsmen were overawed by the occasion and their batsmen in their bid to accelerate the scoring lost their wickets at regular intervals to post a below par total of 129 runs.

Peshawar Zalmi had a very strong bowling attack and took 95 wickets out of possible 110 wickets in the season. Their batting had a very strong top 3 in the batting order in Babar Azam, Muhammad Haris and Kusal Mendis.

Hyderabad had a good all round team too but not as prolific as Peshawar zalmi. Hyderabad also didnt perform as consistently as Peshawar Zalmi winning just 5 matches out of 10 and just edging past Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings on the basis of net run rate.

In the end what I would like to say is that Peshawar Zalmi were the best team in the tournament and rightly deserved to win the tournament.

Karachi Kings knocked out of PSL 2026

 

Karachi kings have been knocked out of PSL 2026 when Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi yesterday. Karachi Kings have a lower net run rate than Lahore Qalandars with 5 wins each so therefore Lahore Qalandars displace Karachi Kings at fourth place in the PSL 2026 table.

There are many reasons for Karachi Kings elimination from the tournament. First of all David Warner's absence was a big blow to Karachi Kings both as captain and as a player before he returned it was too late for Karachi Kings to recover. Karachi Kings bowling was poor throughout the tournament and no bowler except for Hasan Ali was consistent. The pitches in Karachi didnt suit them that's why they didnt win a single match in Karachi.

In the end what I would like to say is that Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal should select a better team for PSL 2027 season if they are to win the tournament.

Karachi Kings lose again in PSL 2026

 

Karachi Kings losing streak in PSL 2026 continues as they lost a nail biting match against Multan Sultan by 11 runs. Karachi kings bowling needs a lot to be desired as mainly its bowling is leaking so many runs that karachi are now in a losing streak of four losses in a row. Karachi came close to winning this time but again their bowlers leaked a huge total of 207 runs that Multan Sultan scored.

Without David Warner even Karachi's batting suffers as their new openers seldom give them a good start. The batting form of all rounders Khushdil Shah and Moeen Ali is also a cause for concern. In bowling no bowler is effective perhaps only Hasan Ali is effective.

In the end what I would like to say is that Karachi Kings will need to improve their batting and bowling up a few knots if they are going to get back to their winning ways.