Historic Win: Bangladesh Clinches First Test Victory Over Pakistan

Bangladesh secured their first-ever test win over Pakistan, thanks to spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan, who led the team to a 10-wicket victory in Rawalpindi. The triumph marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh cricket. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto celebrated his 26th birthday with this historic win.

In a historic cricketing event, Bangladesh registered their first-ever test win over Pakistan after a decisive performance by spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan led them to a memorable 10-wicket victory in Rawalpindi. The series opener saw Pakistan, who declared their first innings at 448-6, bowled out for just 146 in their second, setting a modest target of 30 runs for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam needed only seven overs to chase down the target, sealing the win with more than one session to spare. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who turned 26 on the day of the victory, lauded his team's belief and preparation, saying, "It's massive. We had never won here, but we had the belief before the start of the series that we could win this time."

Mushfiqur Rahim, whose stellar 191 powered Bangladesh to a formidable 565 all out in their first innings, was named player of the match and generously donated the prize money to flood-affected people in his country. Despite opting for a pace-heavy attack, Pakistan struggled with the slow track, underscoring the absence of a specialist spinner in their lineup. The second test is set to begin on Friday in Rawalpindi.