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TL;DR
- Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, their third away series victory in Test cricket history.
- Mushfiqur Rahim (22) and Shakib Al Hasan (21) led Bangladesh to a six-wicket win, chasing a target of 185 runs on the fifth day.
- Bangladesh pace bowlers Hasan Mahmud (5/43) and Nahid Rana (4/44) shared nine wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 172 in their second innings on the fourth day.
- The Tigers had won the first Test by 10 wickets, setting the stage for this historic series victory against Pakistan, showcasing their growth in international cricket.
Bangladesh sealed a dominating six-wicket victory against hosts Pakistan and achieved a historic 2-0 Test series win away from home at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. This marks only the third away series win for Bangladesh in Test cricket history, following their successes against the West Indies in 2009 and Zimbabwe in 2021.
Two experienced campaigners Mushfiqur Rahim (22) and Shakib Al Hasan (21) were at the crease when Bangladesh secured the win, chasing a target of 185 runs. The Tigers lost both openers, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam, in the first hour of the fifth day’s play after resuming the day on 42 for no loss. Zakir scored 40 while Shadman contributed 24 runs.
At lunch on day five, captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto (33) and Mominul Haque (20) were unbeaten, with Bangladesh at 122 runs for the loss of two wickets after 34 overs. Later, Shanto got out scoring 38, and Mominul was dismissed for 34 runs.
On the fourth day, Bangladesh pace bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana shared nine wickets to help dismiss Pakistan for 172 in their second innings. Hasan took 5/43 and Nahid finished with 4/44 to leave Bangladesh needing 185 for a 2-0 series win. Salman Agha top-scored for the hosts with an unbeaten 47, while Mohammad Rizwan made 43.
Bangladesh had won the first Test by 10 wickets, setting the stage for this historic series victory against Pakistan. This achievement showcases the growth and competitiveness of the Bangladesh cricket team in the international arena, particularly in the Test format.
