Bangladesh maintained firm control over Pakistan in the Sylhet Test, ending the second day with a 156-run overall lead. After dismissing Pakistan for 232 in their first innings, Bangladesh reached 110 for three in their second innings, adding to their 46-run first-innings advantage. The hosts aim to bat through the third day to build an insurmountable total. Pakistan’s batting struggles continued, with only Babar Azam showing resistance through a composed 68, while the rest of the middle order faltered again.

Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated early, with Taskin Ahmed taking two wickets in his first two overs, supported by Nahid Rana, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taijul Islam, who dismantled Pakistan’s middle and lower order. Despite Khurram Shahzad’s earlier optimism about scoring 400-plus, Pakistan collapsed for 232. Bangladesh’s openers had mixed fortunes, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy scoring a half-century after a first-innings duck, while debutant Tanzid Hasan Tamim managed only 26 and 4.

As the match heads into the third day, Pakistan face a daunting task to recover, with their confidence visibly shaken and Bangladesh poised to push for a decisive victory.