Dhaka, March 11 -- Nahid Rana produced a dazzling show of fast bowling before Tanzid Hasan anchored Bangladesh in a short chase to crush Pakistan by 8 wickets in the ODI series opener.

Rana delivered a devastating spell, claiming 5 for 24 from seven overs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz chipped in with 3 for 29 to wrap up Pakistan's innings in just 30.4 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.

Pakistan began on a steady note as openers Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat put together 41 runs for the first wicket.

Farhan struck 27 and Sadaqat added 18 before Rana ignited Bangladesh's charge, slicing through the top order with a burst that removed the first five batsmen.

The visitors never recovered from that collapse. Only Moh...