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Najmul Shanto's Heroics Lead Bangladesh to 104-Run Win Over Pakistan

Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Mirpur, their first win of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century and 87 to earn Player of the Match and gain 16 places in the ICC Test batting rankings. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque also climbed the batting rankings, while bowlers Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana made gains. Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas re-entered the bowling charts at 28th after a five-wicket haul.

Key Points: Bangladesh Beat Pakistan: Shanto Stars in Mirpur Test Win

  • Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in first Test
  • Najmul Shanto scores century and 87, wins Player of the Match
  • Shanto gains 16 places in ICC Test batting rankings
  • Taskin Ahmed re-enters rankings after four wickets
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Najmul Shanto's heroics lead Bangladesh to 104 run win over Pakistan; players climb in ICC Test Rankings

Najmul Shanto's century and 87 lead Bangladesh to a 104-run win over Pakistan in the first Test. Players climb in ICC Test Rankings.

"Shanto scored his ninth Test century in the first innings and followed that up with an equally important knock of 87 - ICC website"

New Delhi, May 13

A brilliant win over Pakistan in the first Test in Mirpur has helped a host of Bangladesh stars make good gains on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

Bangladesh secured a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Mirpur, marking their first win of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto spearheaded the triumph with a stellar batting performance, earning the Player of the Match award, as per the ICC website.

Shanto scored his ninth Test century in the first innings and followed that up with an equally important knock of 87 in the second innings, and the in-form left-hander was rewarded with a gain of 16 places on the latest rankings for Test batters to achieve a new career-high rating in equal 23rd spot.

Bangladesh teammates Mushfiqur Rahim (up two places to 26th) and Mominul Haque (up 12 spots to 35th) also climbed the updated Test batting rankings following solid performances against Pakistan, while two pacers and a left-arm spinner made notable gains on the Test bowling list

Taijul Islam collected a pair of wickets in both of Pakistan's innings and gained three places to move to 13th overall on the rankings for Test bowlers, while experienced seamer Taskin Ahmed re-enters the rankings at 48th following four scalps of his own in what was his first Test appearance since the end of 2024.

There were also gains for right-armer Nahid Rana, with the fast bowler improving five spots to 64th after his decisive five-wicket haul during the second innings of that Mirpur clash.

There was also some joy for Pakistan as pace Mohammad Abbas re-entered the bowling charts at 28 following his five-wicket haul in the first innings.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great to see Test cricket thriving in the subcontinent! Shanto's innings were brilliant, but let's also appreciate Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul. Bangladesh's fast bowling stocks are improving steadily 👏
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Aman W
India vs Bangladesh matches are going to be so competitive now! Their batting lineup looks solid with Shanto leading from the front, and the bowling attack has variety. But I wouldn't write off Pakistan just yet - Mohammad Abbas showed his class with that fifer. They'll bounce back in the next Test.
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Priya S
As an Indian fan, it's heartening to see all subcontinental teams doing well. Shanto's consistency is remarkable - nine Test centuries already! And Mushfiqur Rahim is still going strong at 37. These veterans are setting great examples for the younger generation.
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David E
Impressive performance by Bangladesh, but I'm a bit concerned about Pakistan's batting collapses. They have the talent but need to show more application, especially away from home. Shanto was undoubtedly the difference between the two sides in this match.
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Nisha Z
Cricket is truly unpredictable! Who would have thought Bangladesh would outplay Pakistan like this? Shanto's 87 in the second innings was even more valuable than his century - that's where the game was won. Great to see Taijul Islam continuing his impressive form too 🏏
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