Bangladeshi pacer Hasan Mahmood and Nahid Rana decimated Pakistan on the fourth day of the second and final Test as the hosts were bowled out for 172, setting up a 185-run target for Tigers to win the second and final Test and take the series 2-0 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Hasan claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5-43. while Nahid claimed 4-.44.

Earlier in the day, Nahid struck thrice in the morning session to reduce Pakistan to 117-6 at Lunch.

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman then put together a 55-run stand for the seventh wicket. Hasan, who had taken two wickets the previous day, dismissed Rizwan for 43 and removed Mohammad Ali for a golden duck the very next ball to leave Pakistan eight down.

Salman then carried on his lone vigil for a few more overs and remained unbeaten on 47 to take the lead above 180.

The batters now have a golden opportunity to earn Bangladesh their maiden Test series win over Pakistan with over four session still left in the match.

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