BAN vs PAK 1st Test Highlights saw Bangladesh secure a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s twin contributions with the bat and Bangladesh’s disciplined spin attack proved decisive across five days of the opening test.
BAN vs PAK 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The match was available across multiple regions through official television and digital streaming partners.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports (TV); Tamasha and Tapmad (Streaming)
- India: Broadcast details may vary by region.
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports (Australia); Sky NZ (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (TV & Streaming)
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports (TV)
- Bangladesh: T Sports and Nagorik TV (TV); Tapmad and Rabbithole (Streaming)
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV and PEO TV
- Nepal: Cricbuzz (Streaming)
- MENA: Cricbuzz (Streaming)
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Pakistan’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss immediately brought their fast bowlers into the contest on a Mirpur surface that offered early movement. Bangladesh lost Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shadman Islam cheaply, slipping to 31/2 inside the opening session. Shaheen Shah Afridi generated sharp angles from the left arm while Hasan Ali maintained disciplined lines to keep Bangladesh under pressure during the first ten overs.
The momentum of the innings changed through a patient rebuilding effort from Mominul Haque and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Mominul absorbed pressure with a measured 91 from 200 balls, while Shanto counterattacked more fluently with 101 from 130 deliveries. Their 170-run partnership transformed Bangladesh from early instability into a position of control. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to maintain consistent pressure once the ball softened, allowing Bangladesh to rotate strike regularly through the middle sessions.
Shanto’s innings particularly shifted the tempo of the match. He punished loose deliveries square of the wicket and used calculated aggression against Noman Ali’s spin. Although Mohammad Abbas eventually trapped him lbw for 101, Bangladesh had already crossed 200 and established a platform that Pakistan could no longer fully neutralize. Mushfiqur Rahim then added further stability with a composed 71, ensuring Bangladesh extended their first innings beyond 400.
Momentum shifted briefly toward Pakistan national cricket team when Mohammad Abbas delivered a superb five-wicket spell, using reverse movement and relentless stump-to-stump accuracy to dismantle the lower order. However, Taskin Ahmed’s late 28 from 19 balls helped Bangladesh national cricket team reach a strong first-innings total of 413.
Pakistan’s reply began positively through debutant Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq. The pair added 106 runs for the opening wicket and negotiated Bangladesh’s seamers effectively during the second day. Azan showed patience and control throughout his innings of 103, relying on strong off-side strokeplay and disciplined shot selection. Abdullah Fazal, another debutant, also impressed with a fluent 60 that briefly placed Pakistan in a competitive position.
However, Bangladesh’s spinners slowly took control once the pitch began offering sharper turn and variable bounce. Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced the defining spell of the innings with figures of 5/102 across 38 overs. He removed Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali, and Shaheen Shah Afridi to halt Pakistan’s momentum repeatedly. Pakistan national cricket team suffered a damaging middle-order collapse from 210/1 to 230/5, a phase that turned the momentum sharply toward Bangladesh national cricket team.
Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan attempted to stabilize the innings with attacking counterplay against spin. Half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha allowed Pakistan national cricket team to narrow the gap, but Bangladesh national cricket team’s bowlers prevented the momentum from fully shifting. Taijul Islam’s late breakthroughs and Taskin Ahmed’s disciplined seam bowling eventually restricted Pakistan to 386, leaving Bangladesh with a narrow but important first-innings lead of 27 runs.
Bangladesh’s second innings again began shakily as Mohammad Abbas removed Mahmudul Hasan Joy early. Hasan Ali also found consistent movement and dismissed Shadman Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim to keep Pakistan in contention. At 128/3, the contest remained evenly balanced, especially with Bangladesh still needing to stretch the lead beyond 200 on a deteriorating fifth-day surface.
Once again, Najmul Hossain Shanto controlled the key phase of the innings. His patient 87 from 150 deliveries became one of the most important knocks of the match because it extended Bangladesh’s lead while consuming valuable time. Mominul Haque supported him with another steady innings of 56, and their partnership gradually wore down Pakistan’s bowling attack. Bangladesh’s approach was notably tactical, prioritizing survival and scoreboard pressure rather than quick acceleration.
Pakistan’s bowlers continued to fight through Hasan Ali and Noman Ali, both taking three wickets each, but Bangladesh’s lower-order contributions pushed the lead beyond 260. Taskin Ahmed’s aggressive late boundary hitting allowed Bangladesh to declare at 240/9, setting Pakistan a challenging target of 268 in the fourth innings on a deteriorating Mirpur wicket.
Bangladesh’s bowlers then delivered a highly disciplined performance under pressure on the final day. Taskin Ahmed removed Imam-ul-Haq in the opening over before Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Azan Awais to break Pakistan’s early resistance. Abdullah Fazal’s composed 66 kept Pakistan alive through the afternoon session, but Bangladesh consistently created pressure by attacking the stumps and crowding the bat with close-in fielders.
The decisive phase arrived when Nahid Rana produced a destructive spell with the second new ball. He dismissed Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, and Shaheen Shah Afridi to finish with outstanding figures of 5/40. Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all out as Bangladesh’s pace-spin combination closed out the match emphatically. Taijul Islam also played a vital supporting role by conceding only 22 runs in 14 overs while claiming two wickets.
Toss Winner
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Key Moment
Pakistan’s collapse from 210/1 to 230/5 during the first innings proved to be the decisive turning point, as Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s middle-order breakthroughs prevented the visitors from gaining a first-innings lead after Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal had placed them in a dominant position.
Star Performer / MVP
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto was named Player of the Match after scoring 101 and 87 across both innings, anchoring Bangladesh’s batting during the two most important phases of the Test.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Match Summary
Team | Score |
Bangladesh | 413 & 240/9d (70.3 overs) |
Pakistan | 386 & 163 (52.5 overs) |
Result | Bangladesh won by 104 runs |
Player of the Match | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Najmul Hossain Shanto – 188 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Mohammad Abbas – 6 wickets |
BAN vs PAK Playing XI
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Pakistan: Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Fazal, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas
FAQs – Yesterday’s Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test (May 08, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Bangladesh vs Pakistan match?
A1: Yesterday (May 08, 2026): 1st Test
Bangladesh (413 & 240/9d) beat Pakistan (386 & 163) by 104 runs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 101 and 87, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nahid Rana played major bowling roles.
Pakistan: Azan Awais scored 103 in the first innings and Abdullah Fazal added 66 in the chase.
Result: Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Najmul Hossain Shanto was named the Player of the Match for his crucial scores of 101 and 87, which helped Bangladesh control both innings and build winning positions in the Test.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Shere Bangla National Stadium. Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto was the leading batter with scores of 101 and 87 across the two innings. For Pakistan, Azan Awais scored 103 in the first innings, while Abdullah Fazal contributed 60 and 66 during the match.