Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match: Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the second and final Test of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

The visitors made three changes to their playing XI as they look to bounce back after a 104-run defeat in the opening Test in Dhaka. Star batter Babar Azam returned to the side after recovering from a knee injury, replacing Imam-ul-Haq. Abdullah Fazal moved up to open the innings alongside Azan Awais, while Babar slotted in at No. 4.

Pakistan also made two changes in the bowling department, with pacer Khurram Shahzad and off-spinner Sajid Khan replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi and Noman Ali.

Bangladesh made two changes to their lineup. Tanzid Hasan was handed his Test debut after opener Shadman Islam was ruled out due to injury, while left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam replaced Ebadot Hossain in the pace attack.

Overcast conditions greeted both teams in Sylhet after heavy rain earlier in the morning. However, the groundstaff ensured the outfield was ready in time for the start of play, although weather interruptions remain a possibility during the day.

Pakistan trail 0-1 in the two-match series and need a victory in Sylhet to avoid a series defeat.

Playing XIs

Pakistan (Playing XI): Azan Awais, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana