Nahid Rana’s five-for powers Bangladesh to 104-run Test win over Pakistan
The young pacer claims his maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series in Dhaka
Bangladesh national cricket team secured a memorable 104-run victory over Pakistan national cricket team in the opening Test of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, powered by a sensational five-wicket haul from fast bowler Nahid Rana.
Chasing a target of 268 runs, Pakistan were bowled out for 163 in 52.5 overs on the fifth day of the match.
Nahid Rana starred with the ball, claiming 5-40 in 9.5 overs to register his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
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Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam took two wickets each, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up one wicket.
Pakistan's innings never fully recovered after losing opener Imam-ul-Haq in the first over to Taskin Ahmed.
Abdullah Fazal offered resistance with a fighting 66 off 113 balls, striking 11 boundaries, while Salman Agha scored 26.
Nahid Rana ripped through Pakistan's middle order, dismissing captain Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali and finally Shaheen Afridi to seal the win.
Bangladesh now lead the two-match Test series 1-0.
