Nahid Rana Five-Wicket Haul Sparks Pakistan Collapse in Dhaka
A dramatic final-session collapse at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka resulted in Pakistan suffering a 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the opening Test on Tuesday. Nahid Rana dismantled the batting lineup with a five-wicket burst, granting the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.
Match Summary
| Team | First Innings | Second Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 413 | 240/9 dec |
| Pakistan | 386 | 164 |
Chasing a target of 268 runs, Pakistan maintained control through the early stages of day five. Abdullah Shafique anchored the innings with a composed 66. By the tea interval, Shan Masood’s team had lost only three wickets, keeping the possibility of a draw or victory active.
Nahid Rana Triggers Final Session Collapse
Pakistan’s innings rapidly disintegrated after the tea break. Moving from a stable 152 for five, the visitors lost their final five wickets for just 12 runs, eventually being bowled out for 164.
- Key Bowler: Nahid Rana recorded figures of 5 for 40, claiming four of the final five wickets.
- Partnership Breakdown: A vital 31-run sixth-wicket stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel ended abruptly, triggering the collapse.
- Session Run Rate: Pakistan managed limited scoring in the final session while losing seven wickets overall.
Litton Das Stump Mic Incident
During the partnership between Rizwan and Shakeel, the stump microphone captured a sharp remark from Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das. Addressing the mounting pressure on the Pakistan side, Das was recorded saying, “They are now trying to save the Test. They have no chance of winning. Rizwan’s reputation is really bad back in Pakistan. If he gets out trying to hit a big shot, he won’t even be able to set foot back in the country.”
This psychological pressure coincided with the immediate breakdown of Pakistan’s middle and lower order. For comprehensive match statistics, visit ESPNcricinfo.
Historical Context
This defeat marks Pakistan’s first-ever Test match loss on Bangladesh soil. Historically, Pakistan held a dominant record in Bangladesh, securing seven wins and one draw in eight previous encounters. The victory extends Bangladesh’s recent control over Pakistan, marking their third consecutive Test win following a 2-0 series victory in Rawalpindi earlier in 2024. Pakistan now joins Zimbabwe as the only international sides to suffer three consecutive Test defeats against Bangladesh.
The teams will travel to the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium for the second and final Test, scheduled to begin on Saturday. Official match schedules and global rankings are available through the International Cricket Council, while team updates can be tracked via the Pakistan Cricket Board.