Pakistan national men's cricket team has taken a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021. Therefore, the Bangladesh national men's cricket team has no choice but to win the second match to finish the series at 1-1. The Bangladesh team's performance in the first Test was really encouraging. Besides, a number of changes to the playing XI are expected for the forthcoming match, which could assist the host in performing even better against Pakistan. Take a look at three reasons why Bangladesh can win the second Test against Pakistan.   Bangladesh can win the second match for three reasons in BAN vs PAK Test Series 2021  Bangladesh have a chance to stun Pakistan in the second Test for a number of reasons. Three major factors why Bangladesh can win the contest are mentioned here.  Bangladesh’s record in Tests at SBNCS, Mirpur   Bangladesh's Test record at the SBNCS, Mirpur, is one of the key reasons they will play with confidence against Pakistan in the second match. The Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Mirpur hosted the majority of Bangladesh's 15 Test victories. The most three victories were against Zimbabwe, as well as one each against England, Australia, and the West Indies. Tigers have a good track record at the Mirpur ground when it comes to beating big teams. Overall, they have 6 victories, 12 defeats, and 3 draws in 21 matches at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Bangladesh will hope to improve their record by winning the second Test against Pakistan.   Read Youth ODI: Nabil’s ton helps Young Tigers beat India by 113 runs Bangladesh’s record at SBNCS, Mirpur    Opposition Match Win Lose Draw Zimbabwe 3 3 0 0 Australia 1 1 0 0 England 2 1 1 0 West Indies 4 1 3 0 India 2 0 2 0 New Zealand 2 0 0 2 Pakistan 2 0 2 0 South Africa 2 0 1 1 Sri Lanka 3 0 3 0     Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/  Read West Indies leading Sri Lanka despite Mendis’ 6 wickets

Bangladesh fought hard all the way to the end despite losing the first Test to a high-flying Pakistan side, something they have lacked in recent international matches. The second match of the series will commence on Saturday, December 4 at the SBNCS in Mirpur. Shakib Al Hasan, as well as pacer Taskin Ahmed, will be available for the second Test. Shakib’s presence will certainly affect the outcome of the contest. Shakib Al Hasan's likely impact in the upcoming BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021 is discussed in this article. How can Shakib Al Hasan make an impact in the second Test? Shakib Al Hasan was unable to play in the first Test match due to a hamstring injury. He went for a fitness test and passed it on Monday. Therefore, the selectors picked Shakib for the final Test. They also selected top-order batsman Mohammad Naim and bowler Taskin Ahmed, who was forced out of the first encounter owing to a finger injury. Mohammad Naim's selection was the most unexpected, considering he is primarily known as a limited-overs specialist batter. It would be interesting to see if he replaces Saif Hasan or Shadman Islam in the next game. Because Naim's first-class track record isn't exactly great. He only averaged 16.63 in six first-class outings. It's really unclear what criteria the selectors apply to choose a player. Read: Tigers humiliated at home as Pakistan seal Chattogram Test Given Bangladesh's first-match performance, two changes appear to be inevitable for the second Test. Shakib Al Hasan will most likely replace Yasir Ali or one of the openers, while Taskin Ahmed may likely replace Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi. Shakib Al Hasan's primary goal in the match will be to strengthen Bangladesh's middle order. In the opening match, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das were among the leading run-scorers. So, Shakib's inclusion will bolster the middle-order. Bangladesh team management will be expecting a more consistent performance from the batsmen in the presence of veteran Shakib. However, Shakib will have a greater influence in the bowling department. Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz looked sturdy against Pakistan's batters in the first match of the series. Adding Shakib Al Hasan would provide more variety and luxury for skipper Mominul Haque when it comes to rotating the bowlers. Shakib has a stellar record at the Mirpur ground along with Mehidy and Taijul. The three can cause havoc on Pakistan's batting lineups with their spin bowling diversity. Read World Peace Conf: A friendly cricket match held in city Top 3 most wicket-takers at the SBNCS, Mirpur (Test format) Player Match Wickets BBI BBM Ave Econ 5W Shakib Al Hasan 17 63 6/59 10/153 31.20 2.97 7 Taijul Islam 9 52 8/39 9/81 23.09 2.98 2 Mehidy Hasan Miraz 6 41 7/58 12/117 17.02 2.90 5    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021: Second Match Venue Stats        The Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur will host the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan. 2nd Test Venue: SBNCS, Mirpur Test Matches Played: 21 | Bat-first (won): 11 | Bat-Second (won): 7 | Highest Individual Innings: 226 (Azhar Ali) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 12/117 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz) | Highest Team Innings: 730/6d | Lowest Team Innings: 110      Bangladesh’s Test record (SBNCS): Win: 6 | Lost: 12 | Draw: 3 Pakistan’s Test record (SBNCS): Win: 2 | Lost: 0    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Bottom Line On paper, Pakistan will be the favourite in the BAN vs PAK 2nd Test 2021 match. The visitors will be under less pressure heading into this encounter because they have taken a 1-0 series lead. Pakistan will win the series with a draw in the second Test. However, Pakistan would face serious criticism if they lose the contest. Therefore, they will play the game with the aim of whitewashing the home team.  Read: ICC Ranking Update: Nabi catches up Shakib Bangladesh can impede their momentum by crafting a perfect strategy for this match. Moreover, the presence of Shakib Al Hasan would motivate the Bangladeshi team to achieve their goal in the competition. Overall, the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2021 could finish in a closely contested match.

