Cricket : Bangladesh has made history by clinching a historic 2-0 Test series victory against Pakistan, with a commanding 6-wicket win on Day 5 of the second Test in Rawalpindi. This victory marks the first time Pakistan has ever lost a Test series to Bangladesh, making it a momentous occasion in Bangladesh cricket history.
In the second Test, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. The first day was washed out due to rain, but the match resumed on the second day with Pakistan being bowled out for 274. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed, delivered a stellar performance, restricting Pakistan to a modest total.
In response, Bangladesh managed 262 runs, thanks to a magnificent century by Litton Das, who scored 138 runs, and a vital 78-run knock by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Despite trailing by 12 runs in the first innings, Bangladesh’s bowlers once again dominated Pakistan’s batting lineup, dismissing them for just 172 in their second innings.
Chasing a target of 185 runs, Bangladesh’s openers Zakir Hasan (40) and Shadman Islam (24) provided a solid foundation with a 58-run partnership. Contributions from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (38) and Mominul Haque (34) further strengthened Bangladesh’s position. Finally, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan guided Bangladesh to victory with unbeaten knocks of 22 and 21 runs, respectively.
With this win, Bangladesh secured a 2-0 series sweep, marking a historic achievement in their cricketing journey. Pakistan’s defeat, marked by poor fielding and batting, will be a significant setback, as Bangladesh’s performance showed their growing prowess in Test cricket.
In a thrilling encounter, Bangladesh secured a 6-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test match in Rawalpindi, sealing a historic 2-0 series win. Pakistan, batting first, posted a total of 274 runs with contributions from Saim Ayub (58) and Shan Masood (57). Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the standout bowler, taking 5 wickets for 61 runs, while Taskin Ahmed chipped in with 3 wickets for 57 runs. In response, Bangladesh scored 262 runs, anchored by a magnificent 138-run knock from Litton Das and a crucial 78 runs by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Khurram Shahzad was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, claiming 6 wickets for 90 runs.
In their second innings, Pakistan managed to score only 172 runs, with Agha Salman remaining unbeaten on 47 and Mohammad Rizwan contributing 43 runs. Bangladesh’s bowling attack, led by Hasan Mahmud with figures of 5-43 and Nahid Rana with 4-44, dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup. Chasing a target of 185 runs, Bangladesh achieved the victory with ease, reaching 185/4 in 56 overs. Zakir Hasan (40) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (38) laid a solid foundation, and the match was sealed by Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan, who remained unbeaten on 22 and 21 runs, respectively.
