In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh cricket, the team has secured a historic 2-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan, clinching the second Test at Rawalpindi by six wickets. This victory marks Bangladesh’s first-ever Test series win over Pakistan and only their second away series triumph since 2009, when they defeated the West Indies.The series win was built on strong individual performances and collective team effort. Litton Das (138) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (78 runs and five wickets) played crucial roles in the second Test. Bangladesh’s pace attack, including Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana, was particularly effective, with Mahmud registering his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket.Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed immense pride in the team’s achievement, stating, “It means a lot… really happy. Everyone chipped in in this series, it’s totally a team game”. The victory has catapulted Bangladesh from sixth to fourth place in the World Test Championship standings.In contrast, Pakistan’s cricket team faces a period of introspection following this defeat on home soil. Captain Shan Masood voiced his disappointment, saying, “We haven’t learnt our lessons”. He highlighted concerns about the team’s fitness levels and the management of fast bowlers’ workload as contributing factors to their poor performance.Looking ahead, Bangladesh sets its sights on the upcoming two-match Test series against India, starting on September 19. Captain Shanto expressed hope that his team will replicate their performance in India, saying, “We hope to perform similarly in India as we did in Pakistan”. This historic win has undoubtedly boosted the team’s confidence as they prepare to face another formidable opponent.
Key points
- Bangladesh achieved their first-ever Test series win over Pakistan with a 2-0 sweep.
- This is only Bangladesh’s second away Test series win since 2009.
- The victory has boosted Bangladesh’s position in the World Test Championship standings.
- Bangladesh now looks forward to replicating this performance in their upcoming series against India.
