Bangladesh made history on Tuesday as they crushed Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi to clinch their first-ever series victory in the country.
Chasing a challenging total of 185 for victory, the Tigers rode on solid knocks from opener Zakir Hasan (40), captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (38) and Mominul Haque (34) to cross the finish line in the second session on Day 5.
The team’s most-experienced duo of Mushfiqur Rahim (22*) and Shakib Al Hasan (15*) were fittingly the finishers for Bangladesh as they stunned Pakistan in their own backyard.
Earlier, Hasan Mahmud picked 5-43 in 10.4 overs – his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket, while Nahid Rana claimed 4-44 – his best-ever figures in the format, as Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 172.
This is Bangladesh’s second Test win over Pakistan after their first-ever triumph by 10 wickets in the series opener last month. This is also Bangladesh’s third Test series victory outside their home.
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