Bangladesh secured a historic 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test match at Mirpur, successfully defending a target of 268. After Bangladesh posted 413 in their first innings and Pakistan responded with 386, the hosts declared their second innings at 240. This set up a challenging chase that saw Pakistan bundled out for just 163 runs.
The foundation of Bangladesh’s second-innings total was laid by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who played a brilliant knock of 87, and Mominul Haque, who contributed a steady 56. Pakistan’s bowlers tried to keep the game within reach, with Hassan Ali and Noman Ali taking three wickets each, Shaheen Afridi claiming two, and Mohammad Abbas picking up one.
However, Pakistan’s chase faltered almost immediately. They lost their first wicket for only 3 runs, and momentum never shifted in their favour. Azan Owais was dismissed for 15, while captain Shan Masood managed only 2. Abdullah Fazal provided the lone significant resistance with a gritty 66, supported by Agha Salman with 26. The rest of the lineup struggled to build partnerships, as Saud Shakeel (15), Hassan Khan (12), Noman Ali (4), and Hassan Ali (1) were quickly cleared away, leaving Bangladesh to celebrate a dominant win.
