NEW DELHI: Bangladesh created history on Sunday by defeating Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test in Rawalpindi, recording their first five-day cricket win against the home team in 14 Tests.
With the historic victory, Bangladesh became the first team to defeat Pakistan by 10 wickets in their own stadium.
Bangladesh led by 117 runs in the first innings and dismissed Pakistan by 146 runs on the fifth day before reaching their 30-run target without loss.
Shortly after the Tigers’ first win against Pakistan, social media was flooded with messages, with many congratulating Bangladesh on their victory and others poking fun at Pakistan’s embarrassing defeat.
Indian cricketers Aakash Chopra And Wasim Jaffer also participated in the online roastfest and teased Pakistan after their defeat.
With the historic victory, Bangladesh became the first team to defeat Pakistan by 10 wickets in their own stadium.
Bangladesh led by 117 runs in the first innings and dismissed Pakistan by 146 runs on the fifth day before reaching their 30-run target without loss.
Shortly after the Tigers’ first win against Pakistan, social media was flooded with messages, with many congratulating Bangladesh on their victory and others poking fun at Pakistan’s embarrassing defeat.
Indian cricketers Aakash Chopra And Wasim Jaffer also participated in the online roastfest and teased Pakistan after their defeat.
Chasing 30 to win on the final day, openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam needed just 6.3 overs to secure Bangladesh’s historic victory.
Pakistan’s batters were largely ineffective against the Bangladesh spinners. Mohammad Rizwan top scored 51 in the second innings.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 4-21 and Shakib Al Hasan secured 3-44.
Bangladesh leads the two-match series 1-0, with the final Test starting on August 30 in Rawalpindi.
