Bangladeshi pacer Hasan Mahmood and Nahid Rana decimated Pakistan on the fourth day of the second and final Test as the hosts were bowled out for 172, setting up a 185-run target for Tigers to win the second and final Test and take the series 2-0 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Hasan claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5-43. while Nahid claimed 4-.44.
Taskin Ahmed claimed the other wicket to fall meaning Bangladesh's pace trio took all 10 Pakistan wickets in the second innings.Earlier in the day, Nahid struck thrice in the morning session to reduce Pakistan to 117-6 at Lunch.
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman then put together a 55-run stand for the seventh wicket. Hasan, who had taken two wickets the previous day, dismissed Rizwan for 43 and removed Mohammad Ali for a golden duck the very next ball to leave Pakistan eight down.
Salman then carried on his lone vigil for a few more overs and remained unbeaten on 47 to take the lead above 180.
The batters now have a golden opportunity to earn Bangladesh their maiden Test series win over Pakistan with over four session still left in the match.
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