Bangladesh Takes Control in Second Test Against Pakistan

On Day 4 of the second Test in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh's Nahid Rana delivered a stunning performance, claiming three wickets for just 22 runs, leaving Pakistan struggling at 117 for 6 at lunch. The hosts began the day positively with Saim Ayub and Shan Masood, but Ayub's dismissal sparked a collapse as Rana quickly took control. Mohammad Rizwan provided some resistance, remaining unbeaten on 38, while Salman Agha helped stabilize the innings to extend Pakistan's lead to 129 runs. Babar Azam's continued struggles in Test cricket were evident as he fell for just 11 runs, marking a poor run over the past eight matches. Bangladesh, fresh from a 10-wicket victory in the first Test, is on the cusp of a clean sweep. The match's current scoreline reflects a tense battle, with both teams keenly aware of their standings in the World Test Championship.