Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Tigers win first Test by 104 runs at Mirpur

Thanks to Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shantar’s century and Muminul Haque’s 91 runs, the hosts scored 413 runs in their first innings.

Pakistan opener Azan Awais, 21, scored a century on his Test debut as the visitors chased down a 27-run deficit of 386 in reply.

After significant rain interruptions on days three and four, the Tigers declared on 240-9 – Shanta (87) and Manimul (56) again starring – before lunch on the final day and set up a push for victory.

Abdullah Fazal scored a defiant 66 but did not get enough support as Pakistan failed to bat on the day to draw, with Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam taking two wickets each.

Tigers captain Shanta said, ‘Very happy. “Proud of all the boys the way we played.

“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.”

The second and final Test will begin in Sylhet on Saturday.