In the first Test match held in Mirpur, Bangladesh triumphed over Pakistan, further deepening Pakistan's woes in red-ball cricket. This defeat marks Pakistan's sixth consecutive loss away from home, a concerning trend for a team struggling to find its footing. Despite the overall disappointment, debutants Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais emerged as the highest scorers, with Fazal scoring a century and Awais contributing two half-centuries. Captain Shan Masood faced criticism for his strategic choices, particularly the decision to omit spinner Sajid Khan, who had previously excelled at this venue. Pakistan's bowling attack, led by Shaheen Afridi, failed to make an impact, and the team experienced multiple batting collapses throughout the match. Masood's captaincy has now seen him lead the team to 11 defeats in just 15 Tests, raising questions about his leadership and the team's future direction. The match underscored a troubling pattern of mediocrity and lack of accountability within the Pakistan cricket setup.