Bangladesh secured a comprehensive 2-0 series sweep against and etched their name in cricket history. Pakistan In the Test series that ended on Tuesday. The second Test played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium witnessed a thrilling chase as Bangladesh successfully chased down the target of 185 runs in the 56th over of their second innings. It made the victory even sweeter Shakib Al Hasanthe experienced all-rounder scored the winning runs.
This victory was a historic milestone for Bangladesh as it was their first Test series win against Pakistan. Throughout the series, Bangla Tigers’ dominance was evident with their standout performances Lytton Das and Mehidi Hasan Miraz.
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Excellent contributions by Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Before this series, Bangladesh had never tasted victory in a Test match against Pakistan. However, they turned the tables dramatically, claiming a 10-wicket win in the first Test and followed it up with another impressive six-wicket win in the second.
The second Test saw Litton and Mehidy Hasan play a vital role in Bangladesh’s success. In the first innings, the duo rescued Bangladesh from a perilous 26/6 for a crucial partnership. Mehidi scored a valuable 78 off 124 balls while Litton showed his class with 138 balls.
Mehidy Hasan not only excelled with the bat but also made significant contributions with the ball. His exceptional bowling performance throughout the series earned him a well-deserved award “Player of the Series” award.
Mehidi Hassan’s heart of gold
In an interview after the game, Mehidi expressed his gratitude for the award and acknowledged the difficulties of playing with the number 8. He also highlighted the pleasant partnership he has formed with Litton and expressed his pride in the five-goal haul.
“First of all, I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity and this is my first award outside my home, so I am very happy. Batting at number 8 is tough but I enjoyed batting with Litton Das. Yes, picking five wickets for me is a really brilliant achievement and I want to do better. I would like to thank my support team for always supporting me and I enjoyed training at home.” Mehidi said in an interview after the game.
Mehidi dedicated the award to the family of a rickshaw driver who lost his life during the recent riots in Bangladesh.
“I would like to dedicate to my Bangladeshi supporters who I was awarded as player of the series. As we know in Bangladesh, we had a difficult time because the rickshaw puller lost his life, so I would like to dedicate this award to his family.” he added.
With a target of 185 runs to win, Bangladesh’s chase was relatively comfortable and sealed a historic series victory. This victory not only marked a significant milestone for Bangladesh cricket but also ended Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the top. World Test Championship (WTC) final.
