Bangladesh Thrash Pakistan by 104 Runs in Dhaka Test

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh secured a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test match at Mirpur on Tuesday, handing the visitors a disappointing defeat in the opening encounter of the series.
Chasing a target of 268 runs, Pakistan’s second innings collapsed dramatically as they were bowled out for just 163 runs. The visitors lost their first wicket for just 3 runs, and the batting lineup struggled throughout the final day.
Top scorer for Pakistan was Abdullah Shafique with a fighting 66, while Salman Agha contributed 26. Other notable scores included Shan Masood (2), Azan Awais (15), Saud Shakeel (15), Hasan Khan (12), Hasan Ali (1) and Noman Ali (4).
Bangladesh had declared their second innings at 240 for 9 earlier on the fifth day. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 87, well supported by Mominul Haque’s 56.
Pakistan’s bowlers fought hard, with Hasan Ali and Noman Ali picking up three wickets each. Shaheen Shah Afridi took 2 wickets and Mohammad Abbas claimed 1. Noman Ali also achieved a personal milestone by completing 100 Test wickets during the match.
Match Summary
Bangladesh 1st Innings: 413
Pakistan 1st Innings: 386
Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 240/9 declared
Pakistan 2nd Innings: 163
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first, but Bangladesh posted a strong total in their first innings. Pakistan responded well with 386 but still trailed by 27 runs. The home side’s aggressive declaration on the final day set up a challenging chase that Pakistan ultimately failed to achieve.