Bangladesh Shatter 21-Year-Old Heartache, Secure Impressive 10-Wicket Win Against Hosts
Bangladesh have finally ended their drought against Pakistan in Test cricket, registering a stunning 10-wicket victory in Rawalpindi. After 13 failed attempts spanning over two decades, the Tigers have managed to overcome their arch-rivals, etching their name in the annals of cricketing history.
It was a comprehensive team performance from the visitors, who outclassed Pakistan in all departments. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim led the charge with a brilliant 191-run knock, while four other batters scored half-centuries in Bangladesh’s only innings. The bowlers then delivered the knockout blow, with the spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan running riot on the fifth-day pitch to bundle out Pakistan for a paltry 146.
The win was a sweet redemption for Bangladesh, who had suffered heartbreak in Multan 21 years ago. This time, the likes of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur, and Shakib ensured there was no repeat of that painful chapter. Bangladesh’s pace battery had set the tone in the first innings, and the spinners then completed the job in stunning fashion.
Mohammad Rizwan’s defiant 51 was the lone bright spot for Pakistan, as their batting crumbled under relentless pressure from the Bangladeshi bowlers. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan shared seven wickets between them, while the pacers Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana chipped in with one scalp each.
With just 30 runs to chase, Bangladesh’s openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan made light work of the target, sealing a historic victory for their team. The win not only marks Bangladesh’s first-ever Test triumph over Pakistan but also showcases their growing stature in the longer format of the game.
