Bangladesh Defeats Pakistan by Ten Wickets in First Test

In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, Bangladesh triumphed over Pakistan by ten wickets on Day 5 of the first Test match held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Bangladesh cricket team in the ongoing series.

Pakistan began the match with a formidable first innings score of 448 runs, with standout performances from Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 171 runs, and Saud Shakeel, who added 141 runs. Their efforts were pivotal in establishing a strong total for the home side.

In response, the Bangladesh team delivered a stellar performance in their first innings, amassing 565 runs. Mushfiqur Rahim topped the batting chart for Bangladesh with an impressive score of 191 runs, supported by Shadman Islam, who contributed 93 runs. This strong batting performance allowed Bangladesh to take a commanding lead in the match.

During the third innings, Pakistan struggled, being bowled out for just 146 runs. Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer again for Pakistan, contributing 51 runs. The Bangladesh bowlers, led by Mehidy Hasan, who took 4 wickets for 21 runs, and Shakib Al Hasan, with 3 wickets for 44 runs, put up a disciplined display to restrict Pakistan’s batting.

Chasing a modest target of 30 runs, the Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam scored the required runs without losing a wicket, sealing a historic win for their team. The final score reflected Bangladesh’s dominance in this match, marking a significant milestone in their Test cricket history.