Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in the 1st Test at the big event of World Test Championship 2027 series. Bangladesh national cricket team created history at the Shere Bangla National Stadium after defeating Pakistan national cricket team in a dramatic Test match victory.
The win carried huge significance for Bangladesh. It marked their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan on home soil. More importantly, it announced a new level of belief and confidence within the team.
The match remained competitive throughout five intense days. However, Bangladesh produced a stunning final-session collapse to secure a famous result. Pakistan entered the last session with hope still alive. Yet the game changed rapidly once Bangladesh’s bowlers found their rhythm.
The home side attacked relentlessly and never allowed the visitors to settle. Wickets began falling in clusters, and pressure quickly overwhelmed Pakistan’s middle and lower order. At the center of the destruction stood Nahid Rana.
The fast bowler delivered a sensational spell filled with pace and aggression. He troubled Pakistan’s batters with sharp movement and hostile lengths throughout the session. Eventually, Rana completed a brilliant five-wicket haul and sealed one of the finest performances of his young career.
Bangladesh also received strong support from Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed. The pair maintained pressure from the opposite end and ensured Pakistan never rebuilt partnerships.
Together, the bowling unit ripped through the final seven wickets in one devastating session. Earlier in the match, Bangladesh’s captain had already laid the foundation for victory.
Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a captain’s performance under pressure. He scored a magnificent century in the first innings and followed it with another composed knock in the second innings.
His leadership remained calm and positive throughout the contest. Most importantly, his runs allowed Bangladesh to declare boldly and challenge Pakistan with a difficult target in the fourth innings.
Mominul Haque also played a key role with consistent contributions across the match. His steady batting added stability and helped Bangladesh maintain control during crucial moments.
Pakistan, meanwhile, showed glimpses of promise but failed to capitalize. Debutants Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal impressed with confident performances and gave the visitors hope for the future. However, the team could not survive Bangladesh’s relentless pressure late in the game.
The collapse in the final session proved costly. Bangladesh celebrated emotionally after winning 1st Test from Pakistan, knowing the result would become a landmark moment in the nation’s cricket history. The victory not only gave them a series lead but also demonstrated their growing strength and maturity in Test cricket.