Bangladesh registered a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the Mirpur Test, completing a third consecutive Test win against the same opposition. The result also marked Bangladesh’s first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto.
Pakistan, set a target of 268 runs on the final day, were bowled out for 163 within 52.5 overs, as Bangladesh’s pace attack maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings.
The defeat represents Pakistan’s third successive Test loss against Bangladesh, extending a run that began in 2024. Bangladesh had earlier secured their first Test win against Pakistan in Rawalpindi in August 2024, followed by a 2–0 series sweep in the same tour.
In Mirpur, the chase unraveled steadily as Pakistan failed to build substantial partnerships under sustained bowling pressure. The innings concluded when Shaheen Shah Afridi became the final wicket, dismissed by Nahid Rana.
Nahid Rana delivered a standout performance, taking 5 for 40, recording his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket. His spell marked a career-best bowling figure and played a decisive role in securing the victory.
The match concluded early on the final day, with Bangladesh’s bowlers wrapping up the innings after 52.5 overs of Pakistan’s second innings.
Match Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Mirpur, Bangladesh |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 104 runs |
| Target for Pakistan | 268 runs |
| Pakistan innings | 163 all out |
| Overs bowled | 52.5 |
| Leading bowler | Nahid Rana |
| Bowling figures | 5/40 |
| Notable achievement | Second Test five-wicket haul (Nahid Rana) |
| Final wicket | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
The result reinforces Bangladesh’s recent dominance over Pakistan in Test cricket, with three consecutive victories across their last meetings. The second and final Test of the series is scheduled to begin on 16 May in Sylhet.