First Time in 24 Years of Test Cricket
Bangladesh cricket team led by Najmul Hossain Shanto became the first Asian cricket team to script a whitewash in a 2-match test series against Pakistan at Rawalpindi. Also, they became the second team to achieve this feat on Pakistan soil by 2-0, following England’s achievement of 3-0 in the 2022-23 test series. This is a remarkable achievement for the Bangladesh cricket team after 24 years in test cricket, which makes the outcome even more special, and it is a notable moment in cricket history.
The Tigers overcame all the obstacles in the 2nd test match at Rawalpindi after finding themselves trapped at 26-6 in 11.3 overs during the opening innings of the match. It seemed impossible for the team to bounce back, but it was possible due to Litton Das’ century and a supportive half-century from Mehidy Hasan Miraz that steered Bangladesh to its third overseas test series win.
Moreover, it is an embarrassing moment for the Pakistan cricket team, since they have failed to secure a win in the last ten matches on their homeground and set an unwanted record after facing a clean sweep. It includes 6 losses and 4 draw games.
Bangladesh’s unbelievable comeback to win the second test: A Brief Glimpse
A fully confident Bangladesh cricket team entered the 2nd Test match after achieving a massive 10-wicket victory in Pakistan. Following the decision of Najmul Hossain to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan’s first innings was wrapped to 274-10 in 85.1 overs.
In response, the Bangladesh batters seemed to be in great trouble after losing 6 quick wickets at an early stage. However, a 228-ball-138 run knock from Litton Das, batting at a strike rate of 60.53, smashed 13 fours and 4 sixes reviving his team’s innings. In addition, Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a supportive role with his 124-ball-78 run knock, which includes 12 fours and 1 six at a batting strike rate of 62.90. These two batsmen rescued Bangladesh out of trouble by maintaining a 165-run partnership that steered the team’s total to 262-10 in 78.4 overs.
Shockingly, Pakistan’s batting lineup couldn’t make use of their opportunity to win the 2nd match by scoring just 172 runs in the 3rd innings. As a result, Bangladesh required just 185 runs to win the match as well as the series, which they achieved with ease on Day 5 and pulled off a 6-wicket victory.
Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das bagged the Player of the Match award, while the all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz received the Player of the Series award.
Mainly, the match-winning bowling performance from Mehidy Hasan (5-61 in 22.1 overs) and Taskin Ahmed (3-57 in 17 overs) in the 1st innings followed by Hasan Mahmud (5-43 in 10.4 overs) and Nahid Rana (4-44 in 11 overs) gave fierce competition to Pakistani batters.
Shocking Facts to be known after Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Match
Here are the surprising facts you should know after PAK vs BAN 2nd test match:
1. Pakistan’s Last Win on Home Soil:
Do you know that it has been more than 1,303 days since Pakistan won a test match on its homeground? It was on 8th February 2021, when the Hosts won the red ball series at home against South Africa. This points out the Men in Green’s terrible record in home test matches.
2. Bangladesh Test Match Series Win from 2000 to 2024:
The list of test matches series that the Bangladesh cricket team won on homeground as well as overseas are tabulated below in detail:
| Series | Test Matches | Year | Venue (Home / Overseas) | Winner |
| Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh | 2-match Test Series | 2005 | Home | Bangladesh (1-0) |
| Bangladesh Tour of West Indies | 2-match Test Series | 2009 | Overseas | Bangladesh (2-0) |
| Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh | 3-match Test Series | 2014 | Home | Bangladesh (3-0) |
| West Indies Tour of Bangladesh | 2-match Test Series | 2018 | Home | Bangladesh (2-0) |
| Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh | One-Off Test Match Series | 2020 | Home | Bangladesh (1-0) |
| Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe | One-Off Test Match Series | 2021 | Overseas | Bangladesh (1-0) |
| Ireland Tour of Bangladesh | One-Off Test Match Series | 2023 | Home | Bangladesh (1-0) |
| Afghanistan Tour of Bangladesh | One-Off Test Match Series | 2023 | Home | Bangladesh (1-0) |
| Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan | 2-match Test Series | 2024 | Overseas | Bangladesh (2-0) |
Scrutinizing the above stats, makes you understand that Bangladesh team has won 9 test match series so far, 3 at overseas and 6 at home.
3. Pakistan’s Longer Losing Streak on Home Soil:
Pakistan becomes the second test-playing nation to experience a longer losing run on home soil against the full member nations in the 21st century after Bangladesh. Earlier, only Zimbabwe and Bangladesh continued with a winless streak on home soil.
4. Bangladesh Position in WTC 2023-25 Points Table:
A back-to-back massive win over Pakistan in this series places Bangladesh in the 4th position of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, thereby overtaking England’s position.
5. Pakistan’s Chances to Qualify for WTC 2025 Final:
With this loss, Pakistan currently finds itself struggling at 8th position in the WTC 2023-25 points table. They are still left with 7 test matches, which include 3 against England and 2 against South Africa and West Indies. It is understood that Pakistan isn’t completely out of the race, but their qualification chances are extremely challenging to win all the upcoming matches. Shan Masood and his men have a grueling phase in the remaining phase of the cycle with 16 points and 19.05 PCT.
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