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On Tuesday (September 3) Bangladesh achieved a significant milestone by defeating Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh’s historic series win over Pakistan in test
This victory marks Bangladesh’s third Test series win away from home and their second overseas Test series triumph in matches involving more than one game. Their previous series win abroad, which also consisted of multiple matches, was against the West Indies in 2009, where they secured a 2-0 victory.
In 2021, Bangladesh managed a win in a solitary Test match against Zimbabwe in Harare. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are the only members of the current Bangladesh squad who also participated in the 2009 series against the West Indies. Their experience and leadership have been pivotal in the team’s recent success.
Pakistan’s home test struggles
Pakistan’s home Test record has plunged into a troubling streak of 10 consecutive games without a win. The recent Test series loss to Bangladesh marks a historic low, as it is the first time Pakistan have ever lost a Test series to Bangladesh. This defeat not only highlights a significant downturn in Pakistan’s Test cricket performance but also underscores the growing strength of Bangladesh’s cricketing prowess. The series loss will undoubtedly prompt intense scrutiny and calls for a reassessment of Pakistan’s home Test strategies.
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List of Bangladesh’s test wins abroad:
1. 1st Test: West Indies vs Bangladesh (2009)
- Dates: July 9-13, 2009
- Location: Kingstown, St Vincent
- Result: Bangladesh won by 95 runs
- Player of the Match: Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In the first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh at Kingstown in July 2009, Bangladesh secured their first overseas Test victory. Bangladesh batted first and posted 238 runs, with contributions from Rahim and Mashrafe Mortaza. In response, West Indies scored 307, thanks to Omar Phillips‘ 94 and David Bernard’s 53. Tamim Iqbal‘s superb 128 in the second innings led Bangladesh to 345, setting a target of 277. West Indies struggled in their chase, managing only 181, with Mahmudullah taking five wickets. Tamim was named Player of the Match for his crucial century.
2. 1st Test: West Indies vs Bangladesh (2009)
- Dates: July 17-20, 2009
- Location: St George’s
- Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match: Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In the 2nd Test at St George’s, Bangladesh chased down 215 to secure a 4-wicket victory over the West Indies. West Indies scored 237 and 209 in their two innings, with Travis Dowlin leading with 95 runs. In response, Bangladesh managed 232 in their first innings, thanks to Rahim’s 48 and Shakib’s all-around brilliance. In their second innings, Shakib’s unbeaten 96 guided Bangladesh to victory, sealing the series win. Shakib was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his outstanding performance with both bat and ball.
3. 2nd Test: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh (2013)
- Date: April 25-29, 2013
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Result: Bangladesh won by 143 runs
- Player of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In this Test match, Bangladesh showcased their dominance with a comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe. After setting a solid first-innings total of 391, Bangladesh maintained their advantage despite a valiant effort from Zimbabwe’s Elton Chigumbura, who scored 86 runs. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Robiul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan, effectively dismantled the Zimbabwean batting line-up in both innings.
In the second innings, Bangladesh declared at 291/9, setting Zimbabwe a daunting target of 401. Despite a resilient unbeaten century by Hamilton Masakadza, Zimbabwe fell short, and Bangladesh secured a 143-run win. Rahim’s crucial innings in both innings, combined with Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling, proved pivotal in their victory.
4. 2nd Test: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (2017)
- Date: March 15-19, 2017
- Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match: Tamin Iqbal (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In a thrilling contest, Bangladesh chased down a challenging target of 191 runs to secure a memorable victory by 4 wickets. Sri Lanka‘s first innings saw impressive knocks from Dinesh Chandimal (138) and Dimuth Karunaratne (126), leading to a total of 338. Bangladesh, however, responded robustly with a first-innings total of 467, driven by Shakib’s 116. Despite Sri Lanka’s second innings effort of 319, including a solid 126 from Karunaratne, Bangladesh’s resilience and key contributions from Tamim Iqbal (82) ensured they reached the target, with six wickets in hand.
5. 1st Test: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh (2021)
- Date: July 7-11, 2021
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Result: Bangladesh won by 220 runs
- Player of the Match: Mahmudullah (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In a dominant performance, Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by 220 runs in the only Test match held at Harare Sports Club. Bangladesh set a target of 477 runs with significant contributions from Mahmudullah, who scored an unbeaten 150, and Litton Das, who made 95 in their first innings total of 468. Despite Zimbabwe’s resilient efforts, including a commendable 87 from Takudzwanashe Kaitano and 92 from Brendan Taylor in their first innings, they managed only 276 and 256 in their two innings. Shakib and Mehidy were pivotal with the ball, taking a combined total of nine wickets across Zimbabwe’s innings. Bangladesh’s robust performance ensured a convincing victory.
6. 1st Test: New Zealand vs Bangladesh (2022)
- Date: January 01-05, 2022
- Location: Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
- Result: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
- Player of the Match: Ebadot Hossain (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In the 1st Test at Mount Maunganui, Bangladesh secured a convincing 8-wicket victory over New Zealand. New Zealand’s first innings saw Devon Conway score a robust 122, supported by Will Young’s 52 and Henry Nicholls‘ 75, leading the team to 328 all out. Bangladesh responded with a formidable 458, with significant contributions from Mominul Haque (88), Litton Das (86) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (64). New Zealand’s second innings was dismissed for just 169, despite Will Young’s 69. Bangladesh chased down the 40-run target with ease, finishing at 42/2, driven by Shadman Islam’s 3 and Shanto’s 17. Ebadot Hossain was the standout performer, taking 6 wickets for 46 runs.
7. 1st Test: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (2024)
- Date: August 21-25, 2024
- Location: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Result: Bangladesh won by 10 wickets
- Player of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In the 1st Test at Rawalpindi, Bangladesh triumphed over Pakistan by 10 wickets. Pakistan, after posting 448/6d in their first innings and 146 in their second, saw significant contributions from Mohammad Rizwan (171) and Saud Shakeel (141) in their first innings. Bangladesh replied robustly with 565 in their first innings, highlighted by Mushfiqur Rahim’s remarkable 191. Despite Pakistan’s efforts, they were bowled out for 146 in their second innings, with Shakib and Mehidy taking key wickets. Bangladesh easily chased down the 30-run target, with Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam remaining unbeaten, sealing a comprehensive victory.
8. 2nd Test: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (2024)
- Date: August 29-September 3, 2024
- Location: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Result: Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Match Summary: In the 2nd Test at Rawalpindi, Bangladesh secured a 6-wicket victory over Pakistan. Pakistan, batting first, posted 274 in their first innings, with Saim Ayub and Shan Masood contributing 58 and 57 runs respectively. Bangladesh replied with 262, led by Litton Das (138) and Mehidy (78). In their second innings, Pakistan could only manage 172, despite a solid knock from Salman Agha (47*). Bangladesh chased down the target of 185 with ease, finishing at 185/4, thanks to contributions from Zakir Hasan (40) and Shakib (21*). With this win, Bangladesh have whitewashed Pakistan for the first time in their Test history.
