Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Highlights & Results

A historic win for Bangladesh - The first Test is over, and Bangladesh has made history in Mirpur by beating Pakistan at home for the very first time. They will be celebrating this victory that fans will remember for a long time. The second test between these sides will start on Saturday, May 16th at 4 am GMT, so be sure to join us early for the next game. Goodbye for now. Cheers!

Player of the Match - Najmul Hossain Shanto, the skipper of Bangladesh, is also the Player of the Match for his century in the first innings and his knock of 87 runs in the second innings. He says that he is very happy and proud of the entire team. Adds that they trained hard and everyone stepped up. Mentions that he didn't know that this was their first win over Pakistan at home but calls it a great experience. Shanto shares that their plan was always going to bat first. The way they have been planning and having guys like Rahim, Litton, and Mominul batting in the middle overs gives them a lot of confidence. On declaration, he says that they have a strong bowling attack and with the conditions also favouring, he was pleased with how Rana, Taskin, Taijul, and Mehidy bowled. Shanto further adds that the wicket was a bit tricky to bat in the first hour or so, but Rahim and Mominul batted brilliantly and chose the correct shots. Ends by saying that they need to enjoy this win, and then they will assess the conditions in Sylhet and plan accordingly.

Pakistan's skipper - Shan Masood says that they looked at the conditions and they felt like it's a pacers' wicket, but they failed to put pressure on the opposition. On the effort on the bowlers' performance, he adds that the opposition batters deserve some credit, especially the way Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque played in the first inning. About the two debutants, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal, he says that they have had a very good start in test cricket, but they have to be consistent and play to their optimum potential. On being asked about the second Test match of the series, Masood says that they have to take the positives from this match and work on the mistakes so that they can make a comeback.

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A statement for the Tigers - This wasn't just a win, it was a massive statement. Despite brilliant debut performances from Pakistan’s Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal, Bangladesh stayed patient and struck exactly when it mattered most. The series is off to an explosive start, and while Pakistan will rue their late collapse, Bangladesh walks away with a historic lead and a new sense of belief in the longest format.

A captain’s performance - While the bowlers finished the job, this victory belonged to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. His magnificent century in the first innings set the tone, and his 87 in the second gave the bowlers enough time to secure the win. Along with Mominul Haque’s consistent scoring, the leadership group showed the intent needed to dominate a high-quality side throughout all five days.

Nahid Rana led the charge - The star of the final act was undoubtedly Nahid Rana. His raw pace and aggressive lines were too much for the Pakistani batters to handle, as he ripped through the middle and lower order to finish with a five-wicket haul. Supported brilliantly by Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed, who shared four wickets between them, Rana ensured that Pakistan’s hopes of a miracle chase vanished in a hurry.

The final session blitz - Coming into the final session, the game was balanced on a knife edge, but Bangladesh blew it wide open with a clinical bowling display. They hunted in a pack, incredibly picking up the final seven wickets in just one session to trigger a massive Pakistani collapse. From a steady position at Tea, the visitors simply had no answers to the relentless pressure and intensity of the Bangladeshi attack.

History made in Mirpur! History has finally been scripted at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Bangladesh have done what they’ve never managed before. Beating Pakistan in a Test match on home soil. It was a victory built on pure grit and a bold declaration that dared Pakistan to chase 268. The Tigers celebrate a monumental moment that will be remembered for generations.

Nahid Rana to Shaheen Afridi, OUT! c Mahmudul Hasan Joy b Nahid Rana.OUT! TAKEN! Nahid Rana wraps things up with a fifer. BANGLADESH WIN BY 104 RUNS AND GO 1-0 UP IN THE SERIES. Rana bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Shaheen Afridi looks to pull it away, but gets cramped up to free his arms. He takes his eyes off the ball as it pops up off the gloves, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy at short leg takes a dolly. Afridi takes a review more in desperation, but UltraEdge shows a clear spike when the ball is close to the gloves. The on-field call is upheld, and the Bangladesh players are overjoyed in celebration.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, 1 run.Pitches it up, does Rana, on middle, Mohammad Abbas pushes it to the vacant mid on region and gets the single.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Back of a length, angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas lets this one through.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Fuller, outside off, swinging in. Mohammad Abbas covers the stumps and shoulder arms the delivery.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, Four!FOUR! SHOT! Short of a length, outside off. Mohammad Abbas opens the face of the bat and pushes it away, between the gully and third slip fielders for four runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Tossed up, on middle, Shaheen Afridi blocks it back to the bowler. Third maiden over for Miraz!

