Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 5 Highlights: Nahid Rana's Five-for Inspires Bangladesh To 104-Run Victory

A historic win for Bangladesh - The first Test is over, and Bangladesh has made history in Mirpur by beating Pakistan at home for the very first time. They will be celebrating this victory that fans will remember for a long time. The second test between these sides will start on Saturday, May 16th at 4 am GMT, so be sure to join us early for the next game. Goodbye for now. Cheers!

Player of the Match - Najmul Hossain Shanto, the skipper of Bangladesh, is also the Player of the Match for his century in the first innings and his knock of 87 runs in the second innings. He says that he is very happy and proud of the entire team. Adds that they trained hard and everyone stepped up. Mentions that he didn't know that this was their first win over Pakistan at home but calls it a great experience. Shanto shares that their plan was always going to bat first. The way they have been planning and having guys like Rahim, Litton, and Mominul batting in the middle overs gives them a lot of confidence. On declaration, he says that they have a strong bowling attack and with the conditions also favouring, he was pleased with how Rana, Taskin, Taijul, and Mehidy bowled. Shanto further adds that the wicket was a bit tricky to bat in the first hour or so, but Rahim and Mominul batted brilliantly and chose the correct shots. Ends by saying that they need to enjoy this win, and then they will assess the conditions in Sylhet and plan accordingly.

Pakistan's skipper - Shan Masood says that they looked at the conditions and they felt like it's a pacers' wicket, but they failed to put pressure on the opposition. On the effort on the bowlers' performance, he adds that the opposition batters deserve some credit, especially the way Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque played in the first inning. About the two debutants, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal, he says that they have had a very good start in test cricket, but they have to be consistent and play to their optimum potential. On being asked about the second Test match of the series, Masood says that they have to take the positives from this match and work on the mistakes so that they can make a comeback.

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A statement for the Tigers - This wasn't just a win, it was a massive statement. Despite brilliant debut performances from Pakistan’s Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal, Bangladesh stayed patient and struck exactly when it mattered most. The series is off to an explosive start, and while Pakistan will rue their late collapse, Bangladesh walks away with a historic lead and a new sense of belief in the longest format.

A captain’s performance - While the bowlers finished the job, this victory belonged to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. His magnificent century in the first innings set the tone, and his 87 in the second gave the bowlers enough time to secure the win. Along with Mominul Haque’s consistent scoring, the leadership group showed the intent needed to dominate a high-quality side throughout all five days.

Nahid Rana led the charge - The star of the final act was undoubtedly Nahid Rana. His raw pace and aggressive lines were too much for the Pakistani batters to handle, as he ripped through the middle and lower order to finish with a five-wicket haul. Supported brilliantly by Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed, who shared four wickets between them, Rana ensured that Pakistan’s hopes of a miracle chase vanished in a hurry.

The final session blitz - Coming into the final session, the game was balanced on a knife edge, but Bangladesh blew it wide open with a clinical bowling display. They hunted in a pack, incredibly picking up the final seven wickets in just one session to trigger a massive Pakistani collapse. From a steady position at Tea, the visitors simply had no answers to the relentless pressure and intensity of the Bangladeshi attack.

History made in Mirpur! History has finally been scripted at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Bangladesh have done what they’ve never managed before. Beating Pakistan in a Test match on home soil. It was a victory built on pure grit and a bold declaration that dared Pakistan to chase 268. The Tigers celebrate a monumental moment that will be remembered for generations.

OUT! TAKEN! Nahid Rana wraps things up with a fifer. BANGLADESH WIN BY 104 RUNS AND GO 1-0 UP IN THE SERIES. Rana bangs this into the pitch, on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Shaheen Afridi looks to pull it away, but gets cramped up to free his arms. He takes his eyes off the ball as it pops up off the gloves, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy at short leg takes a dolly. Afridi takes a review more in desperation, but UltraEdge shows a clear spike when the ball is close to the gloves. The on-field call is upheld, and the Bangladesh players are overjoyed in celebration.

Pitches it up, does Rana, on middle, Mohammad Abbas pushes it to the vacant mid on region and gets the single.

Back of a length, angling down the leg side, Mohammad Abbas lets this one through.

Fuller, outside off, swinging in. Mohammad Abbas covers the stumps and shoulder arms the delivery.

FOUR! SHOT! Short of a length, outside off. Mohammad Abbas opens the face of the bat and pushes it away, between the gully and third slip fielders for four runs.

Tossed up, on middle, Shaheen Afridi blocks it back to the bowler. Third maiden over for Miraz!

Full, on off, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Miraz drags his length back, on off, Shaheen Afridi bunts it to the off side.

Full, on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi eases it to cover.

Pitches it up, does Miraz, on off, Shaheen Afridi blocks it to short cover.

A touch fuller, on off, Shaheen Afridi lunges and dabs it to cover.