On the fourth afternoon of the second Test in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 172 thanks to a career-best 5 for 43 from Hasan Mahmud and a 4 for 44 effort from Nahid Rana. That meant that the visitors would need to pursue 185 in order to win the two-match series handily. Salman Agha led the lower order for the second time in the game with an undefeated 47. Before Pakistan was out of the game in 46.4 overs, he and Mir Hamza scored 27 runs for the last wicket.

Rana was the main wrecker as Bangladesh quickly eliminated four Pakistani batsmen in the morning session, going 3 for 22 in a blistering burst. With a 21-run lead, the hosts appeared to be having a successful morning as Saim Ayub and Shan Masood were doing well.