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Full, on off, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Miraz drags his length back, on off, Shaheen Afridi bunts it to the off side.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Full, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Pitches it up, does Miraz, on off, Shaheen Afridi blocks it to short cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, No run.A touch fuller, on off, Shaheen Afridi lunges and dabs it to cover.

Change! Mehidy Hasan Miraz rejoins the attack, replacing Taijul Islam.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Pitches it up, does Rana, on off, Abbas blocks it down the track.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Fuller, around off, Mohammad Abbas knocks it to covers.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.On a good length, on off, Mohammad Abbas dabs it to the off side.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Back of a length, on leg, Mohammad Abbas looks to tuck it, but misses and takes a blow on his left rib cage, before the ball rolls to square leg.

A mandatory concussion check is underway as Mohammad Abbas takes a hit to the helmet. The physio is having a look and Abbas is good to continue.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Ouch! Mohammad Abbas takes a nasty blow on his helmet. Short of a length, on off and middle. Mohammad Abbas looks to duck under it, but removes his eyes from the ball and it hits the grill part of the helmet.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Good-length delivery, on off, Mohammad Abbas dabs it to cover.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Dragged back, on off, Shaheen Afridi is solid in his defense. Maiden!

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Fires this one full and outside off, Shaheen Afridi reaches out and guides it to point.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Flighted, full and around off, Shaheen Afridi taps it out towards point.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Short again and on middle, turns in, Shaheen Afridi blocks it on the back foot.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Flatter, short and around off, skids through, Shaheen Afridi gets a bit late and the ball hits the bat rather than him hitting the ball before dropping to the off side.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Floated, full and on middle, Shaheen Afridi tucks it to short leg.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Hits the deck hard and around off, takes off sharply, Mohammad Abbas hangs his bat away and gets surprised as the ball zips past his bat.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, No run.Hard length and on off, Mohammad Abbas stabs it out towards extra cover. Shaheen Afridi wants the run but is sent back.

Bangladesh can see the light now. Mohammad Abbas comes out as the last man batter.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, OUT! lbw b Nahid Rana.OUT! LBW! Excellent review from Bangladesh. Another big shout for LBW, not given this time! Nahid Rana lands this on the in-between length, on middle, jags back in a long way. Noman Ali stays in his crease and tries to play at that, but does so down the wrong line. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and hits the kneeroll of the back pad. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a long chat with his players and takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the top of middle stump.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.Beaten! Good-length delivery, pitching it just outside off and swinging it away from the batter. Noman Ali looks to defend it, but the ball whistles past the outside edge.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.Short of a length and on off, holds its line, Noman Ali has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, Four!FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length and on off, nips back in, Noman Ali looks to push it away but gets an inside edge past the diving keeper to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, No run.Quicker and shorter, outside off, Shaheen Afridi tries to guide it away but misses.

Bangladesh are just two wickets away from winning it. Shaheen Afridi is the new batter at the crease.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, OUT! lbw b Taijul Islam.OUT! LBW! Taijul Islam gets his second now, and Bangladesh are inching closer to the win. This is the arm ball, full and on middle, goes with the arm. Hasan Ali gets stuck in his crease trying to work it across the line, but plays down the wrong line, getting hit on the back pad. There is a massive shout for LBW, and the finger goes up instantly. However, Ali takes the review but this looks plumb. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the leg stump.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, No run.Slows it up, full and on middle, Hasan Ali defends it on the front foot.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, No run.Flatter, full and on off, Hasan Ali gets forward and fends it away.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, No run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Hasan Ali tucks it a bit uppishly but well wide of short leg.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, No run.Floated, full and on off, Hasan Ali taps it to the off side.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.Bangs this into the pitch, in the channel outside off, holds its line. Noman Ali plays inside the line of it and the ball goes through to the keeper.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.A wide yorker, just outside off, Noman Ali squeezes it out on the bounce to gully.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, 1 run.Hard length and on middle, Hasan Ali lifts his front leg and pulls it calypso style to deep square leg for a single.

Nahid Rana to Hasan Ali, No run.Back of a length and on off, Hasan Ali keeps it out to the off side.

