BAN vs PAK Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: Stumps - Bangladesh lead by 179 runs

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 pm 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! TAKEN! Nahid Rana wraps things up with a fifer. He 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. BANGLADESH WIN BY 104 RUNS AND GO 1-0 UP IN THE SERIES.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, 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, Back of a length, angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas lets this one through.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller, outside off, swinging in. Mohammad Abbas covers the stumps and shoulder arms the delivery.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, 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, Tossed up, on middle, Shaheen Afridi blocks it back to the bowler. Third maiden over for Miraz! 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Full, on off, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Miraz drags his length back, on off, Shaheen Afridi bunts it to the off side.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Full, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, Pitches it up, does Miraz, on off, Shaheen Afridi blocks it to short cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Shaheen Afridi, 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, Pitches it up, does Rana, on off, Abbas blocks it down the track.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, Fuller, around off, Mohammad Abbas knocks it to covers.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, On a good length, on off, Mohammad Abbas dabs it to the off side.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, 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, 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, Good-length delivery, on off, Mohammad Abbas dabs it to cover.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, Dragged back, on off, Shaheen Afridi is solid in his defense. Maiden!

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, Fires this one full and outside off, Shaheen Afridi reaches out and guides it to point.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, Flighted, full and around off, Shaheen Afridi taps it out towards point.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, Short again and on middle, turns in, Shaheen Afridi blocks it on the back foot.

Taijul Islam to Shaheen Afridi, 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, Floated, full and on middle, Shaheen Afridi tucks it to short leg.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Abbas, 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, 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! 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, 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, 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! 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, 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! 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, Slows it up, full and on middle, Hasan Ali defends it on the front foot.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, Flatter, full and on off, Hasan Ali gets forward and fends it away.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, Tossed up, full and on middle, Hasan Ali tucks it a bit uppishly but well wide of short leg.

Taijul Islam to Hasan Ali, Floated, full and on off, Hasan Ali taps it to the off side.

Nahid Rana to Noman Ali, 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, A wide yorker, just outside off, Noman Ali squeezes it out on the bounce to gully.