Bangladesh put in a great final day performance to beat Pakistan Shere took a crucial series lead with 104 runs in the first Test at the Bangla National Stadium to collect 12 valuable World Test Championship points. Despite the rain stopping on days 3 and 4 and Pakistan looking good at tea on the final day, the visitors collapsed dramatically under relentless pressure from Bangladesh’s bowling attack. Nahid Rana.
Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh to a strong first innings
Bangladesh laid the foundation for victory with a competitive first innings total of 413 after being asked to bat. Captain Najmul Huseyn Shanto He led from the front with a century that scored 101 and anchored the innings in the crucial stages. This is a reminder while the veteran added a valuable 91 Mushfigur Rahim He chipped in with 71 to ensure Bangladesh maintained long-on control.
Pakistan’s bowlers had to work hard on a surface that gradually slowed down. Muhammad Abbas He was a standout performer with an excellent five-wicket haul of 5 in 92 Shaheen Afridi backed him up with three wickets despite quick runs.
Pakistan responds through Azan Awais and moderate resistance
Pakistan responded positively with the bat and closed in on Bangladesh’s total. Young dough To call for prayer impressed with a magnificent century, scoring 103 under pressure and showing admirable patience against a topsy-turvy Bangladesh attack. Abdullah Fazal and contributed 60 Mohammad Rizvan and Salman Ali Agha He added useful half-centuries to keep Pakistan in the contest.
However, Bangladesh ensured that the visitors never gained complete control. Mehidi Hasan Miraz He bowled a decisive spell to claim 5 for 102, consistently troubling Pakistan’s middle order with sharp turn and bounce. Taijul Islam He also played a supporting role with two wickets as Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 386, trailing by 27 runs.
Shanto and Mominul Haque lead Bangladesh forward
Intermittent rains cost a lot of playing time on days 3 and 4, forcing Bangladesh to rush play on the final morning. The hosts showed aggressive intent in their second innings, declaring 240 for 9 and setting Pakistan a target of 268.
Shanto was once again in action with the bat, scoring 87 in the attack while Mominul added another crucial fifty with 56. Their partnership saw Bangladesh go beyond the psychologically crucial 250-run mark. Hasan Ali Finishing with figures of 3 for 52, he was Pakistan’s best bowler in the innings.
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Nahid Rana smashes Pakistan’s opposition
Chasing down 268 on a worn surface on Day 5 was always going to be difficult, but Pakistan initially looked determined to survive. Abdullah Fazal He fought hard with 66 and put the shots through tough stages. At tea, Pakistan were still 4 runs behind and looked capable of running away with a draw.
But after the break, the game took a dramatic turn as Nahid unleashed a devastating spell of fast bowling. Bowling with pace, discipline and aggression, the young pacer exposed Pakistan’s defensive approach and dismantled the batting line-up. Saud Shakil‘s loose drive and Rizwan’s poor decision triggered the collapse before the tail quickly folded under continuous pressure.
Nahid finished with excellent figures of 5 for 40, while Taijul picked up two wickets to complete the victory as Pakistan lost the Test by 104 runs for just 152 runs.
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