Bangladesh thumps Pakistan in 2nd test to complete historic clean sweep

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Bangladesh completed a second-test victory against Pakistan on the last afternoon Tuesday and achieved an historic sweep of the series.

Needing 143 more runs on the final day with 10 wickets in hand, Bangladesh knocked them off for the loss of four wickets when Shakib Al Hasan hit the winning boundary through the covers.

Bangladesh recorded only its second overseas series win; the last was against the West Indies in 2009.

The tourists won the opening test by 10 wickets and required just four days in the second after the first day was washed out in Rawalpindi.

“It (the series win) means a lot ... really happy,” Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said. “Everyone chipped in in this series, it’s totally a team game. I hope this culture will go forward.”

Coming into the series, Bangladesh had lost 12 of its last 13 tests against Pakistan and drew the other in 2015 at home.

But Shanto said the team believed in itself this time.

“Before we came here we were looking to win,” Shanto said. “The way everyone did their job, really happy ... the most important thing is their work ethic.”

Bangladesh was 26-6 in the first innings but Litton Das' 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz's 78 allowed Pakistan only a 12-run lead.

Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed then dismissed Pakistan for 172 in the second innings — the first time Bangladesh fast bowlers have taken all 10 wickets in an innings — and left Bangladesh a victory target of 184 in four sessions.

The top order showed plenty of resilience to flatten Pakistan plans of a dramatic comeback on the final day, with meaningful contributions from opener Zakir Hasan (40), Shanto (38) and Mominul Haque (34). Shakib, 21 not out and Mushfiqur Rahim, 22 not out, expertly finished the chase at 185-4 in the 56th over.

Pakistan missed chances when it chose not to review when fast bowler Mohammad Ali found the edge of Zakir's bat in the third over on Tuesday after Bangladesh resumed on 42 without loss. And Salman Ali Agha couldn’t hold onto a difficult catch of Shadman Islam in the slips.

Shanto and Mominul then kept Pakistan’s pacers at bay and watchfully played out leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, who finally got his first wicket in the match when Mominul miscued to mid-off.

The result extended Pakistan’s miserable home record in tests to 10 consecutive matches without a win in 2 1/2 years. That's happened only once before, when Pakistan lost 11 straight at home from 1969-75. Shan Masood is the first Pakistan captain to lose his first five tests.

“Extremely disappointed, especially when you start the home season,” Masood said. “The story has been a bit of the same, like, Australia (series lost 3-0 in January). We haven’t learnt our lessons.”

England come to Pakistan next for three tests next month.

“It’s never doom and gloom," Masood said. “You always keep trying, you always come back. You try and give people a chance and I think that we’re heading in the right direction.”

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Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, left, and Shakib Al Hasan celebrates after winning the second test cricket match against Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, left, celebrates with Shakib Al Hasan after winning the second test cricket match against Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto, right, shakes hand with Pakistan's Shan Masood after winning the second test cricket match against Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, second right, talks with Shakib Al Hasan, center, as they walk off the field after winning the second test cricket match against Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto holds trophy after winning the test cricket series against Pakistan at a ceremony, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's officials and players pose for photograph after winning test cricket series against Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan plays a shot during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto, right, and Mominul Haque run between the wickets during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto plays a shot during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Mominul Haque, left, and Najmul Hossain Shanto run between the wickets during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan plays a shot during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Mominul Haque, left, celebrates with Najmul Hossain Shanto as they walk off the field on the lunch break during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim plays a shot during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Zakir Hasan is bowled out Pakistan's Mir Hamza during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan's Mir Hamza, second right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Zakir Hasan during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad, right, celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Shadman Islam during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Mominul Haque plays a shot during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto plays a shot during the fifth day of second test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor on Saturday in a trade that sent right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to the Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians also received a competitive balance Round B draft pick in 2025. Cleveland moved quickly to fill the hole left by Naylor, agreeing with veteran free agent Carlos Santana on a one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The 27-year-old Naylor made his first All-Star team this season and hit a career-high 31 homers with 108 RBIs. He's been Cleveland's starting first baseman in each of the past three seasons and will become a free agent after the 2025 season.

The Diamondbacks were in the market for a first baseman after Christian Walker signed with the Houston Astros on Friday. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said Naylor's presence in the middle of the batting order should fit well with Eugenio Suarez, Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

The 25-year-old Cecconi has spent parts of the past two seasons in the big leagues. He had a 2-7 record with a 6.66 ERA last season, pitching in 20 games, including 13 starts.

Santana spent 10 seasons with Cleveland early his career over two stretches, starting out as a catcher before moving to first. The switch-hitter’s deal is pending a physical, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't finalized.

Santana was one of the club’s most popular players from 2010-17 before signing as a free agent with Philadelphia. However, his time with the Phillies didn’t go as expected and he re-signed with the Guardians in 2019 for two seasons.

Santana brings leadership and experience to a Cleveland team that won 92 games and ran away with its division last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. The Guardians beat Detroit in the AL Division Series before losing the ALCS to the New York Yankees in five games.

The 38-year-old played for the Minnesota Twins last season, batting .238 with 23 homers and 71 RBIs.

The Naylor trade is the second significant move this winter by the AL Central champions, who dealt Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez to Toronto in a three-team swap. The Guardians also acquired right-hander Luis Ortiz from the Pirates.

Naylor was a solid run producer and protected All-Star José Ramírez in the lineup. But his fielding was often suspect, and the Guardians have some other options they’d like to try going forward at first, including Kyle Manzardo.

Naylor’s departure also means he’ll no longer be teammates with younger brother, Bo, Cleveland’s primary catcher.

AP Sports Writer Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed to this report.

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FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Slade Cecconi (43) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning during a baseball game, July 10, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

FILE - Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor watches his RBI single against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)