Bangladesh has etched its name in cricket history by achieving a remarkable milestone—securing their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan. The historic win came in the opening match of the series, where Bangladesh defeats Pakistan by ten wickets; after 14 previous encounters that ended in 12 losses and one draw for Bangladesh, this victory marks a big achievement. Notably, the match also saw Bangladesh achieving their first-ever 10-wicket win in Test cricket.
Bangladesh Defeats Pakistan in Historic Test Match
Bangladesh’s victory over Pakistan is not only a display to their growing power in cricket but also a huge moment in the sport’s history. With this win, Bangladesh has now defeated every major cricketing nation except India and South Africa in Test matches. The triumph also had substantial implications for the ICC World Test Championship standings. Bangladesh leapfrogged Pakistan and South Africa, climbing to the sixth spot, while Pakistan slipped to eighth with a point percentage of 30.56%.
Resilient Performance Seals the Win
The match, which began with a damp start due to a delayed outfield, evolved into a thrilling contest by the fifth day. Despite limited play on the first day, Bangladesh quickly gained the upper hand by taking four crucial Pakistani wickets.
Although Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel’s centuries provided Pakistan with hope, Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim and Shadnam Ismail countered with stellar performances, ensuring a strong lead. Pakistan, starting Day 5 at 23/1, collapsed to 146 all out, leaving Bangladesh with just 30 runs to chase—a target they achieved effortlessly in under seven overs, marking a momentous victory.
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