DHAKA: In a monumental achievement, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, marking their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan on home soil. The victory was sealed on the final day after a dramatic batting collapse from Pakistan in the final session.
Match Summary and Final Scores
Bangladesh set a target of 268 runs for Pakistan after declaring their second innings at 240/9. Pakistan, in pursuit of the target, was bowled out for 163 runs.
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Total |
| Bangladesh | 413 | 240/9d | 653 |
| Pakistan | 386 | 163 | 549 |
Key Performances
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Nahid Rana’s Lethal Spell: The young pacer was the star of the final day, dismantling Pakistan’s batting order with a career-best 5-wicket haul (5/40) in the second innings.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Leadership: The Bangladeshi captain was instrumental throughout the match, scoring 101 in the first innings and a vital 87 in the second.
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Pakistan’s Debutant Success: Amidst the defeat, debutant Azan Awais impressed by scoring his maiden Test century (103 runs) in the first innings.
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Elite Spin Duo: Mehidy Hasan Miraz dominated the first innings with a 5-wicket haul (5/102), while Taijul Islam provided critical support with key breakthroughs in the final session.
The Final Day Blitz
Pakistan entered the final session of Day 5 in a relatively stable position, but the Bangladeshi bowling attack, led by Rana, “hunted in a pack” to take the final seven wickets rapidly. The match ended when Shaheen Afridi was caught off the bowling of Nahid Rana, sparking wild celebrations in Mirpur.
With this win, Bangladesh takes a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
The second and final Test is scheduled to begin on May 16, 2026, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
