Bangladesh PM lauds team after historic 2-0 Test series win over Pakistan

Bangladesh made history on home soil, registering their first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, completing a dominant 2-0 whitewash after a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet on Wednesday.

The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side sealed the series after earlier winning the opening Test in Mirpur by 104 runs, marking a landmark moment in Bangladesh cricket history and underlining their growing stature in the longest format.

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The victory also saw Bangladesh climb to fifth place in the World Test Championship standings with a point percentage of 58.33%, pushing India down to sixth with 48.15%.

Following the historic achievement, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman congratulated the team, praising their unity, discipline and self-belief, and expressing confidence that the success will inspire the next generation to take up sport.

Rahman extended his gratitude to the players, coaching staff and support personnel, calling the achievement a reflection of collective effort and national pride.

On the field, Pakistan were set a daunting fourth-innings target of 437 and showed resistance but were eventually bowled out for 358. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam led the charge with a match-winning 6/120, dismantling the visitors’ batting lineup on the final day.

Earlier, Bangladesh took control of the match after first-innings efforts, with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das scoring a brilliant 126, earning Player of the Match honours.

Pakistan, despite a fighting 68 off 84 balls from Babar Azam, were restricted to 232 in their first innings as Bangladesh gained a crucial 46-run lead.

Bangladesh then strengthened their grip with a commanding 390 in the second innings, anchored by veteran Mushfiqur Rahim’s superb 137, setting up a historic series-clinching win.