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Bangladesh have done it again. And this time, it's even sweeter.
They beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test at Sylhet to complete a 2-0 series whitewash. Yes, you read that right. Back-to-back Test series wins against Pakistan. On home soil. In style.
Let me tell you how it all happened.
Litton Das Saves the Day After Early Collapse
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first. Smart move? It looked like it.
Mohammad Abbas struck in the very first over. Before Bangladesh knew it, they were 116 for 6. Total disaster.
But then came Litton Das.
He played like a man possessed. Hit a brilliant counter-attacking century and dragged Bangladesh to 278 in the first innings. From 116/6 to 278 — that's a massive recovery.
For Pakistan, Khurram Shahzad took four wickets, while Abbas, Hasan Ali, and Sajid Khan supported well. But Litton's knock changed everything.
Bangladesh Bowlers Take Charge
Pakistan's batting fell apart under pressure.
Taskin Ahmed removed both openers early. Pakistan were struggling at 23/2.
Then Babar Azam showed why he's class — scored a beautiful 68 on his return. But once he got out to Nahid Rana, the middle order collapsed like a house of cards.
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Pakistan could only manage a little over 230 runs. Bangladesh had a 46-run lead after the first innings. That's huge.
Mushfiqur and Litton Pile On the Runs
In the second innings, Bangladesh didn't mess around.
Mushfiqur Rahim played like a legend. Scored a magnificent 137 — his 14th Test century.
Litton Das continued his golden form with a solid 69. Mahmudul Hasan Joy also chipped in with a fifty at the top.
Bangladesh set Pakistan a massive target: 437 runs to win. On a Day 5 pitch that was breaking up. Good luck.
Pakistan Fight Back, But Taijul Has Other Plans
Pakistan's chase looked impossible. But they didn't give up.
Captain Shan Masood scored 71. Babar Azam added 47. Then Taijul Islam removed both of them. Game over? Not yet.
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha put together a brilliant 134-run partnership. Suddenly, Pakistan had hope. Salman made 71 before Taijul broke the stand. Rizwan stayed unbeaten overnight on 75.
The Final Morning: Taijul Magic
The last day started dramatically.
Pakistan added quick runs through Rizwan and Sajid Khan. But then Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made a brilliant move — he brought Taijul Islam back into the attack.
And Taijul delivered.
He removed Sajid Khan for 28. That was his 18th five-wicket haul in Tests.
Then the big one. Rizwan, fighting so close to a century, edged to gully for 94. Just 6 runs short. Heartbreaking.
Taijul then wrapped things up by dismissing Khurram Shahzad for a duck.
Pakistan were bowled out for 358. Bangladesh won by 78 runs.
Taijul Islam: The Hero of the Match
What a performance!
6 wickets for 120 runs in the second innings
9 wickets in the match
Absolute match-winner. Take a bow, Taijul.
What This Means
This is not just a win. It's a statement.
Bangladesh have now whitewashed Pakistan twice in a row in Tests. At home. With spin, pace, batting, and belief.
They are no longer just "competitive" — they are dominant. And world cricket is taking notice.
Final thought:
From 116/6 to a series whitewash. From underdogs to history-makers. Bangladesh are playing a brand of cricket that's fearless, exciting, and effective.
And honestly? It's beautiful to watch.