Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam produced another match-winning performance as Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan with a 78-run victory in Sylhet on Wednesday.
Taijul claimed six wickets in Pakistan's second innings to finish with match figures that underlined his importance to Bangladesh's dominance on a deteriorating Sylhet surface.
Defending a daunting 437-run target on the final day, Bangladesh relied heavily on Taijul's control and accuracy as the spinner repeatedly broke crucial partnerships to deny Pakistan any realistic chance of an unlikely chase.
The experienced left-armer removed key batters including Babar Azam and Pakistan captain Shan Masood during a decisive spell that shifted momentum firmly in Bangladesh's favour.
As Pakistan attempted to fight back through Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha, Taijul maintained relentless pressure from one end, exploiting rough patches and uneven turn on the fifth-day pitch.
He eventually finished with six wickets in the innings, sealing the victory by dismissing Khurram Shahzad to spark celebrations among the home players and supporters.
Taijul received strong support from pacers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, but it was the spinner who once again emerged as Bangladesh's most dependable weapon in home conditions.
The performance added another memorable chapter to Taijul's impressive Test career, with the 34-year-old continuing to establish himself as one of Bangladesh's greatest red-ball bowlers.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised Taijul after the victory, describing his consistency and experience as vital to the team's success throughout the series.
Taijul's spell proved decisive after Bangladesh had built control of the match through strong batting performances from Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das.
With the six-wicket haul, Taijul once again demonstrated his ability to deliver under pressure and helped Bangladesh secure one of the most significant Test series victories in the nation's cricket history.
