History of Pakistan national cricket team against Bangladesh national cricket team has been an intriguing journey of evolving dynamics and outstanding performances. Their encounters continue to demonstrate their spirit of competition while inspiring fans worldwide.
On day four in Rawalpindi, Mushfiqur Rahim scored an admirable 191 as Ban made its bid against PAK. Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque and Litton Das also achieved half centuries. In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline.
Timeline of Bangladesh and Pakistan
Bangladesh and Pakistan share many values, which has enabled them to forge strong friendships despite their difficult histories.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh, desired a nation that followed a different political course than Pakistan. After winning its independence, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman took steps to design a constitution embracing secularist ideals; unfortunately this has not always been possible as Bangladesh has experienced military rule multiple times since independence.
Bangladeshi cricket team has made great strides over the past 24 years. From being one of the lowest ranked international teams to one of its leading contenders, they have come a long way and seen several series and tournaments won over time, but their greatest triumphs came via Test matches.
Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana of Bangladesh collected nine wickets between them during the second Test against Pakistan, setting Bangladesh up for an historic win. Openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam raced through 42 without losing before rainclouds obscured their view and bad light shut down play for the day.
Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman attempted to salvage the visitors with late cameos in their second innings; however, they could only reach 172 runs before Bangladesh were well on their way to winning both legs of this series in Rawalpindi 2-0 with just 185 left to chase on day four.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq was run out off the first ball of the final session by Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque for a duck, before Mohammad Shahzad and captain Shan Masood added 61 for the fourth wicket before rain interrupted play and brought about its conclusion. These teams will meet again for two Test matches starting August 30 in Dhaka with Pakistan having only ever managed two series victories while Bangladesh have yet to overcome them on home ground during that time; that may change with their upcoming series against each other’s home series against each other which should make for fascinating viewing!
High Lights of Bangladesh and Pakistan
Pakistan openers Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel made an outstanding start, scoring fifties to propel their side to 158/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test match against England at Rawalpindi. Due to adverse conditions caused by rain in Rawalpindi, however, play was delayed five hours but after its cessation was considered suitable to continue.
Bangladesh’s batting collapsed as Pakistan pacers Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza unleashed their pace-play, leaving their hosts reduced to 26-6 by lunch. Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz slowly restored Bangladesh’s innings with an outstanding seventh-wicket stand of 165 runs to bring Bangladesh closer towards Pakistan’s total score.
Najmul Hossain Shanto showed great resolve and confidence as Bangladesh reached 266/7 by stumps on Day 4. A stunning boundary from Mushfiqur Rahim off Abrar Ahmed brought home their target just a few overs later.
The fourth day was more of a waiting game for both teams as weather conditions proved unfavorable, yet Bangladeshi bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana showed up with some spectacular performances – taking five wickets each – marking their maiden five-wicket haul on Pakistani soil.
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel had helped Pakistan reach 448/6 when they declared their second innings, with Rizwan making an unbeaten 171 while Shakeel was dismissed with only 141/141 overs played.
Matches of Bangladesh and Pakistan
Bangladesh was off to a brilliant start with their bat before succumbing to Pakistan’s fast bowlers, led by Litton Das. However, Litton Das held their innings together with his tenth Test half century as they reached 267-7 in their first innings. But in their second innings Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both performed impressively with both pace and spin bowling to take control of this match by taking seven wickets between them between them; three were taken by Al Hasan while Mehidy Hasan Miraz was equally effective using stump-to-stump lines as well as zippy offbreaks from both.
Pakistan struggled to recover from being placed into their second innings at 9-2 and never looked comfortable under pressure. A valiant innings from Mohammad Rizwan (28) couldn’t prevent their collapse to 172 all out in their second innings, with many other members of their team failing to make an impressionful showing.
Hasan Mahmud stood out with the ball, becoming the first Bangladeshi ever to claim five wickets on Pakistani soil. Nahid Rana also did well for Bangladesh by collecting four wickets to help their side take control of the match.
Bangladesh resumed their pursuit of victory with Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam showing promising form as openers, setting an impressive scoring rate before bad light and rain curtailed play.
14.6: Mir Hamza to Mominul Haque, full and angling in from outside off, the left-handeder lunges at it but misses his shot, allowing it to go through to mid off for a single.
18.4: Khurram Shahzad bowled fuller this time from off, and Najmul Hossain Shanto misses it completely when trying to drive it; instead it goes uppishly over leg gully for a single.
Fans of Bangladesh and Pakistan
Bangladeshis made up the bulk of the crowd, cheering every time Mushfiqur Rahim paddle-swept Salman Agha for another boundary. These fans took great delight in seeing their team defeat Pakistan, no matter if it happened in either innings.
Bangladesh sealed their historic two-match series victory by defeating Australia by six wickets in their second Test match, also at home, achieving their most ever Test series win ever. Few people gave Bangladesh any consideration before this series started; yet their outstanding performances in both games have surprised everyone involved. They were skittled for 274 in their opening innings; yet Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan played key innings to turn around their fortunes and turn the game in Bangladesh’s favour.
Pakistan struggled to score 185 in their second innings and were reduced to 26/6 at one point before Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Saim Ayub and Shadman Islam all made half-centuries to save themselves. Unfortunately for Pakistan though, Bangladeshi spinners Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz proved too formidable and took four and three wickets respectively to ensure victory for their side.
Shoaib Akhtar, coach of Pakistan, noted after the match that his side did not underestimate Bangladesh. He noted how Bangladesh is no average team and will give any opponent in the final a tough fight. Shoaib also suggested that India – favourites in this final – might take some lessons from this loss as they look ahead to battle next month.
Pakistan bowler Shadab Khan also issued a message for Bangladeshi people and fans after their match: “Thank you so much for making us feel welcome; it has been an incredible experience playing in your country – truly special nation!” He then congratulated his teammates on winning their series victory and posted a group photo that has garnered over 25,000 likes – both teams were wearing black and white uniforms with faces obscured to protect player identities; Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed could be seen wearing an eye-catching sleeveless blue shirt while several players wore caps with their names or numbers written on them; both posts have received over 25,000 likes so far!
