Five-star Rana bowls Bangladesh to thrilling win v Pakistan in ...
- On Tuesday, Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory against Pakistan in the first cricket test at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, with fast bowler Nahid Rana claiming career-best figures of 5-40.
- Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored Bangladesh's second innings with a composed 87-run knock, guiding the hosts to declare at 240-9 and set Pakistan a target of 268 for victory on Day 5.
- Rana dismantled Pakistan's chase with an exceptional five-wicket haul, achieving figures of 5/40 in 9.5 overs as visitors were bowled out for 163 in 52.5 overs during the final session.
- Despite a 54-run partnership from debutants Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais, Pakistan's chase crumbled; Fazal made 66 off 113 balls before being dismissed, and the visitors lost their remaining wickets after tea.
- The second test match in the series is scheduled to begin this Saturday in Sylte, offering Pakistan an immediate opportunity to level the two-test series.
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Mohammad Rizwan faces brutal trolling before bizarre dismissal in Mirpur Test: Watch
BAN vs PAK, 1st Test: Mohammad Rizwan was brutally trolled by Litton Das, after which Nahid Rana dismissed him. Bangladesh sealed a historic 104-run victory in Mirpur to take a 1-0 lead and register their first-ever home Test win over Pakistan.
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