RAWALPINDI – Bangladesh created history by defeating Pakistan for the first time in Test cricket at Pinid Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The Bengal Tigers secured the victory by 10 wickets, registering their first victory after 14 Tests.
On the final day of the Rawalpindi Test match, the Pakistani team was bowled out for just 146 runs in their second innings, setting only 30-run target for Bangladesh.
After starting with the loss of one wicket, captain Shan Masood added only 5 runs before getting out, while Babar Azam scored 22, Abdullah Shafique 37, Shaheen Shah Afridi 2, Naseem Shah 3, and Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, and Mohammad Ali were all dismissed without scoring.
Mohammad Rizwan played a fighting innings of 51 runs, which included 6 fours. Pakistan managed to gain only a 29-run lead against Bangladesh.
For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 4 wickets, Shakib Al Hasan 3, while Shoriful Islam, Nahid Hasan, and Hasan Mahmud claimed one wicket each.
The Bengal Tigers were given a target of just 30 runs, which openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam easily achieved without losing a wicket.
On day four, Bangladesh took a 117-run lead after posting 565 in response to Pakistan’s 448/6. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim led the charge with a remarkable 191 off 341 balls, including 22 fours and a six.
The day was dominated by Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who contributed 77 off 179 balls.
The day began with Bangladesh resuming at 316-5 in 92 overs, with Mushfiqur (55 off 122) and Liton Das (52 off 58) at the crease. Naseem Shah quickly dismissed Das, with Mohammad Rizwan taking the catch.
However, Rahim stood firm and went on to score a brilliant century, becoming the third batter to reach a hundred in this Test. Rahim and Miraz’s partnership put Pakistan on the back foot. Rahim was on track for his fourth double-century but fell short by nine runs when Mohammad Ali took his wicket.
Pakistan wrapped up the Bangladesh innings following Rahim’s dismissal, with Shaheen Afridi taking the wickets of Hasan Mahmud and Miraz, while Naseem Shah dismissed Shoriful Islam, who scored 22 off 14 balls.
