Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 5, Live Score Updates: On Brink Of Historic Defeat, Pakistan Hope For Magical Turnaround

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 5, Live Updates: Bangladesh will look to seal the victory on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The visitors will resume their innings at 42/0 as they 143 runs more to win. Currently, Zakir Hasan (31*) and Shadman Islam (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease for Bangladesh. Earlier, Pakistan were bundled out for 172 on Day 4. Resuming the day on 9/2, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salma scored 43 and 47* respectively and helped Pakistan reach a good total. (Live Scorecard)

PITCH REPORT - Bazid Khan is near the deck. He notes that Hasan Mahmud got the ball to swing effectively by pitching it up and he made the batters play those deliveries. Feels that Pakistan will need to adopt a similar approach, encouraging the batters to drive. Bazid opines that relying on short balls will not be as effective, instead, consistent full-length deliveries will be key to building pressure.

UPDATE - 4.20 am GMT - Live visuals show overcast skies over the stadium, but there's no rain at the moment as the Pakistan players engage in fielding drills. If the weather holds, we should have a prompt start. Stick around.

Bad light and subsequent rain curtailed play after the Tea interval, but let's hope for better conditions today and a dramatic finish. While overnight rain is expected to persist into the morning, it's anticipated to clear by the afternoon. With Bangladesh needing 143 more runs to clinch the match and the series, Pakistan will be hoping for a spirited bowling performance on what could be a tricky final-day pitch. Can Pakistan mount a comeback and deny Bangladesh a famous victory, or will the visitors complete a rare