Bangladesh Complete Pakistan Sweep

Bangladesh recorded a third consecutive Test victory over Pakistan, completing a 104-run win in the Mirpur Test. The result secured a “hat-trick” of Test wins for Bangladesh over Pakistan and marked their first home Test victory against the same opposition.

Chasing a target of 268 runs on the final day, Pakistan were bowled out for 163 in 52.5 overs. Bangladesh’s pace attack maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings, ensuring the visitors were unable to build sustained partnerships or close the required gap.

The final wicket fell when Shaheen Shah Afridi was dismissed, sealing the result for Bangladesh. The standout bowling performance came from Nahid Rana, who claimed 5 for 40. This was his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket and also represented the best figures of his career to date.

This victory extends Bangladesh’s recent dominance in the Test format against Pakistan. The sequence began in August 2024 in Rawalpindi, where Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win against Pakistan. That series ended in a 2–0 victory for Bangladesh, marking a clean sweep on Pakistani soil. The Mirpur win continues that run, making it three successive Test victories against the same opposition.

The match concluded inside 52.5 overs on the final day, with Pakistan unable to withstand the sustained pace pressure while pursuing a challenging target set by Bangladesh.

Match Summary

The two-match series now moves to its second and final Test, scheduled to begin on 16 May in Sylhet.