Seamer Nahid Rana Leads Bangladesh to Historic Victory over Pakistan
Seamer Nahid Rana's impressive 5-40 performance led Bangladesh to a dramatic 104-run victory against Pakistan in the opening test at Mirpur. Despite rain disruptions, Bangladesh declared their second innings at 240-9. The win marked Bangladesh's first victory over Pakistan on home soil, with the second test scheduled in Sylhet.
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Seamer Nahid Rana was the hero on a dramatic final day, claiming figures of 5-40 to power Bangladesh to a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the opening test match at Mirpur.
Bangladesh secured the win by setting a competitive target of 268, dismissing Pakistan for 163, thanks to a seven-wicket haul in the last session.
Despite rain truncating play on the third and fourth days, Rana, along with his fellow bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam, played a crucial role in sealing a historic home victory. The last test of the series is set for Sylhet on Saturday.
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