Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan in their 14th attempt, winning by 10 wickets in Rawalpindi with a session to spare. Pakistan, trailing by 117 runs after the first innings, began the final day needing 94 runs to erase the deficit. They struggled to 108 for six by lunch and were bowled out for 146, 93 minutes into the second session. Bangladesh comfortably chased the 30-run target without losing a wicket, finally overcoming the memory of their narrow one-wicket loss in Multan 21 years ago.

By Pakpassion (August 25, 2024:

Pakistan's declaration at 448 for six in their first innings marked their second-highest first innings total in a losing cause, surpassed only by their 574 for eight declared against Australia in Melbourne in 1972. Bangladesh responded with 565, led by Mushfiqur Rahim’s outstanding 191, earning him Player of the Match honors, alongside half-centuries from Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, and Mominul Haque.

This defeat extended Pakistan's winless streak at home to nine Tests. The last victory was against South Africa in Rawalpindi in February 2021. Since then, they have drawn two Tests and lost one to Australia, lost all three against England, and drew both Tests against New Zealand.

The victory was orchestrated by Bangladesh's spin duo of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan, who shared seven wickets, while the pace trio of Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana each claimed a wicket. Mehidy finished with figures of 4-21, dismissing key players, including Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 51. Shakib took 3-44, helping dismantle Pakistan's batting lineup.

After Shoriful Islam dismissed Saim Ayub, Hasan Mahmud removed Shan Masood, confirmed by technology. Babar Azam was dismissed by Nahid Rana after scoring 22. Pakistan's batting collapsed from 66, with wickets falling quickly, including Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, and others, as Bangladesh's bowlers applied pressure.

This victory marks Bangladesh's second win outside their home in the ICC World Test Championship, following their win against New Zealand at Bay Oval. The loss impacts Pakistan's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final in July 2025, although they still have eight Tests remaining, including six at home. The second Test against Bangladesh starts on August 30, followed by a three-Test series against England in October. Pakistan will then travel to South Africa for two Tests and host West Indies for two Tests in January.

Scores in brief:

Pakistan: 448-6d (Mohammad Rizwan 171 not out, Saud Shakeel 141, Saim Ayub 56, Shaheen Shah Afridi 29 not out; Hasan Mahmud 2-70, Shoriful Islam 2-77) and 146 all out (Mohammad Rizwan 51, Abdullah Shafique 37, Babar Azam 22; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 4-21, Shakib Al Hasan 3-44)

Bangladesh: 565 all out, 167.3 overs (Mushfiqur Rahim 191, Shadman Islam 93, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 77, Litton Das 56, Mominul Haque 50; Naseem Shah 3-93, Shaheen Shah Afridi 2-88, Mohammad Ali 2-88, Khurram Shahzad 2-90) and 30-0

Result: Bangladesh won by 10 wickets

Player of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)

Second Test: Rawalpindi, 30 August-3 September