Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim showcased his exceptional batting skills by smashing 191 runs against Pakistan in the first Test match. With his record-breaking partnership with Mehidy Hasan, Bangladesh dominated Pakistan`s pace attack.
Bangladesh registered a stunning final-day victory over Pakistan in the first Test match of the two-match series in Rawalpindi.
Facing 341 deliveries, Mushfiqur Rahim accumulated 191 runs which was laced with 22 fours and 1 six.
After the match, Mushfiqur Rahim said, “This is one of my finest (knocks) so far, because we haven`t done that well overseas. All the players prepared well in Pakistan and back home as well,” Rahim said.
“Before the Test series, there was a two and a half months gap. All the players and management were there, the other white-ball players were playing in the World Cup. I`m thankful to the coaching staff and management. When I meet all these guys, it`s a luxury for him (Shanto) and I try to give my best. Doing well for my country inspires me. I want to make an announcement, want to donate my prize money as there`s been flood back in Bangladesh,” he added.
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Recapping the first match of the series, the Rawalpindi Test had a damp start due to a delayed beginning caused by a wet outfield, but by the fifth day, it had transformed into an action-packed thriller.
Even though only 41 overs were being played on the first day, the visitors got off to a strong start, bagging four crucial wickets.
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel stepped up for Pakistan on Day 2, each scoring a century to rescue the hosts. Rizwan was especially resilient after making an unbeaten 171 in a marathon innings that left him cramping by the day`s end. With an eye on forcing a result, Pakistan declared their innings at 448/6.
For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim (191) and Shadnam Islam (93) displayed a stupendous performance, making Pakistan toil in the field for much of Day 4. Both came agonisingly close to significant milestones but fell just short.
At the beginning of Day 5 at 23/1, Pakistan crumbled, being bowled out for just 146, with only Rizwan offering resistance through a fighting half-century. Bangladesh`s spinners stole the show, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking four wickets and Shakib Al Hasan adding three more.
The visitors needed just 30 runs for a historic win, which they achieved in under seven overs without losing a wicket.
Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the historic win in the first Test.
(With ANI Inputs)