Pakistan captain Shan Masood and Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto were pictured at the toss for their second Test match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on May 16, 2026. Pakistan have won the toss and opted to field first against hosts Bangladesh in the two-match series.
Playing XI: Pakistan: Azan Awais, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Abbas.
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumar Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana.
Changes made to the playing XI include: Star batter Babar Azam returns after recovering from an injury in place of Imam-ul-Haq. Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is replaced by Khurram Shahzad. Spinner Noman Ali is replaced by Sajid Ali.
The head-to-head record between Pakistan and Bangladesh shows a significant advantage for the former, with 12 victories compared to three for Bangladesh. One match ended in a draw.
In terms of recent form, both teams have contrasting records:
Pakistan: W, W, L, L, W (last five matches)
Bangladesh: L, L, W, L, W
Notably, Pakistan's last victory came against South Africa in October last year. In the first Test, Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan by 104 runs and won the previous series 2-0 in 2024.
The upcoming match is set to be a crucial one for both teams as they look to secure a favorable result in their two-match series.
