Despite political unrest in Bangladesh, the cricket team achieved a historic 10-wicket win against Pakistan in the first test match. Off-spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan played key roles in the victory, taking seven wickets together. Bangladesh’s openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam remained unbeaten as they chased down the target to secure the win.
Pakistan, despite a first-innings lead, collapsed to 146 all out in the second innings. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack led by pace and spin bowlers contributed to the victory. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed his joy over the win and praised his team for their performance under challenging conditions.
Overall, Bangladesh’s strong batting and bowling display sealed the victory, marking a significant moment for the team. This win ended Pakistan’s streak of losses in red-ball cricket at home, highlighting Bangladesh’s exceptional performance in the match.
The second test match is set to take place in Rawalpindi, continuing the exciting cricket rivalry between the two teams.
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