Bangladesh created history as they beat Pakistan in the second Test at Rawalpindi to complete the 2-0 series whitewash on Tuesday afternoon. Many believed that Bangladesh was too inferior of a side but the underdogs showcased some of their best cricket to claim a series victory that will be remembered for a lifetime. But we can’t say the same for Pakistan cricket as they continue hitting new lows.
The series victory will be Bangladesh’s third series win away from home. Their first series victory away came in a 2-0 win against the West Indies in 2009 followed by an 11-year wait beating Zimbabwe in a singular Test.
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Pakistan will certainly be regarded as superior opposition compared to the previous two which makes this victory all the more special for the many fans in Bangladesh.
This also becomes the third-highest target chased by a visiting side in Pakistan. Bangladesh had to chase down a total of 185 runs, which was at risk considering that rain was around the corner to possibly interrupt the start of Day 5.
But they managed to get the game going, much to the misery of Pakistan. Despite getting a couple of wickets on the final day, the experienced duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan maintained their cool under pressure as they guided the Bangla Tigers to victory.
Worrying Signs for Pakistan Cricket
For the hosts, the entire ecosystem needs to have a proper evaluation of themselves. Right from the Board Members to the skipper and to the remaining players. Pakistan who had optimistic moments in their tour of Australia, looked far worse and lacked the leadership qualities needed to get them over the line.
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The loss now makes it a 10-game losing streak where Pakistan are yet to pick up a win at home. They lost six and drew four home Tests making it the longest run of losing home games barring the likes of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the 21st century.
Pakistan have now gone ten Tests at home without a win (six defeats & four draws) – the longest such run for a team in home games except Zimbabwe & Bangladesh in the current century.
The records keep getting worse for Pakistan as they have now checked the final side in an unwanted list where they are now the second side to suffer the embarrassing feat of having lost a Test series at home to all 10 full-member teams.
The Pakistan team, management and the Board have their work cut out for them. But the running patterns seem to be that they continue to hit new lows which is a worrying sign for the cricketing nation.
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