Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, completing the match on May 12, 2026 [1, 2]. Bangladesh posted innings totals of 413 and 240-9 declared, while Pakistan scored 386 and 163 all out [1]. Chasing 268 in the final innings, Pakistan collapsed from 119-3 to 163 all out in the closing session [2].
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed a century and 87 in the two innings, leading from the front,s1,s2. Shanto said after the win, “Very happy – proud of all the guys, the way we played” and added, “We declared because we have a quality bowling attack and in these conditions Rana, Taskin, Taijul bowled really well and that’s what I want from them” [1, 2]. He also noted their progress in Test cricket: “We have been working hard the last few months, and slowly, we are getting better at Test cricket. That’s one thing we have always wanted to do.” [2]
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana took 5-40, playing a key role in breaking Pakistan’s chase [1, 2]. Pakistan saw promising performances from debutants; opener Azan Awais scored 103 runs on debut, while Abdullah Fazal made 66 in the second innings [1, 2]. Despite their efforts, the Pakistani side was unable to avoid collapse in the final session.
The win marks Bangladesh’s first Test victory over Pakistan on home soil and their third consecutive Test win against Pakistan overall [1, 2]. Shanto’s captaincy record now equals Mushfiqur Rahim’s seven Test wins for Bangladesh [2].
The second and final Test of the series will begin in Sylhet on May 16, 2026 [1].
