In a stunning turn of events, the Bangladesh cricket team etched their name in history by clinching a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Pakistan in the two-match Test series, culminating in a resounding win by six wickets at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Tigers’ triumph over their arch-rivals in their own backyard is a testament to their resilience and determination.
Bangladesh completes the sweep
The final day of the second Test witnessed a dramatic collapse from the Pakistan batting lineup, as they were bundled out for a paltry 172 runs in their second innings. Bangladesh, resuming their innings at 40 for no loss, comfortably chased down the target of 185 runs to secure a victory by six wickets.
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Litton Das’s Stellar Knock
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s success, scoring a crucial 138 runs in the first innings. His partnership with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who contributed 78 runs, helped the Tigers post a respectable total of 262 runs.
Pakistan’s batting woes
Despite a fighting half-century from Agha Salman in the second innings, Pakistan’s batting order failed to deliver. The hosts’ top-order batters struggled to adapt to the conditions, and their middle order collapsed under pressure.
Bangladesh’s bowling prowess
The Bangladesh bowlers, led by Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, wreaked havoc on the Pakistan batting lineup. Their disciplined bowling and ability to extract movement from the pitch proved too much for the hosts to handle.
Scorecard Summary
1st Innings:
- Bangladesh: 262 all out (78.4 overs)
- Pakistan: 274 all out (85.1 overs)
2nd Innings:
- Pakistan: 172 all out (46.4 overs)
- Bangladesh:185-4 (56 Ov)
Player of the Match: Litton Das (Bangladesh)
Player of the Series: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh)
Series Result: Bangladesh won the match by 6 wickets and the series 2-0
This victory marks a historic moment for Bangladesh cricket, as it is their first-ever Test series win in Pakistan. The Tigers’ triumph will undoubtedly boost their confidence and inspire a new generation of cricketers in the country.
Here’s how netizens reacted:
😅 #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/PGEpWXyh71
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 3, 2024
Cricket fans watching Pakistan cricket team losing the test series to Bangladesh in their home ground for the first time in history!#BANvsPAK #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/nvbIsbNbmR
— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) September 3, 2024
How Bangaladesh players saw Pakistan team#BANvsPAK #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/awyN3M0iIW
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) September 3, 2024
🙏🏻#PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/VyLoXUiNOd
— Cric mate (@cricmatee07) September 3, 2024
Pakistan Cricket team
Expectations Reality pic.twitter.com/kNwfxkz780
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) September 3, 2024
This nation owes an apology to them.#PakvsBan pic.twitter.com/pdmfpJfBLm
— Cric mate (@cricmatee07) September 2, 2024
Ban beat Pak in the second test 🤣
Whitewash at home or inko #WTC 25 ka final khelna hai .. #BANvsPAK pic.twitter.com/s7eZTgLYCE
— 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞 🦅 (@FlyingEagleX) September 3, 2024
#BANvsPAK #PAKvBAN #PakistanCricket
Bangladesh didn’t win by fluke or luck. They were better than Pakistan in each department. Bangladesh as a team had better quality than Pakistan. Better batsmen, better bowlers, better fielders. This has to be most embarrassing moment for… https://t.co/mlr4aKg5Jg
— Chandan Sahay (@iCKSahay) September 3, 2024
A historic series win for Bangladesh, an embarassing whitewash on home soil for Pakistan.#BANvsPAK pic.twitter.com/FFsEEgamwb
— 🖤⃝𝑺𝒰नील✿࿐ JOSWAL🐦🌎🛜 (@JoswalSunil) September 3, 2024
Thanks to PCB, especially Zaka Ashraf and Moshin Naqvi. And media, especially Karachi Mafia, and thanks to our players, especially Shan, Babar, and Abdullah, for the first time in cricket history, BAN beat Pakistan by 2-0 we got banglawashed at our home town. #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/kcWTSEMAYw
— Usman Satti (@usmansatti476) September 3, 2024
