Pakistan Faces Historic Test Defeat in Bangladesh Under Shan Masood's Captaincy
Shan Masood’s captaincy in ruins after Pakistan crash to unprecedented Test defeat in Bangladesh
Hindustan Times
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Pakistan's cricket team, led by Shan Masood, suffered a historic defeat against Bangladesh, marking their first-ever Test loss on Bangladeshi soil. Chasing 268 runs, Pakistan collapsed for just 168, losing the match by 99 runs and trailing 1-0 in the two-Test series.
- 01Pakistan lost their first-ever Test match in Bangladesh, collapsing for 168 runs while chasing 268.
- 02Shan Masood has now lost 11 out of 15 Tests as captain, tying for the second-most defeats in Pakistan's Test history.
- 03This defeat marks Bangladesh's third consecutive Test win over Pakistan, following a 2-0 series sweep in 2024.
- 04Nahid Rana led Bangladesh's bowling attack with a five-wicket haul, securing their first home Test victory against Pakistan.
- 05The second Test of the series will take place in Sylhet starting Saturday.
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In a historic upset, Pakistan's cricket team, under the captaincy of Shan Masood, suffered their first-ever Test defeat in Bangladesh, losing by 99 runs. Chasing a target of 268 runs, Pakistan collapsed dramatically, finishing at 168. This defeat marks Bangladesh's third consecutive Test win over Pakistan, following their 2-0 series sweep in 2024. Masood's captaincy record has come under scrutiny, as he has now lost 11 out of 15 Tests, tying for the second-most defeats in Pakistan's Test history alongside Inzamam-ul-Haq. The match saw significant contributions from Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 87 runs, and Nahid Rana, who took a five-wicket haul. The second Test will be held in Sylhet starting Saturday, where Pakistan will attempt to bounce back.
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This defeat raises concerns about the future of Shan Masood's captaincy and the team's performance in upcoming matches.
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