Mehidy Hasan Miraz Leads Bangladesh To Historic Test Win Over Pakistan

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Bangladesh achieved a remarkable 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in their first Test, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. This win gives the tourists an unassailable lead in the series, leaving Pakistan with only a chance to tie after their early collapse on Sunday.

On the fourth day, Mushfiqur Rahim's impressive score of 191 put Bangladesh in control. Pakistan entered the final day trailing by 94 runs with Saim Ayub already dismissed. Bangladesh's bowlers continued their dominance, ending Babar Azam's stand at 22.

Shakib Al Hasan (3-44) and Mehidy (4-21) quickly took care of the remaining seven wickets. Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha were both dismissed for ducks, while Mohammad Rizwan was the only player to hit double figures with 51 runs. Pakistan limped to a total of 146.

This victory marks just the third time in seven years that Bangladesh has won an away Test. They ensured Pakistan's winless run at home continued, with the hosts failing to secure a home Test win since February 2021. Bangladesh is also the first team to beat Pakistan in Pakistan by 10 wickets.

With a simple target of 30 runs to hit, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam got Bangladesh over the line within seven overs. This performance sets them up well for potentially winning the series.

"Moment to remember," tweeted Bangladesh Cricket Board (@BCBtigers) along with a picture from PCB on August 25, 2024.

Despite the match coming alive on the final day, Bangladesh had already positioned themselves strongly for this rare away Test victory. Their performance not only secured them a win but also extended Pakistan's struggles at home.

As they look forward to maintaining this momentum, Bangladesh hopes to replicate this display and clinch the series against Pakistan.

The tourists' ability to find joy away from home is evident as they continue to build on this significant achievement. The team's collective effort and strategic play have been key factors in their success so far.

This victory is particularly notable given that it breaks a long-standing trend of home dominance by Pakistan. It highlights Bangladesh's growing prowess and potential in international cricket.

The upcoming matches will be crucial for both teams as they aim to assert their dominance and achieve their respective goals in this series.