Pakistan humiliated by Bangladesh in 1st Test: ICC urged to reconsider Test playing status

On Sunday, Bangladesh made history by securing their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan in a dominant fashion with a 10-wicket win. The hosts were no match for the intensity and skill of Bangladesh, who showcased their authority at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This historic win, the 14th meeting between the two teams, was a momentous occasion for Najmul Hossain Shanto's side as they etched their names in the annals of Bangladesh's Test cricket history. It took 23 years for Bangladesh to achieve this milestone, but their patience and perseverance paid off as they made a glorious mark on the cricketing world.

Pakistan just failed to get their plans right even before the start of the match as they picked an all-pace attack for the clash, while Bangladesh spinners ruled the roost in the second innings. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz shared seven wickets amongst them in Pakistan's second innings as they were bundled out for just 146.

Skipper Shan Masood also made a poor judgement while declaring the first innings for 448/6. In reply, Mushfiqur Rahim slammed 191 runs as Bangladesh scored 565 runs to take a crucial lead.

Pakistan trailed by 117 runs in the first innings, but their batters failed to regroup; Mohammad Rizwan top-scoring with 51 to showcase some fightback once again but didn't get much support from the other end.

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Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan didn't have any problem while chasing the 30-run target as they completed the task in just 6.3 overs to register a historic victory.

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Pakistan's poor run at home in Test continues…

Bangladesh lead the two-match series 1-0, with the final Test starting in Rawalpindi from August 30.

Earlier, in a dramatic first session, Bangladesh set up their victory as Pakistan limped to 108-6 and lost five wickets. Pakistan’s middle-order batters were guilty of throwing away their wickets against the two spinners, Shakib and Mehidy.

The defeat extended Pakistan’s barren run in red-ball cricket at home to five losses and four draws since it last beat South Africa at Rawalpindi in 2021.

The second Test will also be played at Rawalpindi from next Friday after it was moved from Karachi due to the ongoing construction work at the National Bank Stadium.

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