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the morning session of the first Test at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday (November 30). Bangladesh showed a true fighting spirit in this encounter despite missing a number of important players. The Bangladesh Men's National Cricket Team's performance in this match was by far the best since they resumed international cricket in January of this year. Let's look at some of the key points for Bangladesh from the first match of the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021.  First Match Report: BAN vs PAK Test Series 2021   Bangladesh scored 330 runs in their first innings after batting first. Liton Das made the highest 114, followed by Mushfiqur Rahim with 91. Bangladesh set up a respectable total in the first innings thanks to a 206-run stand between Liton and Mushfiqur in the fifth wicket. Pakistan's right-arm bowler Hasan Ali took the highest five wickets. Read: New Zealand ekes out dramatic draw in 1st test against India In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 286 runs, falling 44 runs short of Bangladesh's first innings total. Pakistan openers, Abid Ali (133) and Abdullah Shafique (52) put on a 146-run first-wicket stand, laying the foundation for the innings. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took the most wickets in the innings with seven. Bangladesh were bowled out for 157 runs in their second innings after taking a 44-run lead. Liton Das scored the most runs with 59, while Pakistan bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took the most wickets with 5. Pakistan achieved the 202-run total with the loss of two wickets in the first session of day 5. Abid Ali and Abdullah Shafique made a strong opening stand once again. Pakistan's triumph was made easier by their 151-run partnership. Abid Ali was named player of the match for his contributions with the bat in this match. Read Tigers humiliated at home as Pakistan seal Chattogram Test Key Takeaways for Bangladesh in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test      A few players of Bangladesh performed really well in this encounter. Their efforts helped the host to put up a strong fight against Pakistan in the first Test of the series. The following are the important takeaways from the encounter for Bangladesh. Liton and Mushfiqur reclaim their batting form Prior to this match, Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim had a dismal run of form on the international stage. They were even dropped for the T20I series against Pakistan after a poor showing at the T20 World Cup 2021. However, the selectors have put their faith in both senior players for the Test series, and they have rewarded their faith by playing two responsible knocks in the first innings. Their 200-run partnership helped Bangladesh to a lead over Pakistan in the first innings. Liton scored his first century in Test cricket, while Mushfiqur Rahim amassed more than 90 runs. Liton played another solid knock in the second innings. Bangladesh will play two Test matches against New Zealand following this series, thus both players have regained their form at the right moment. Read: Ballon d'Or 2021 Winner: Lionel Messi wins the coveted award record seventh time Excellent spin bowling of Taijul Islam Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has evolved into a major transformation for Bangladesh over the years. His ability to take wickets, particularly at home, has been outstanding. Pakistan's biggest concern was Taijul Islam in the first Test. Therefore, he bowled over 40% of Bangladesh's overs in the first innings, picking up 7 wickets. Shakib Al Hasan is expected to play in the second Test, and if he does, Bangladesh's spin attack will be even more potent. Taking the game till the fifth day   Bangladesh rarely play until the fifth day of a Test match against tougher opponents. They generally lose Test matches on the third or fourth day of the contest. However, Bangladesh managed to complete 13 of the 15 sessions in the first match against Pakistan. This means Bangladesh made it to the fifth day of the game, which is a major accomplishment. Bangladesh will regularly create opportunities to win matches in the near future if they can carry the game till the fifth day. Bangladesh have a better record at the SBNCS, Mirpur in comparison to other domestic grounds. So, they can beat Pakistan in the second Test if they play to their best ability.     Read World Peace Conf: A friendly cricket match held in city Way Forward   Bangladesh fought hard as a team and made it to the fifth day of the match. The players' performances in the first match of the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021 were promising enough. They can put up an even better display in the second match, which begins on December 4. More significantly, Shakib Al Hasan is expected to play in the second Test match of this series. So, Bangladesh have a decent chance of upsetting the visiting Pakistan team in the tour's last match if they play as a unit.

