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Posted on: August 25, 2024
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The Bangladesh cricket team created history by winning its first ever Test match against Pakistan, a momentous achievement that brought joy to a country struggling politically.
The victory in Rawalpindi on 25 August 2024 was not only Bangladesh’s first win over Pakistan in Test cricket, but also the first time a visiting team had beaten Pakistan by 10 wickets at their home ground.
This victory was achieved after 13 games. In matches between the two teams, Bangladesh had suffered 12 defeats and only one draw in the previous matches. This win is a testament to the resilience and progress of the Bangladesh team, who took advantage of a solid first innings lead of 117 runs thanks to the outstanding performances of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shadman Islam.
In the second innings, the spin duo of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib al Hasan dominated Pakistan’s batting order, restricting them to just 146 runs. Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam calmly secured the 30 runs needed to seal the victory, sealing a historic 10-wicket win. This remarkable feat will undoubtedly be remembered as a proud moment in Bangladesh cricket history.
