Pakistan committed hara-kiri as they lost out on the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh on Tuesday, May 12. The Shan Masood-led side was in control to at least settle for a draw if not a win in their 268-run chase at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. However, they lost wickets in a heap to suffer a heavy defeat.
The Men in Green were at 116/3 at tea with debutant Abdullah Fazal having hit fifty in the second innings too, after his 60 in the first essay. However, the post-tea session began Pakistan's downfall as Nahid Rana tore the visitors' middle order with a five-wicket haul to set up a famous win.
Pakistan lost their final seven wickets for just 44 runs after being 119/3 at one stage. Nahid took four of the last seven wickets with Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed taking the remaining three. This was Bangladesh's first-ever win at home over Pakistan.
Bangladesh set a tricky 268 for Pakistan
Earlier, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto starred with an impressive 87 to help set Pakistan a target of 268 runs on the final day of the Test. Resuming Day 5 at 152/3, Bangladesh declared their second innings at 240/9, extending their overall lead to 267.
The hosts adopted an aggressive approach from the outset, with Shanto leading the charge. After Mushfiqur Rahim fell early to Hasan Ali, Shanto counterattacked with seven boundaries before being trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Noman Ali, who finished with figures of 3/76. Mehidy Hasan Miraz then chipped in with a brisk 24 to push the lead beyond 250. Hasan Ali later dismissed Taskin Ahmed, caught by Imam-ul-Haq, before Bangladesh declared with 76 overs left in the match.
Earlier in the game, Bangladesh posted 413 in their first innings and secured a 27-run lead after bowling Pakistan out for 386, with Mehidy Hasan claiming a five-wicket haul.
Pakistan suffer big in WTC points table after loss
Pakistan dropped down two places in the updated WTC points table after their 104-run drubbing. They were at fifth place in the standings, one above India, but fell to seventh with this loss. India went one place up, while Bangladesh scaled two spots from eighth to sixth. England fell one place.
| Rank | Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draw | Points | PCT |
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| 1. | Australia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 87.5 |
| 2. | New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 77.78 |
| 3. | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| 4. | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 5. | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6. | Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 44.44 |
| 7. | Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 33.33 |
| 8. | England | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 31.67 |
| 9. | West Indies | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4.17
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