Day 3 could have been Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team's best day in 2021 if they hadn't lost four wickets in the last session. However, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam rose to the occasion and took 7 Pakistan wickets in the first innings, delighting Bangladesh cricket fans. Pakistan were knocked out for 286 runs in their first innings thanks to his outstanding bowling effort. Bangladesh gained a 44-run lead in the first innings. Let's look at the likely outcomes of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. The Match Scenario of BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021 Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam gave Bangladesh the much-needed breakthrough in the opening session of day three. He struck twice in the over, in the fifth and sixth balls respectively. Pakistan suddenly found themselves at 146/2 after a brilliant performance by the openers on day 2. Pakistan lost two more wickets before lunch, leaving them with 203 runs for the loss of four wickets. Taijul Islam wreaked havoc on Pakistan's batters after the lunch break, picking up four more wickets in the mid-session. Pakistan's innings came to an end just before Tea, leaving them 44 runs shy of Bangladesh's first-inning total (330). Taijul Islam took 7 wickets for 116 runs in 44.4 overs. The lone centurion Abid Ali scored 133 runs. Read New Zealand trails India by 280 runs after day 4 of 1st test Bangladesh's openers had shown some promise when they came into bat in the second innings, but Afridi's accuracy finally rocked the top order. On the other hand, Hasan Ali removed the skipper Mominul Haque, Bangladesh finished day three with a score of 39/4. At the end of the day's play, Mushfiqur Rahim (12*) and Yasir Ali (8*) were still undefeated. The match's potential outcomes Bangladesh failed to defend 394 runs earlier this year against the West Indies on this very ground. As this result indicates, the batting may become easier during the final two days. However, this type of record-breaking pursuit is rarely observed. Batting on the final two days is always difficult on any surface in the world. Bangladesh batters should aim for a 250-run lead in the third innings in order to put pressure on Pakistan's batters. Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, and Liton Das will all have to bat for at least two full sessions on day four to achieve this. Bangladesh have a good chance of upsetting Pakistan in this match if they can do that. Read T10 Cricket on Nov 30 marking World Peace Conference On the other hand, Pakistan will seek to finish Bangladesh innings in the opening session of Day 4, and they have a good chance of doing so. If Pakistan can keep Bangladesh to under 150 runs, they would be in a strong position to win the match on day 4. However, the possibility of the match ending in a draw is fairly slim. Bangladesh will have to bat until the last session of the day and the Pakistani team will thereafter bat defensively. Bottom Line Both Bangladesh and Pakistan have a fair chance in the first Test. Bangladesh team has made a tremendous comeback in the match because of spinner Taijul Islam's outstanding bowling effort. He will be a key player for the host in Pakistan's second innings. However, batters must deliver in the second innings before Taijul can work his magic with the ball. They must bat deep to put a competitive total on the board so that bowlers can feel confident in their ability to bowl against Pakistan batters. There could be a lot of twists and turns on the fourth day of the match. The team with the most patience stands a higher chance of winning the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. Read Chattogram Test: Shaheen puts pressure back on Bangladesh

The first of two matches Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan started on Friday (November 26) at the ZACS in Chattogram. Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque chose to bat first and his side fared well after a poor start in the first innings. Yasir Ali has made his debut for Bangladesh, and he will play an important role on day two as the host aim for a big first-innings total. Liton Das's maiden Test century was the highlight of the day. Let's take a look at three crucial points from the first day of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. Three Major Highlights of the first day of BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021 Mushfiqur Rahim's tenacious batting approach There is a classic saying that goes: you can't buy experience. A well-equipped player can read the match scenario and adjust his strategy accordingly. That is precisely what Mr dependable Mushfiqur Rahim has done in the first innings. Having lost four wickets for 49 runs in 17 overs, Bangladesh seemed down-and-out when he arrived at the crease. Pakistan were in command at the time, and Bangladesh appeared to be on the verge of being bowled out for less than 100 runs. However, Mushfiqur Rahim did what any seasoned player would do and slowed things down while partnering with Liton Das. They finished the first session with a score of 69/4.  Read Bangladesh Women's Cricket: Success Stories and How can they Improve? Both players started to open their arms in the second session. Liton was a little more aggressive than Mushfiqur. However, having senior cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim as a partner had helped him bat long on day 1 despite feeling cramped several times. Mushfiqur was constantly seen communicating with Liton, pushing him to bat for a long period of time. Liton may not have reached his maiden Test century if Mushfiq had been out early in his innings. Mushfiqur Rahim has remained unbeaten on 82* and his undefeated state is the best achievement of Bangladesh's campaign on the first day. Liton Das's First Century in Tests Liton Das's maiden Test century was a momentous occasion for him. More importantly, this century came at a critical moment in Bangladesh cricket. Liton was the last batter to come to the bat on day one after Najmul Hossain Shanto's departure.

Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe in their last Test match in July 2021. However, their recent Test results have been underwhelming, with only two wins in the previous twelve games. On the other hand, Pakistan have been in good form in the longer-version format, winning five of their seven matches in 2021. In this context, a youthful Bangladesh team will have a significant challenge in the series. Let's take a look at the first match preview of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021.  Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Head-to-head Test Record History The ZACS in Chattogram will host the first match of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. The game will begin at 10 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). The series will feature a full-strength Pakistan team, while the BCB selectors have added some fresh names in the Bangladesh squad. The sixth bilateral Test series (BAN vs PAK):  This is the sixth bilateral Test series between the two countries. Both sides have previously played five bilateral series, two of which were hosted by Pakistan and three by Bangladesh. Pakistan have won all of the series between these two teams.  Read Mahmudullah retires from Test: Remembering the silent killer’s dazzling match-winning centuries Notable Test records between Bangladesh and Pakistan The following are some of Bangladesh and Pakistan's most noteworthy Test records.  Significant Test Records: BAN vs PAK   Bangladesh Pakistan Matches Played (11) 0 10 Most Runs Habibul Bashar (554 runs in 12 innings) Mohammad Hafez (650 runs in 12 innings) Highest Score Tamim Iqbal (206) Azhar Ali (226) Most hundred Shakib Al Hasan, Javed Omar, Tamim Iqbal, Habibul Bashar (1) Younis Khan (3) Most Wickets Mohammad Rafique (17) Danish Kaneria (34) Best Bowling Figures Shakib Al Hasan (6/82) Danish Kaneria (7/77)  Most Matches Habibul Bashar, Khaled Mashud (6) Mohammad Hafez, Taufeeq Umar, Younis Khan (7)  Highest Partnership Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes (312) Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq (259) Most Catches Mahmudullah (7) Younis Khan (8) Most Dismissals Khaled Mashud (9) Rashid Latif (26)                              Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021: First Match Venue Stats   The first Test will be held at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium from November 26 to 30.    1st Test Venue: ZACS, Chattogram    Test Matches Played: 20 | Bat-first (won): 8 | Bat-Second (won): 6 | Highest Individual Innings: 319 (Kumar Sangakkara) | Best Bowling Figure (Match): 13/154 (Nathan Lyon) | Highest Team Innings: 713/9d | Lowest Team Innings: 119    Read  Dhaka Division win National Cricket League 2021 Bangladesh’s Test record (ZACS): Win: 2 | Lost: 12 | Draw: 6 Pakistan’s Test record (ZACS): Win: 1 | Lost: 0 | Draw: 0     Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ 2021 BAN vs PAK 1st Test: Players to watch  Bangladesh All of Bangladesh's senior players will be absent from this encounter, with the exception of Mushfiqur Rahim. The Test statistics of three Bangladeshi players who can make a difference in the match are shown here. Mominul Haque: M: 45 | Runs: 3,349 | HS: 181 | Ave: 42.93   Mushfiqur Rahim: M: 75 | Runs: 4,696 | HS: 219* | Ave: 36.97 Taijul Islam: M: 33 | Wkts: 134 | BBM: 11/170 | Ave: 32.97    Read Tigers gear up in Chattogram for Pakistan Tests Pakistan The Pakistan team has a number of genuine match-winners. They will field a strong playing XI to make things tough for the hosts. The Test statistics for three Pakistani players who could have an impact in this match are given here.  Babar Azam: M: 35 | Runs: 2,362 | HS: 143 | Ave: 42.94 Fawad Alam: M: 13 | Runs: 895 | HS: 168 | Ave: 47.10 Hasan Ali: M: 15 | Wkts: 63 | BBM: 10/114 | Ave: 22.46     Bottom Line Pakistan clearly have the upper hand in the head-to-head Contest against Bangladesh. Bangladesh have never beaten Pakistan in the Test format. In fact, they have only drawn one match against Pakistan and have lost 10. Therefore, expecting the team tigers to win or draw this match would be unrealistic. Bangladesh's best achievement would be to play till the fifth day. Because it will be tough for the Tigers to put up a dominant performance against a full-strength Pakistan side in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021.    Read Vaughan dropped by BBC over involvement in Yorkshire crisis.