Rana's Five-Wicket Masterclass Powers Bangladesh to Historic Home Test Win Over Pakistan

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Bangladesh clinched their first home Test victory against Pakistan by 104 runs, propelled by Nahid Rana’s career‑best 5‑40. The win also saw captain Najmul Hossain Shanto equal the national record for most Test wins as skipper.

Rana's Five-Wicket Haul Secures Bangladesh's First Home Test Victory Over Pakistan

Nahid Rana claimed career‑best figures of 5‑40, leading Bangladesh to a 104‑run win in Dhaka.

Match Numbers: Runs, Wickets, and Record‑Breaking Performances

Bangladesh 1st innings: 413/9 (Shanto 101, Rana 5‑40)
Pakistan 1st innings: 386 (Abdullah Fazal 66)
Bangladesh 2nd innings: 240/9 declared
Pakistan 2nd innings: 163 all out
Victory margin: 104 runs
Shanto matches Mushfiqur Rahim’s record of seven Test wins as captain

Why the Win Shifts the Subcontinental Test Landscape

The result ends Bangladesh’s long‑standing home‑ground drought against Pakistan and demonstrates the effectiveness of their pace attack on a deteriorating pitch. It also boosts confidence ahead of the second Test in Sylhet and may influence future scheduling and investment in Bangladesh’s cricket infrastructure.

Future Outlook: Sylhet Test and Bangladesh’s Growing Momentum

With the next match set for Saturday in Sylhet, Bangladesh will look to extend the lead in the two‑match series. If the pace unit maintains its form, the team could solidify its status as a rising force in Test cricket, while Pakistan will need to regroup and address batting collapses under pressure.