Rawalpindi (Pakistan): Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim showed his resilience by scoring a remarkable 191 runs and forging a record-breaking partnership with Mehidy Hasan as Bangladesh effectively countered Pakistan’s fast-paced attack in the first Test.

Bangladesh secured a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

After the match, Mushfiqur Rahim said: “This is one of my best matches so far because we have not done so well abroad. All the players have prepared well in Pakistan and also at home,” said Rahim.

“There was a gap of two and a half months before the Test series. All the players and management were there, the other white players were playing in the World Cup. I am thankful to the coaching staff and management. Meeting all these guys is a luxury for him and I try to do my best. Performing well for my country inspires me. I want to make an announcement and donate my prize money as there were floods in Bangladesh,” he added.

To recap the first match of the series, the Rawalpindi Test got off to a damp start due to a delayed start caused by the wet outfield, but by the fifth day it had turned into an action-packed thriller.

Although only 41 overs were played on the first day, the visitors got off to a strong start, taking four crucial wickets.

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel took to the field for Pakistan on day two, scoring a century each to rescue the hosts. Rizwan was particularly resilient, scoring an unbeaten 171 in a marathon innings that left him cramped by the end of the day. Aiming to force a result, Pakistan finished their innings on 448/6.

For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shadnam Islam put in an astonishing performance to make Pakistan suffer for most of Day 4. Both came agonisingly close to important milestones but narrowly missed them.

Starting the fifth day at 23/1, Pakistan collapsed and were bowled out for just 146, with only Rizwan offering resistance with 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 only needed 30 runs for a historic victory, which they achieved in less than seven overs without losing a wicket.

Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after their historic win in the first Test.

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