Bangladesh cricket team first ever test cricket win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Sunday 25 August was a time to celebrate after the doom and gloom of recent devastation due to flooding and violence earlier this month that resulted in the loss of life to hundreds of protestors.
Pakistan declared after scoring 448 runs for sex wickets in their first innings that was countered by Bangladesh scoring 565 all out in their first innings with a lead of 117 runs.
With a superb bowling display, the Bangladeshis limited the Pakistan team score to 146 all out in their second innings and then covered the deficit of 30 runs with no loss in their second inning beating Pakistan by 10 wickets.
Bangladesh captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, dedicated the win to the people who lost their lives during the recent political protests against Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic government saying, “We are paying tribute to the individuals who recently passed away in our nation during the protests and praying for their souls.”
Player of the match: Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman, 37, Mushfiqur Rahim, named player of the match for his 191-run innings in Bangladesh’s first innings said that he would donate his prize money to people affected by the devastating floods in Bangladesh.
A large number of Pakistani spectators cheered the Bangladesh team and celebrated their victory.
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