In a stunning performance, Mushfiqur Rahim led his team to a 47-run lead against Pakistan in the first Test match in Rawalpindi. His unbeaten score of 173 runs shattered the previous record set by Javed Omar in 2003. Despite a strong display by the home team, Bangladesh now has a chance to claim their first win against Pakistan in their 14 matches.
Pakistan's cricket season got off to a rocky start as their star player Babar Azam was dismissed for a two-ball duck in the first test against Bangladesh. Despite having a pitch specifically prepared for their four-man pace attack, it was the Bangladeshi seamers who dominated the first hour of play. In a spectacular catch, Bangladeshi wicket-keeper Liton Das caught Babar out, causing the Pakistani side to be reeling at 16/3. This is not only a disappointment for Babar, but also a blow to Pakistan's chances in their upcoming seven home tests and two away tests.