Bangladesh Beat Pakistan as Nahid Rana Takes 5/40
Nahid Rana’s Devastating 5/40 Destroys Pakistan in Mirpur Test
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana delivered the performance of his career as Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the 1st Test of the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
The young pace sensation ripped through Pakistan’s batting lineup with a sensational spell of 5/40 in just 9.5 overs, sealing one of Bangladesh’s most memorable Test victories in recent years.
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 — Match Result
| Match | Bangladesh vs Pakistan – 1st Test |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
| Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 104 runs |
| Pakistan Target | 268 |
| Pakistan Score | 163 all out |
| Star Performer | Nahid Rana – 5/40 |
Bangladesh have now won three consecutive Test matches against Pakistan — a huge achievement that highlights their growth in red-ball cricket.
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Nahid Rana’s Match-Winning Spell — 5/40
Nahid Rana produced career-best bowling figures on the biggest stage.
The 23-year-old fast bowler bowled with serious pace, aggression, and movement, completely dismantling Pakistan’s middle and lower order.
Nahid Rana Bowling Figures
| Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 40 | 5 | 4.06 |
He dismissed:
- Shan Masood
- Saud Shakeel
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Noman Ali
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
His spell turned the Test match completely in Bangladesh’s favor.
How Nahid Rana Took Each Wicket
1. Shan Masood — Pakistan Captain Falls Early
Rana struck with pace and movement to dismiss Shan Masood.
The delivery jagged back sharply and beat the Pakistan captain’s defence completely.
That wicket triggered Pakistan’s collapse.
2. Saud Shakeel — Key Partnership Broken
Saud Shakeel was trying to rebuild Pakistan’s innings before Rana found the outside edge.
It was the breakthrough Bangladesh desperately needed.
Once Shakeel was dismissed, Pakistan’s resistance faded quickly.
3. Mohammad Rizwan — Ball of the Match
The dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan was the highlight of the spell.
Rana bowled a fierce delivery at nearly 147 kph that pitched outside off stump before jagging back sharply to hit middle stump.
It was world-class fast bowling.
Rizwan scored only 15 runs from 46 balls before being bowled.
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4. Noman Ali — Lower Order Under Pressure
Rana continued attacking relentlessly.
Noman Ali struggled against the steep bounce and pace, eventually getting dismissed while trying to survive.
Pakistan’s lower order had no answers against Bangladesh’s fast bowler.
5. Shaheen Afridi — Final Blow
Nahid Rana fittingly finished the match himself.
He bowled a short delivery that forced Shaheen Afridi into a defensive shot, and short leg completed the catch comfortably.
Pakistan reviewed the decision, but replays clearly showed the glove.
Rana completed his maiden Test five-wicket haul.
Bangladesh celebrated a famous Test victory.
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse — Chasing 268
Pakistan began Day 5 hoping to chase 268 runs, but Bangladesh’s bowling attack dominated throughout the innings.
Only Abdullah Fazal showed real resistance with a fighting 66 runs off 113 balls.
Pakistan 2nd Innings Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Fazal | 66 |
| Salman Agha | 26 |
| Rizwan | 15 |
| Others | Failed |
Pakistan lost wickets regularly and never built a strong partnership.
Every time the innings appeared stable, Nahid Rana produced another breakthrough.
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Who Is Nahid Rana?
Nahid Rana is one of the fastest bowlers Bangladesh has ever produced.
Born on October 2, 2002, he comes from Chapainawabganj district and originally played cricket with taped tennis balls before entering professional cricket.
He only started hard-ball cricket seriously in 2020 but rose rapidly through Bangladesh domestic cricket because of his raw pace.
Nahid Rana Profile
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nahid Rana |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Fastest Delivery | 152 kph |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Age | 23 |
| Best Test Figures | 5/40 vs Pakistan |
His ability to generate steep bounce and reverse swing makes him extremely dangerous in Asian conditions.
Nahid Rana vs Pakistan — A Growing Rivalry
This was not the first time Nahid Rana troubled Pakistan.
Earlier in 2026, during the ODI series, he also claimed a five-wicket haul against Pakistan in Mirpur.
Across all formats against Pakistan in 2026, Rana now has 10 wickets and continues to trouble Pakistan’s batters with pace and bounce.
Pakistan’s batting lineup has clearly struggled against him.
Bangladesh’s Rise in Test Cricket
Bangladesh’s victory over Pakistan shows how much their Test cricket has improved.
Their bowling attack now has balance:
- Nahid Rana’s pace
- Taskin Ahmed’s aggression
- Taijul Islam’s spin
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s control
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised the bowling group after the victory and highlighted the team’s steady development in Test cricket.
Full Match Summary — Mirpur Test 2026
| Innings | Score |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh 1st innings | 413 |
| Pakistan 1st innings | 386 |
| Bangladesh 2nd innings | 240/9 declared |
| Pakistan 2nd innings | 163 |
Top Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Nahid Rana | 5/40 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 5 wickets |
| Mohammad Abbas | 5/92 |
| Azan Awais | 103 |
| Najmul Shanto | 101 |
What’s Next — 2nd Test in Sylhet
Pakistan now face serious pressure heading into the second Test in Sylhet on May 16.
Major concerns remain:
- Babar Azam’s fitness
- Weak middle-order batting
- Struggles against pace
- Failure under scoreboard pressure
Bangladesh, meanwhile, will enter the next Test full of confidence after another historic victory over Pakistan.
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