Bangladesh's major First Test Victory Over Pakistan
Bangladesh has made history by winning their first- ever Test match against Pakistan, securing a 10- gate palm on the final day. This palm is especially important given the current political pressures in Bangladesh.
Pakistan's Batting Struggles
Pakistan's fur lineup plodded, managing only 146 runs. Bangladesh's bowlers, especially their fast bowlers, snappily removed Pakistan's top batsmen, allowing the baits to take control. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, an off- incentive, and Shakib Al Hasan, a left- arm incentive who formerly served as a minister under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, were the name players. Together, they took seven lattices, helping Bangladesh achieve this major palm.
A Landmark Win for Bangladesh
This palm is Bangladesh's first in 14 Test matches against Pakistan, marking a significant achievement for the platoon. As the tea break approached, Bangladesh's openers, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam, remained unbeaten with 15 and 9 runs independently. They fluently reached a aggregate of 30 runs, leading to Bangladesh's seventh down Test match palm. Their last down palm was against New Zealand in January 2022.
Pakistan's Continued Struggles
Despite declaring at 448- 6 in the first innings, Pakistan ended up running by 117 runs. Starting their innings at 23- 1, still 94 runs behind, Pakistan was ultimately sailed out by Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack, a blend of pace and spin. Mohammad Rizwan, who had scored an unbeaten 171 in the first innings, top- scored again with 51 runs. still, his teammates could n’t support him, falling to reckless shots and Bangladesh's aggressive field placements under captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.
Bangladesh's Dominant Bowling
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan were the name bowlers. Mehidy finished with emotional numbers of 4- 21, while Shakib took 3- 44. The pace triad of Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana also contributed with a gate each, leading to Pakistan's collapse. The morning session was a turning point, with Bangladesh tensing their grip on the game. Pakistan plodded under pressure, losing five pivotal lattices and limping to 108- 6.
Crucial Moments in Pakistan's Innings
Pakistan’s collapse began beforehand when Hasan Mahmud dismissed captain Shan Masood for 14 in the alternate over. Masood, who had a contentious moment with the arbiter Richard Kettleborough before, was caught out after Bangladesh successfully challenged the decision. Babar Azam, who nearly got out for a alternate duck, was dropped by wicketkeeper Litton Das on his first ball. Babar tried to fight back, hitting three boundaries, but was ultimately dismissed for 22 by fast bowler Nahid Rana. Pakistan's middle order atrophied as batsmen lost their countenance to Shakib and Mehidy. First- innings centurion Saud Shakeel was stumped for a duck after trying an gratuitous shot against Shakib.
Abdullah Shafique also fell due to poor shot selection, performing in a top- edge catch at point. Salman Ali Agha was dismissed by Mehidy, who set up the edge of his club. After the lunch break, Bangladesh continued to dominate, with Mehidy taking three further lattices. Rizwan, after reaching his half- century, under- edged a reach off Mehidy, leading to his redundancy
Mohammad Ali, Pakistan's No. 11, was trapped leg before gate, sealing the platoon’s fate.
Pakistan's Winless Streak Continues
This defeat extends Pakistan's winless band in home Test matches to nine games — five losses and four draws — since their last palm against South Africa in Rawalpindi in 2021. The alternate Test will also be played in Rawalpindi, starting coming Friday, after being moved from Karachi due to ongoing construction at the National Bank Stadium.