1st Test Day 5 Highlights : Bangladesh recorded their first test win over Pakistan,script history. This win was their 14 attempt against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Sunday(25 August 2024). Bangladesh previously lost 12 tests against Pakistan since their first meeting in 2001.Bangladesh crushed Pakistan by 10 wickets at its home ground with the help of spinners.
Najmul Shanto opting to field first, Bangladesh had started the Test on a high and in first day Bangladesh taken 3 wickets on the opening day on 16 only. With the help of Middle-order batter Saud Shakeel (141) and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan’s (171), Pakistan declared the first innings at 448 for six.
In reply Bangladesh for the first time in 28 years, Pakistan were then put on the back foot by Bangladesh as they racked up 565 with lead 117 runs. Bangladesh players Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim scored 191 in 341 ball, Shadman Islam (93) and Mehidy Hasan (77) to fend off Pakistan.
Historical Win
Pakistan on Day 5 morning start with their overnight total of 23 for 1.Pakistan lost 5 wickets for 104 only.Spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan trapped seven wickets to bundle Pakistan out for a paltry 146.
This win was Bangladesh’s first Test win over Pakistan in 14 attempts. They had lost 12 matches after their first meeting draw in 2001.Bangladesh have now beaten nine of the 11-Test playing teams they met.They have yet not win against India and South Africa. This win was marked their 20th Test win across 143 matches along with seventh away from home.
In the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 point table Bangladesh also moved past Pakistan with their second win in five games this cycle. With this loss Pakistan slipped to the eighth spot following their fourth defeat in six games this cycle, reducing their points percentage (PCT) to 30.55. Pakistan and Bangladesh team will meet in the second Test at the same venue which will start from 30th August 2024.