Another one bites the dust! Hasan Ali walks up to the middle at number nine.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! b Nahid Rana.OUT! TIMBER! Not sure what happened there with Mohammad Rizwan, but Nahid Rana gets rid of both the set batters in quick succession. He lands this on a good length on the fourth stump line, gets it jag back in sharply. Rizwan fails to judge the length and the movement of the ball, offering no shot at it. The ball goes through and rattles into the middle stump. Pakistan are 153/7 now.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Short of a length and just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan leaves it alone.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, No run.Loopy delivery, full and on middle, Noman Ali turns it to the leg side.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, No run.Dragged back and around off, Noman Ali negotiates it well.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, No run.Short again and on middle too, Noman Ali stays back and blocks it out.

Taijul Islam to Noman Ali, No run.Goes short and on middle, Noman Ali moves back and keeps it out.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to long off for a single.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Tossed up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it toward mid off.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.Just short! Nahid Rana bangs this into the pitch, around off, gets some extra bounce. Noman Ali looks to play at it away from his body but gets a thick outside edge. It flies towards gully, where Mehidy Hasan Miraz dives forward but grabs it on the bounce. Maiden-wicket over!

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.Hits the length hard, on off, angling in, Noman Ali stays back and keeps it out.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, No run.Around 147 clicks, full and around off, Noman Ali lets it go.

Once again we see a wicket fall after the Drinks break. Noman Ali is the new batter at the crease.

Nahid Rana to Saud Shakeel, OUT! c Litton Das b Nahid Rana.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Nahid Rana strikes on his return to the attack. He serves this full from around the wicket, just around off and gets it to move away late. Saud Shakeel, without moving his feet, goes for the big booming drive. Gets a thin outside edge behind, where Litton Das takes his third catch of the innings, tumbling to his left. Bangladesh are four wickets away from the win now.

Nahid Rana to Saud Shakeel, No run.Good length and around off, holds its line, Saud Shakeel leaves it alone.

Nahid Rana to Saud Shakeel, No run.Right in the blockhole, on middle, tailing in, Saud Shakeel jams it back to the bowler.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Slows it up, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan leans forward and taps it to the off side.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Tossed up, full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it into the pads of the silly point fielder as the ball goes nowhere.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, 1 run.Flighted, full and on off, Saud Shakeel knocks it to long on for a single.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.Shout for LBW, but turned down! Flatter, short and on middle, turns in sharply. Saud Shakeel stays back to clip it away but misses and gets hit high on his pads. Probably a bit too high.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, 2 runs.Drops it short and around off, Saud Shakeel moves back and punches it through cover-point for a brace. 150 up for Pakistan!

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.Floated, full and on off, Saud Shakeel step across and blocks it out.

DRINKS! Bangladesh started the session with a bang, picking up both set batters in the first two overs. They did threaten with a few more close calls, but luck has not been on their side. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel have steading things for the visitors, but the hosts know that this is the last recognised batting pair, and if they break this, it would leave the game open once again for them.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Floated, fuller, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Short, on off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it down.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs.Mehidy Hasan Miraz drags his length back, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it from his back foot to the right of the sweeper cover fielder for a brace.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Slower through the air, fuller, on leg. Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it to short fine leg.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Quicker and short, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it to square leg.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.Fuller, on off and middle, Saud Shakeel eases it back to the bowler.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.On a length, on the stumps, Saud Shakeel punches it to mid-wicket.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.A touch fuller, on off, Saud Shakeel rests it down the track.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.Short, outside off, Saud Shakeel pushes it to cover.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.Short, on the stumps, Saud Shakeel clips it to mid-wicket.

Taijul Islam to Saud Shakeel, No run.Full, on middle, Saud Shakeel blocks it down.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Fuller, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan clips it to square leg for no run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Fullish, around off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Short, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan fends it to the off side.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Saud Shakeel, 1 run.Short, outside off, Saud Shakeel cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.A touch fuller, pitching just outside of and turns in. Mohammad Rizwan looks to sweep but misses the connection from his bat. The ball thumps his gloves and goes past the left of the keeper. Single taken.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Miraz starts with a shorter one, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan lets it travel to the keeper.

Spin from both ends as Mehidy Hasan Miraz replaces Taskin Ahmed.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Tossed up, angling down the leg side, Mohammad Rizwan clips it to deep square leg and gets a comfortable single.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Short once again, outside off. Rizwan looks to cut it away but gets beaten.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Short of a length, just outside off. Rizwan leaves it alone.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Huge shout bat-pad, but not given! Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan prods forward to defend but misses as the ball deflects off the pads and lobs up towards first slip, where Mahmudul Hasan Joy grabs it. The close-in fielders start celebrating but get nothing from the umpire. Shanto goes for the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is missing the leg stump. Bangladesh lose a review.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out.

Taijul Islam to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it to mid off.