Mehidy Hasan Miraz Shines as Bangladesh Takes Lead Against Pakistan in First Test

In an exciting first Test match, Mehidy Hasan Miraz's exceptional five-wicket haul has propelled Bangladesh to a 34-run lead over Pakistan. Despite rain interruptions, Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for 386 and began their second innings before bad light halted play. With ten wickets in hand, Bangladesh is poised to set a challenging target for Pakistan on Day 4. Discover the key moments and performances that shaped this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 11, 2026, 02:05 IST

Bangladesh Takes Control in First Test

In Dhaka, on May 10, Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered an outstanding performance, claiming five wickets as Bangladesh established a 34-run advantage over Pakistan during the first Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium. Despite interruptions due to rain, Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for 386 and managed to score 7 runs without loss in their second innings before bad light ended play early on Day 3.

Pakistan resumed the day at 179 for 1, with Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais at the crease, aiming to surpass Bangladesh's first-innings score of 413.

Shortly after play began, Azan Awais celebrated his debut Test century. However, he could only add three more runs before being dismissed by Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, breaking a solid 104-run partnership with Fazal for the second wicket.

Captain Shan Masood contributed minimally, falling to Taskin as well, leaving Pakistan at 226 for 3.

From that point, Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismantled the visitors' middle and lower order, taking out Saud Shakeel for a duck and then dismissing the well-set Fazal, who scored 60 runs, leaving Pakistan at 230 for 5.

Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan formed a crucial 119-run partnership, but Mehidy struck again, removing Rizwan. Once the established batsmen were gone, Pakistan's tail struggled against the spin, with Mehidy finishing with impressive figures of 5 for 102, while Taijul Islam supported well with 2 for 46, wrapping up Pakistan's innings at 386.

Following Pakistan's dismissal, Bangladesh's batting innings was short-lived, lasting only 1.5 overs before umpires halted play due to insufficient light.

With a 34-run lead and all ten wickets intact, Bangladesh aims to build a substantial target exceeding 250 runs on Day 4.