Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh in the second Test match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 16, 2026. The match is being played under overcast conditions, with the pitch offering assistance to the bowlers early on.
Pakistan Playing XI
Pakistan made two changes to their lineup from the first Test. Imam-ul-Haq and Noman Ali were replaced by Babar Azam and Khurram Shahzad, respectively. Shaheen Afridi was also rested, with Sajid Khan coming into the side. The playing XI is: Azan Awais, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas.
Bangladesh Playing XI
Bangladesh also made two changes. Shadman Islam was replaced by Tanzid Hasan, who made his Test debut. Ebadot Hossain was replaced by Shoriful Islam. The playing XI is: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Squads
Bangladesh Squad: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Amite Hasan.
Pakistan Squad: Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Babar Azam, Amad Butt, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori.
Head-to-Head in Tests
Pakistan and Bangladesh have played 16 Test matches against each other, with Pakistan winning 12 and Bangladesh winning 3, while 1 match ended in a draw.
Pitch Report
Former cricketer Athar Ali Khan provided pitchside insights, noting that the surface at Sylhet has good bounce and carry. The early morning moisture could assist the seamers, but batting becomes easier as the day progresses. Spinners might come into play later in the match.
The match is being broadcast live, and fans are eagerly awaiting the action as both teams look to gain an advantage in the series.
