Tigers seal historic Test victory vs Pak

Prof Yunus greets Tigers

FE Team | Published: August 26, 2024 00:27:19

When it mattered most, the Tigers roared collectively to complete a most decorated victory in their Test history when they sealed a perfect 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the two-match series opening game at Rawalpindi on Sunday, reports BSS.
It was their first Test victory against Pakistan in 14th attempt. Before this Test, Bangladesh lost 12, most of which by an innings margin and drew one game.
The maiden Test victory over Pakistan was some solace for the nation which was going through a difficult time in the last two months-firstly due to a political unrest and then a severe flood that affected badly various parts of the country.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus extended heartiest congratulations to the national cricket team for a historic Test win against Pakistan.
In a felicitation message, Prof Yunus greeted all the players, coaches and officials of the national cricket team.
On Day 5, what was the final day of the Test, the Tigers turned the table emphatically as the Test was heading to a draw in a pitch which was mostly unresponsive for the bowlers.
But, Bangladesh's spinners showed why they were rated highly even in a pitch, conducive to the bowlers. And left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan, who just a couple days ago was charged with an alleged murder case, rose to the occasion to an uncanny degree.
Offspinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a perfect foil to him to further wreck havoc on Pakistan. Miraz ended with 4-21 while Shakib though finished with 3-44, his breakthrough at crucial moment proved to be decisive.
The duo's carnage wrapped Pakistan's second innings up for just 146, which meant they could set only 30-run target for Bangladesh.
Openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam completed the inevitable in just 6.3 overs, reaching 30 for no loss with the former sweeping Agha Salman for a boundary to sign off the game fittingly.
Zakir hit three boundaries for his 15 off 26 while Shadman who made 93 in the first innings was on 9.