Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever Test series victory against Pakistan, sweeping the series 2-0.
The victory was particularly significant as it marked Bangladesh’s first Test win over Pakistan, with a dominant performance across both matches. This series victory also stands out as Bangladesh’s first Test series win (of two matches or more) against a team other than Zimbabwe and the West Indies, showcasing the team’s growing strength in the longer format of the game.
In the second Test, despite a rain-affected start, Bangladesh maintained their momentum from the first match, where they secured a 10-wicket victory. On the final day, Bangladesh chased down a target of 185 runs, overcoming a slight wobble in their batting order, with the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan guiding the team to victory.
Earlier in the match, Bangladesh’s bowlers played a crucial role, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana leading the charge to bowl Pakistan out for modest totals in both innings. This victory also propelled Bangladesh to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship standings, further highlighting the significance of this achievement in their cricketing history.
