Nahid Rana played a match-defining role as Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after a dramatic collapse on the final day. Chasing 268 victory, pakistan national cricket team Bangladesh were bowled out for 119 for 3 before being bowled out for 163 to register a memorable victory in Mirpur. The visitors briefly rebuilt their innings through debutant Abdullah Fazal, who scored a composed knock of 66, but the chase ended soon after when his wicket fell prematurely in the final over.
Fazal sacked after dramatic turn of events tajul islam Upon review it was confirmed that he was trapped and Pakistani resistance collapsed almost immediately. Salman Ali Agha fell in the next over, gradually slipping away and turning the momentum firmly in Bangladesh’s favour. From that point on, Rana was in complete control of the match. Despite losing points early on, his return had a devastating impact, erasing Saudi ShakirMuhammad Rizwan, Hassan AliNoman Ali and Shaheen Afridi. His performance included a sprint of 147km/h, beating Rizwan and underlining his reputation as Bangladesh’s emerging pace leader. Earlier, Bangladesh posted a strong total on the back of Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 87, setting a target for Pakistan that always looked challenging on the final day of play. Pakistan’s chase started cautiously after losing Imam-ul-Haq just before lunch, but Fazal’s counterattack briefly revived hopes. However, Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack ensured constant pressure and eventually forced the team to collapse, resulting in a five-wicket fall in the final over. The result marked Bangladesh’s third consecutive Test win over Pakistan and first at home, underscoring a new era of confidence in red-ball cricket.
