Bangladesh vs Pakistan | LOL Classico | 2 Tests | 8th - 20th May 2026 | 9:30 am IST

[bsriharsha]

16 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

Maulana departs... Banglas with a golden opportunity to fetch a sizeable lead.

 

Batting last here won't be easy against spin duo and Rana.

Taskin takes those early wickets as well.

[Tillu]

These Pakistani tailenders are no mugs with the bat. They scored a combined 35 runs till now.

[Lone Wolf]

Just now, Tillu said:

These Pakistani tailenders are no mugs with the bat. They scored a combined 35 runs till now.

Yes Sajid Noman have in the past have shown ability to slog down the order

 

Shahzad looks like a useful slogger as well.

 

Rana should have been bowling to these guys.

[bsriharsha]

5 minutes ago, Tillu said:

These Pakistani tailenders are no mugs with the bat. They scored a combined 35 runs till now.

Better than some of their top order batsmen.

[bsriharsha]

Even a lead of 40-50 would do for Bangladesh considering that all they realistically need for a fourth innings target is 250

[bsriharsha]

Banglas taking revenge against pooks big time. 

[Gollum]

BD pacers are good. Remember they reduced us to 120/6 in Chepauk 2024, that pitch assisted pace. Ashwin, Jadeja had to save our asses that day, stitched together a 200 runs partnership. Ashwin 115, Jaddu 85. 

[bsriharsha]

Just now, Gollum said:

BD pacers are good. Remember they reduced us to 120/6 in Chepauk 2024, that pitch assisted pace. Ashwin, Jadeja had to save our asses that day, stitched together a 200 runs partnership. Ashwin 115, Jaddu 85. 

Ash/jaddu saved our arses plenty of times with the bat.

[Gollum]

Just now, bsriharsha said:

Ash/jaddu saved our arses plenty of times with the bat.

For SC conditions, you can't find a better duo. Combined they were like 3-4 players, that kind of output they had, year after year for so many years. No wonder we had 5 test maces in a row during their peak. 

[bsriharsha]

Bangla should not be bowling spin against a tail ender who knows how to play spin. 

 

Bounce him out or see him play his deliveries safely with pace. Taijul just got whacked for three consecutive sixes.

[Gollum]

22 hours ago, Lone Wolf said:

Ashwin retired, Jadeja very average darter these days.

Shami done

 

Bumrah is an ATG

Siraj v good  but both approaching mid 30's

 

BD attack is younger and has more variety.  They need to play Top teams in tests to constantly improve.

 

Touring Australia this year for tests after almost 25 years is a good one for them.

Bhai peak versions ki baat kar rha hai woh. Abhi toh hamare bowling bahut hi wahiyat hai, following the RSA series was pure torture. Had Bavuma wanted, they could have beaten us by 600-700 runs in Guwahati, that was the worst defeat in our entire history. 

Edited May 17 by Gollum

[bsriharsha]

Sajid playing for his place as a batting allrounder. 

 

He'll soon be making his documentary as how he whacked the leading spinner of the generation in Tajiul got three consecutive sixes 

[Lone Wolf]

Some poor captaincy by Shanto... Bowling spin to tail.

Shoriful and Rana should have started the session 

[bsriharsha]

11 minutes ago, Gollum said:

For SC conditions, you can't find a better duo. Combined they were like 3-4 players, that kind of output they had, year after year for so many years. No wonder we had 5 test maces in a row during their peak. 

Allowed us to go with 5 batsmen 5 bowlers and one wicketkeeper. 

[Gollum]

12 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

Some poor captaincy by Shanto... Bowling spin to tail.

Shoriful and Rana should have started the session 

Valuable 35 odd by taklu don. On this pitch, that is gold. 

[bsriharsha]

5 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Valuable 35 odd by taklu don. On this pitch, that is gold. 

Won't be too much of an issue if bangla post more than 220 in their second innings. But should never have been done. 

[Lone Wolf]

5 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Valuable 35 odd by taklu don. On this pitch, that is gold. 

Taklu is a fighter.. I'll give him that.  Pakistan stays in the contest.

Pitch though looks much better to bat now

[bsriharsha]

Just now, Lone Wolf said:

Taklu is a fighter.. I'll give him that.  Pakistan stays in the contest.

Pitch though looks much better to bat now

Plenty of time still left in the match. But Pakistan won't be chasing more than 260.

[bsriharsha]

If Bangladesh bat till tea tomorrow. They can grind them into the dust and score a decent enough score while at it. 

[Lone Wolf]

22 minutes ago, bsriharsha said:

If Bangladesh bat till tea tomorrow. They can grind them into the dust and score a decent enough score while at it. 

Their batting is their weaker suit... They would want the pitch to deteriorate quickly though