Rawalpindi, Aug 26: In a stunning upset, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This historic win marks Bangladesh’s first-ever Test victory over Pakistan, breaking a 23-year wait and a streak of 14 encounters. Bangladesh’s comprehensive performance was led by Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who shared seven wickets in Pakistan’s second innings, dismissing them for just 146.
Pakistan’s decision to field an all-pace attack backfired, as Bangladesh’s spinners dominated the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
push({}); Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, faced criticism for his tactics, including a questionable declaration of their first innings at 448/6. Bangladesh responded with a formidable 565 runs, thanks to a stellar 191 from Mushfiqur Rahim, establishing a significant lead. Pakistan struggled in their second innings, with Mohammad Rizwan’s 51 being the top score as the team failed to mount a serious challenge.
Bangladesh’s openers, Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, needed only 6.3 overs to chase down the 30-run target and secure their historic win. The result continues Pakistan’s troubling form in Test cricket at home, with the team now enduring five losses and four draws since their last victory over South Africa in 2021.
As Bangladesh leads the two-match series 1-0, the final Test will commence at the same venue on August 30, following a venue switch from Karachi due to ongoing.