Dhaka, May 12 -- Bangladesh produced a rampant final-day surge in Mirpur, overwhelming Pakistan by 104 runs in the opening Test after Nahid Rana unleashed a devastating spell of fast bowling, ripping the visitors apart in the fading light.

The victory carried added weight for Bangladesh, who have now beaten Pakistan in three consecutive Tests following their historic 2-0 series sweep in 2024.

On a tense fifth evening at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, the hosts combined discipline, aggression and nerve to force the match decisively in their favour.

Nahid was the tormentor-in-chief. Charging in with hostility and rhythm, the young quick tore through Pakistan's middle and lower order to finish with a superb 5-40 fr...