Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test match on Friday, May 8, 2026 [5].
The victory establishes early momentum for Pakistan in the World Test Championship series and highlights a tactical success in their decision to bowl first.
The match took place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka [1]. After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field first. Bangladesh posted a first-innings total of 330 runs [3].
Pakistan responded with 286 runs in their first innings [1]. This left Bangladesh trailing by a narrow margin, but the hosts struggled to maintain stability in their second turn at the crease. Bangladesh was bowled out for 157 runs in their second innings [4].
Chasing the target, Pakistan reached 203/2 runs to secure the win [2]. The result confirms a decisive eight-wicket victory for the visiting side [5].
The match sequence began with Pakistan's strategic choice to bowl first, a decision that played a critical role in limiting Bangladesh's scoring potential across the duration of the game.
“Pakistan won by eight wickets”
This result provides Pakistan with a significant advantage in the World Test Championship standings. By successfully executing a strategy to bowl first in Dhaka, Pakistan demonstrated an ability to adapt to local pitch conditions, while Bangladesh's collapse in the second innings suggests a vulnerability in their lower-order batting under pressure.
