Bangladesh Secures Historic Hat-Trick of Test Wins Against Pakistan
Bangladesh complete a hat-trick of Test wins against Pakistan
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Bangladesh achieved a remarkable feat by winning their third consecutive Test match against Pakistan, marking Pakistan's first Test defeat on Bangladeshi soil. The victory in Mirpur highlights Bangladesh's resurgence in Test cricket, breaking a long-standing losing streak against Pakistan.
- 01Bangladesh has now won three consecutive Tests against Pakistan, reversing a previous 0-12 record.
- 02Pakistan's loss in Mirpur is their first Test defeat in Bangladesh.
- 03Najmul Hossain Shanto set a record with five Test hundreds as Bangladesh captain.
- 04Noman Ali became the oldest player to reach 100 Test wickets at 39 years and 213 days.
- 05Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal made history with their debut partnerships exceeding 50 runs in both innings.
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Bangladesh completed a hat-trick of Test victories against Pakistan with a win in Mirpur, marking Pakistan's first Test defeat in Bangladesh. This victory comes after Bangladesh had previously lost all 12 Tests against Pakistan. The match saw Bangladesh declare their second innings with a lead of 267 runs, a rare feat in Test cricket. Najmul Hossain Shanto, leading the team, broke the record for most Test hundreds as a Bangladesh captain, achieving his fifth century. Pakistan's struggles continued as they have now lost all six Tests played away from home since their last victory against Sri Lanka in 2023. Notably, Noman Ali became the oldest player to achieve 100 Test wickets at the age of 39 years and 213 days. Additionally, debutants Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal made history with their partnerships of 104 and 54 runs in the match, becoming only the second pair of debutants to achieve 50-plus stands in both innings of a Test.
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This victory enhances the reputation of Bangladesh cricket, inspiring local fans and players and boosting the team's confidence for future matches.
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