Bangladesh has handed a stunning defeat to Pakistan on their home turf. In the two-match Test series played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh created history by achieving a clean sweep. This marks the first time in Test cricket history that Bangladesh has completed a clean sweep against Pakistan.
Chasing a target of 185 runs, Bangladesh secured victory by scoring 185/4 in 56 overs. The moment Shakib Al Hasan hit the winning boundary off Abrar Ahmed’s delivery, celebrations erupted in the Bangladesh camp. Given the difficult times Bangladesh has faced in recent months, this Test series victory holds special significance for Bangladeshi cricket fans.
Is this the worst phase in Pakistan cricket?
For the second Test match of the series, Pakistan made changes to their playing XI and the pitch saw significant alterations after much debate, but the result remained largely unchanged. The first day of the match was washed out due to rain. On the second day, Pakistan was bowled out for 274 runs, and in response, Bangladesh was struggling at 26/6. At one point, it seemed Pakistan would avenge their 10-wicket loss in the first Test and defeat Bangladesh comprehensively.
However, Liton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz dashed Pakistan’s hopes with a solid partnership. It wasn’t just Bangladesh’s efforts; Pakistan’s poor fielding also played a significant role in allowing Bangladesh to stage a comeback. While it initially appeared that even 50 runs would be difficult for Bangladesh, they managed to score 262 in their first innings. Pakistan was bowled out for just 172 runs in their second innings, leaving Bangladesh with a target of 185 runs for victory.
What was the result of the first Test match?
The first Test match of the series was also played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Bangladesh won by 10 wickets. This was Bangladesh’s first-ever victory against Pakistan in Test cricket. In the first Test, Pakistan declared their first innings at 448 runs, in response to which Bangladesh scored 565 runs. Pakistan was then bowled out for just 146 in their second innings, and Bangladesh chased down the target by scoring 30/0 to win the match. Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim scored 191 runs in the first innings and was named the Player of the Match.