Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 Report 2026
Bangladesh Dominate Day 1 in Mirpur
Bangladesh national cricket team ended Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan national cricket team at a commanding 301/4 in 85 overs at Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with a magnificent 101 off 129 balls, while Mominul Haque narrowly missed a century after being dismissed for 91 off 200 balls.
Pakistan, already weakened by the absence of Babar Azam due to a knee injury, struggled throughout the day and failed to bowl a single maiden over.
Match Summary — Day 1
| Detail | Score |
|---|---|
| Venue | Mirpur |
| Bangladesh | 301/4 |
| Overs | 85 |
| Run Rate | 3.54 |
| Best Batter | Shanto — 101 |
| Second Best | Mominul — 91 |
| Pakistan Maidens | 0 |
Babar Azam Ruled Out Before Toss
Before the match even began, Pakistan suffered a massive setback.
Babar Azam was ruled out of the Test after waking up with pain in his left knee. According to the PCB, scans in Dhaka confirmed the injury.
His absence left Pakistan without their most experienced batter just days after he captained Peshawar Zalmi to the Pakistan Super League 2026 title.
Pakistan now faces uncertainty over whether Babar will be available for the second Test in Sylhet.
Session-by-Session Report
Session 1 — Bangladesh Recover After Early Pressure
Pakistan started well with Mohammad Abbas and Shaheen Shah Afridi finding movement early.
Bangladesh slipped briefly under pressure, but Shanto and Mominul rebuilt calmly to guide the hosts to 101/2 by lunch.
Session 2 — Shanto and Mominul Take Control
This was the session that completely changed the game.
Shanto reached his half-century off just 71 balls, while Mominul anchored the innings from the other end with classic Test-match patience.
The pair added over 150 runs together, frustrating Pakistan’s bowlers and rotating strike consistently.
Pakistan tried pace, spin, and short-ball tactics — but nothing worked.
Session 3 — Bangladesh Finish Strong
The final session belonged entirely to Bangladesh.
Shanto completed a brilliant century off 129 deliveries before eventually departing for 101.
Mominul continued his masterclass but fell heartbreakingly short of a century when Noman Ali trapped him lbw for 91.
At stumps:
- Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 48
- Litton Das was unbeaten on 8
Bangladesh closed the day strongly at 301/4.
Shanto’s Century — The Defining Innings
Najmul Hossain Shanto produced one of the finest Test innings of his career.
His knock included:
- 12 fours
- 2 sixes
- Strike rate above 78
What made the innings impressive was the balance between aggression and control.
He punished loose deliveries, swept the spinners confidently, and handled Pakistan’s pace attack with authority.
Mominul Haque’s Painful 91
If Shanto brought aggression, Mominul brought discipline.
His 91-run innings off 200 balls was a classic Test-match knock built on patience and defensive skill.
He looked set for a deserved century before Noman Ali trapped him lbw late in the day.
The dismissal changed the mood slightly, but Bangladesh still ended the day firmly on top.
Pakistan Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbas | 20 | 51 | 1 |
| Shaheen | 18 | 68 | 1 |
| Noman Ali | 22 | 75 | 1 |
| Hasan Ali | 16 | 69 | 1 |
| Salman Agha | 9 | 38 | 0 |
Major Concern: Zero Maiden Overs
Pakistan bowled 85 overs without a single maiden.
That statistic alone explains how difficult the day was for the visitors.
Pakistan’s Problems on Day 1
Without Babar Azam, Pakistan’s batting already looked fragile before the first ball.
Now the bowling attack has also failed to deliver control.
Additional concerns:
- Shaheen appeared uncomfortable with his shoulder
- Too many loose deliveries
- Poor pressure building
- Lack of consistency
Pakistan desperately needs a strong response on Day 2.
WTC 2025–2027 Context
This series is extremely important in the ICC World Test Championship standings.
Pakistan currently sits fifth in the table and needs positive results to remain in contention for the WTC Final.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, is looking to continue its strong home Test form after defeating Pakistan 2-0 in their previous series.
Day 2 Preview — Bangladesh Target 450+
Bangladesh will now aim for:
- 400+
- Possibly 500 runs
With Mushfiqur Rahim still unbeaten and Mehidy Hasan Miraz yet to bat, the hosts have a huge opportunity to bat Pakistan out of the game.
Pakistan’s priority:
👉 Early wickets.
Otherwise scoreboard pressure could decide the Test very quickly.
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