Dhaka, May 12 -- Two brave innings from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has powered Bangladesh to a massive 104-run victory over Pakistan 104 in the first Test in Mirpur.

The captain led from the front, posting the top scores of both Bangladeshi innings to steady the team after early losses of wickets.

With the century, Shanto also broke the record of the most tons from a Bangladeshi captain in the Test format.

With rain having curtailed play, the game seemed poised for a draw at the start of play on Tuesday.

But Shanto decided to chase the win, a decision that could have seen the Tigers lose the contest.

It wasn't all smooth sailing. While the aggressive approach put runs on the board, the Pakistani bowlers took their chances to pick ...