Rawalpindi: Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone in cricket by defeating Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test match of the series in Rawalpindi, marking their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan. The win not only broke a streak of 12 losses and one draw against Pakistan but also positioned Bangladesh as a formidable competitor in the ICC World Test Championship standings.

According to International Cricket Council, Bangladesh’s triumph in Rawalpindi came after 14 previous encounters with Pakistan yielded no victories. This victory places Bangladesh sixth in the ICC World Test Championship, tied with Sri Lanka, while Pakistan fell to the eighth position. The match was highlighted by standout performances from Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim and Shadman Ismail, who were crucial in setting a formidable total that ultimately led to the team’s commanding win.