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Pakistan‘s hopes of winning the first Test of the series against Bangladesh were dashed on tꦇhe final day as they were bowled out for 146 in their second innings, giving 🍎Bangladesh a historic first-ever test victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets.
The match was evenly poised going into the final day, with Pakistan having nine wickets in hand. However, Pakistan’s batters collapsed, with five wickets falling for just 31 runs.
Bangladesh’s bowlers were relentless, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking four wickets and Shakib Al Hasan taking three. Pakistan’s wicketkeeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, was ꦫthe only batter to offer any resistance, scoring 51 runs.
The defeat is a setback for Pakistan, who had been hoping to start ꦉthe Test series with a win. However, they will have a chance to bounce back in the second 🐓Test, which begins on August 28.
Brief overview of the match:
- Pakistan 1st Innings: 448/6 declared
- Bangladesh 1st Innings: 565/10
- Pakistan 2nd Innings: 146/10
- Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 30/0
Man of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Key moments from the match
Pakistan’s collapse in the second innings: Pakistan’s batters collapsed on the final day, losing five wickets for just 31 runs. This collapse allowed Bangladesh to take control of the match.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s century: Rahim scored a brilliant century♉ in the firs🦩t innings for Bangladesh. His innings helped Bangladesh to take a first-innings lead.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s four-fer: Miraz took four wickets in the🍸 second innings to help bowl out Pakistan.
Shakib Al Hasan’s three-wicket haul: Shakib took three 𝔍wickets in ♔the second innings to help bowl out Pakistan.
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Talking points from the first PAK vs BAN Test
Pakistan’s wrong assessment of the pitch: Pakistan’s batters struggled to adapt to the pitch throughout the match. This was evident in their second innings, when they were bowled out for 146.
Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling: Bangladesh’s bowlers were disciplined throughout the match. They bowled consistently in the right areas and did not allow Pakistan’s batters to get away.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s class: Mushfiqur showed his class with a brilli🍷ant century in the first innings. He is one of the best batters in the world and he prove💛d it once again in this match.
Overall, this was a thrilling Test match that went down to the wire. Bangladesh’s victory against Pakistan was deserved and they will be hoping to carry their momentum into the second Test.
Here’s how fan’s reacted on X:
Pakistan Cricket.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
BANGLADESH BEAT PAKISTAജN IN RAWALPINDI BY 10 WICKETS.
— Soni Raj Singh (@SoniDreams_)
Bangladesh won by 10 wickets. Historical defeat for . They declare first inning, but couldn't do anything in the 2nd inning.
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_)
"Sir AAPKA vision hy sir"
— Hassan Abbasian (@HassanAbbasian)
Pakistan was busy💃 daydreaming about the WTC finals, while Ban𒀰gladesh delivered a masterclass in humiliation right on their own turf. Talk big, lose bigger!😂
— Kuch Bhi!!!! (@KirkutExpert99)
Pakistan Team/🥀Management is a Real Jocke🎀r 🤡 of Cricket 🏏
— Lady Artist (@Lady_doc_artist)
Whose idea was that ജto declare the first innings?🌟
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22)
Pakistan record in last 2 years in home Tests
— AZAM NOORANI اعظم نورانی (@azam🍬noorani03)
There couldn't be a better day to post this.
— _sankasm_ (@MasutiSanket)
Aur inko WTC fꦆinal khelna hai😁😂🤣🤭🤣😂😁😁😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
— Abhi aks (@abhiaks9231)
