Published: 09:44 AM, 21 May 2026
Bangladesh jump India on WTC27 standings after Pakistan win
State Minister congratulates national team on winning Test series
Bangladesh boost their chances of appearing in the World Test Championship Final with an impressive victory over Pakistan. -BCB
Bangladesh have moved above India and into fifth place on the ICC World Test Championship standings following an impressive 78-run triumph over Pakistan in the second Test in Sylhet.
The Asian side wrapped up the series-clinching victory during the morning session on the final day of the Test, with their bowlers taking the last three Pakistan wickets to ensure a 2-0 series scoreline.
Spinner Taijul Islam was the hero for Bangladesh as he collected six Pakistan wickets, which included two scalps on the final day as the visitors attempted to pull off a record run chase of 437.
Shoriful Islam was the other bowler to strike on the final day as he picked up the prized wicket of Mohammad Rizwan for 94 that gave the hosts the advantage.
The series triumph was Bangladesh's first at home against Pakistan and their second successive sweep over their Asian rivals after their 2-0 win on Pakistani soil in 2024.
The victory sees Bangladesh move up to fifth on the World Test Championship standings with a win-loss percentage of 58.33 percent, surpassing India who drop to sixth.
Pakistan remain in eighth place on the standings following the loss.
Meanwhile, State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. AminulHaque has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Bangladesh national cricket team for their historic 2-0 victory in the two-match Test series against the Pakistan cricket team and setting a unique record of winning four consecutive Test matches.
In a congratulatory message on Wednesday, the State Minister said that this magnificent 78-run victory in the second Test against Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is an unforgettable chapter in our cricket history.
By winning four consecutive Test matches against the powerful Pakistan, Bangladesh has proven that Bangladesh is now a big force for any team in Test cricket.
This is the first time in their Test history that they have won so many consecutive matches against any team, which is a great pride for the entire nation.
The State Minister thanked all concerned, including the players, coaches and the cricket board, for their extraordinary performance throughout the match.
He expressed hope that by maintaining this streak of success, the Bangladesh cricket team will bring greater glory and honor to the country in the future.
With back-to-back comprehensive victories following their historic away series win in late 2024, Shanto's clinical side has definitively underscored a profound power shift in Asian red-ball cricket.
Earlier, Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam produced a masterful bowling performance to claim 6-120, dismantling Pakistan's stubborn resistance on the final morning to secure a 78-run victory for Bangladesh in the second Test.
The dramatic win at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium completes a historic 2-0 series sweep, marking Bangladesh's fourth consecutive Test triumph over Pakistan.
