Sylhet, Bangladesh - The second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan is currently underway at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The series sees Bangladesh holding a 1-0 lead, following a significant 104-run victory in the previous match. This sets the stage for Bangladesh to potentially secure a second consecutive 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan.
The match, scheduled from May 16 to May 20, 2026, commenced at 10:00 AM local time in Bangladesh, which corresponds to 9:30 AM IST and 4:00 AM GMT.
Broadcast and Streaming Access
Fans in Pakistan can follow the action via PTV Sports for television broadcasts, with Tapmad offering live streaming services. In Bangladesh, T Sports and Nagorik TV are telecasting the series. For viewers in the United Kingdom, Premier Sports holds the broadcast rights. North American audiences can tune into Willow TV. In India, the second Test is available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website. No live television telecast is available for Indian viewers.
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Series Context and Team Lineups
This two-Test series is part of Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh. Pakistan, currently ranked fifth in the World Test Championship standings, enters this fixture with a historical advantage in head-to-head Test encounters, boasting 12 wins to Bangladesh's 3. However, recent form indicates a shift, with Bangladesh having won their last three Test encounters against Pakistan, including a whitewash in Pakistan last year.
The Bangladesh squad for the second Test features: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana.
Pakistan's lineup includes: Azan Awais, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Khurram Shahzad.
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The series' outcome may be influenced by the performance of Pakistan's spin duo, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, against Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, particularly in home conditions. The visiting side, under captain Shan Masood, blends experienced players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi with uncapped individuals, suggesting a transitional phase for the team.
