Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed 5-61 as Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan for 274 in its first innings of the series deciding second Test at Rawalpindi today.

As the first day was washed out due to persistent rain, Bangladesh put Pakistan into bat first and took immediate control of the match, thanks to Miraz’s brilliance.

He was ably supported by pacer Taskin Ahmed who took 3-57 in his comeback Test. Taskin who played his first Test match after June 2023 replaced fellow pacer Shoriful Islam, who was ruled out with groin injury.

Shakib Al Hasan and Nahid Rana picked up one wicket apiece.

For Pakistan, opener Saim Ayub was the top-scorer with 58 while captain Shan Masood made 57. Salman Agha added 54.

Bangladesh are leading the two-match series by 1-0 following its historic 10-wicket victory in the first match.