NEW DELHI: Bangladesh team on Sunday scripted history, thrashing Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test in Rawalpindi for their first-ever win in five-day cricket over the home team in 14 Tests.
With the historic win, Bangladesh became the first team to defeat Pakistan by 10 wickets in the hosts' backyard.
Bangladesh led by 117 runs on the first innings and dismissed Pakistan for 146 on the fifth day. They then chased down their 30-run target without loss.
Soon after The Tigers’ maiden win over Pakistan, social media was flooded with messages. While there were many who congratulated Bangladesh on their win, others roasted Pakistan for their embarrassing loss.
India cricketers Aakash Chopra and Wasim Jaffer too joined the online roast fest, teasing Pakistan after their defeat.
Chasing 30 for victory on final day, openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam needed just 6.3 overs to secure Bangladesh's historic win.
Pakistan's batters were largely ineffective against the Bangladeshi spinners, with Mohammad Rizwan top-scoring with 51 in the second innings.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 4-21 and Shakib Al Hasan secured 3-44.
Bangladesh lead the two-match series 1-0, with the final Test starting in Rawalpindi from August 30.
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