Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2020

Before the start of the Test series, Babar was placed at seventh spot in the rankings as he continues to make a significant impact in Tests

Yasir Shah hastened the demise of Bangladesh's second innings with two strikes on the fourth morning of the first Test

He proceeded to celebrate in a manner that was deemed by the ICC as provocative and could have sparked an aggressive response

At the close, Bangladesh were 126-6 and needing another 86 runs to avoid an innings defeat with two days to play.

At close, Azam was still batting with Asad Shafiq on 60, piling agony on the visitors during their unbroken 137-run stand

A persistent pattern of loose strokes saw several Bangladeshi batsmen throw away decent starts

Bangladesh were reeling at 161 for 6 at one point but Mithun and Taijul Islam added 53 runs for the seventh wicket stand

Pakistan's next Test assignment following the completion of the home series against Bangladesh, is the three-match series in England.

Pakistan are hot favourites in their backyard against Bangladesh as the touring party lacks several regulars