Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the morning session of the first Test at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday (November 30). Bangladesh showed a true fighting spirit in this encounter despite missing a number of important players. The Bangladesh Men's National Cricket Team's performance in this match was by far the best since they resumed international cricket in January of this year. Let's look at some of the key points for Bangladesh from the first match of the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021.  First Match Report: BAN vs PAK Test Series 2021   Bangladesh scored 330 runs in their first innings after batting first. Liton Das made the highest 114, followed by Mushfiqur Rahim with 91. Bangladesh set up a respectable total in the first innings thanks to a 206-run stand between Liton and Mushfiqur in the fifth wicket. Pakistan's right-arm bowler Hasan Ali took the highest five wickets. Read: New Zealand ekes out dramatic draw in 1st test against India In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 286 runs, falling 44 runs short of Bangladesh's first innings total. Pakistan openers, Abid Ali (133) and Abdullah Shafique (52) put on a 146-run first-wicket stand, laying the foundation for the innings. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took the most wickets in the innings with seven. Bangladesh were bowled out for 157 runs in their second innings after taking a 44-run lead. Liton Das scored the most runs with 59, while Pakistan bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took the most wickets with 5. Pakistan achieved the 202-run total with the loss of two wickets in the first session of day 5. Abid Ali and Abdullah Shafique made a strong opening stand once again. Pakistan's triumph was made easier by their 151-run partnership. Abid Ali was named player of the match for his contributions with the bat in this match. Read Tigers humiliated at home as Pakistan seal Chattogram Test Key Takeaways for Bangladesh in the BAN vs PAK 1st Test      A few players of Bangladesh performed really well in this encounter. Their efforts helped the host to put up a strong fight against Pakistan in the first Test of the series. The following are the important takeaways from the encounter for Bangladesh. Liton and Mushfiqur reclaim their batting form Prior to this match, Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim had a dismal run of form on the international stage. They were even dropped for the T20I series against Pakistan after a poor showing at the T20 World Cup 2021. However, the selectors have put their faith in both senior players for the Test series, and they have rewarded their faith by playing two responsible knocks in the first innings. Their 200-run partnership helped Bangladesh to a lead over Pakistan in the first innings. Liton scored his first century in Test cricket, while Mushfiqur Rahim amassed more than 90 runs. Liton played another solid knock in the second innings. Bangladesh will play two Test matches against New Zealand following this series, thus both players have regained their form at the right moment. Read: Ballon d'Or 2021 Winner: Lionel Messi wins the coveted award record seventh time Excellent spin bowling of Taijul Islam Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has evolved into a major transformation for Bangladesh over the years. His ability to take wickets, particularly at home, has been outstanding. Pakistan's biggest concern was Taijul Islam in the first Test. Therefore, he bowled over 40% of Bangladesh's overs in the first innings, picking up 7 wickets. Shakib Al Hasan is expected to play in the second Test, and if he does, Bangladesh's spin attack will be even more potent. Taking the game till the fifth day   Bangladesh rarely play until the fifth day of a Test match against tougher opponents. They generally lose Test matches on the third or fourth day of the contest. However, Bangladesh managed to complete 13 of the 15 sessions in the first match against Pakistan. This means Bangladesh made it to the fifth day of the game, which is a major accomplishment. Bangladesh will regularly create opportunities to win matches in the near future if they can carry the game till the fifth day. Bangladesh have a better record at the SBNCS, Mirpur in comparison to other domestic grounds. So, they can beat Pakistan in the second Test if they play to their best ability.     Read World Peace Conf: A friendly cricket match held in city Way Forward   Bangladesh fought hard as a team and made it to the fifth day of the match. The players' performances in the first match of the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021 were promising enough. They can put up an even better display in the second match, which begins on December 4. More significantly, Shakib Al Hasan is expected to play in the second Test match of this series. So, Bangladesh have a decent chance of upsetting the visiting Pakistan team in the tour's last match if they play as a unit.

Day 3 could have been Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team's best day in 2021 if they hadn't lost four wickets in the last session. However, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam rose to the occasion and took 7 Pakistan wickets in the first innings, delighting Bangladesh cricket fans. Pakistan were knocked out for 286 runs in their first innings thanks to his outstanding bowling effort. Bangladesh gained a 44-run lead in the first innings. Let's look at the likely outcomes of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. The Match Scenario of BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021 Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam gave Bangladesh the much-needed breakthrough in the opening session of day three. He struck twice in the over, in the fifth and sixth balls respectively. Pakistan suddenly found themselves at 146/2 after a brilliant performance by the openers on day 2. Pakistan lost two more wickets before lunch, leaving them with 203 runs for the loss of four wickets. Taijul Islam wreaked havoc on Pakistan's batters after the lunch break, picking up four more wickets in the mid-session. Pakistan's innings came to an end just before Tea, leaving them 44 runs shy of Bangladesh's first-inning total (330). Taijul Islam took 7 wickets for 116 runs in 44.4 overs. The lone centurion Abid Ali scored 133 runs. Read New Zealand trails India by 280 runs after day 4 of 1st test Bangladesh's openers had shown some promise when they came into bat in the second innings, but Afridi's accuracy finally rocked the top order. On the other hand, Hasan Ali removed the skipper Mominul Haque, Bangladesh finished day three with a score of 39/4. At the end of the day's play, Mushfiqur Rahim (12*) and Yasir Ali (8*) were still undefeated. The match's potential outcomes Bangladesh failed to defend 394 runs earlier this year against the West Indies on this very ground. As this result indicates, the batting may become easier during the final two days. However, this type of record-breaking pursuit is rarely observed. Batting on the final two days is always difficult on any surface in the world. Bangladesh batters should aim for a 250-run lead in the third innings in order to put pressure on Pakistan's batters. Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, and Liton Das will all have to bat for at least two full sessions on day four to achieve this. Bangladesh have a good chance of upsetting Pakistan in this match if they can do that. Read T10 Cricket on Nov 30 marking World Peace Conference On the other hand, Pakistan will seek to finish Bangladesh innings in the opening session of Day 4, and they have a good chance of doing so. If Pakistan can keep Bangladesh to under 150 runs, they would be in a strong position to win the match on day 4. However, the possibility of the match ending in a draw is fairly slim. Bangladesh will have to bat until the last session of the day and the Pakistani team will thereafter bat defensively. Bottom Line Both Bangladesh and Pakistan have a fair chance in the first Test. Bangladesh team has made a tremendous comeback in the match because of spinner Taijul Islam's outstanding bowling effort. He will be a key player for the host in Pakistan's second innings. However, batters must deliver in the second innings before Taijul can work his magic with the ball. They must bat deep to put a competitive total on the board so that bowlers can feel confident in their ability to bowl against Pakistan batters. There could be a lot of twists and turns on the fourth day of the match. The team with the most patience stands a higher chance of winning the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. Read Chattogram Test: Shaheen puts pressure back on Bangladesh

The first of two matches Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan started on Friday (November 26) at the ZACS in Chattogram. Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque chose to bat first and his side fared well after a poor start in the first innings. Yasir Ali has made his debut for Bangladesh, and he will play an important role on day two as the host aim for a big first-innings total. Liton Das's maiden Test century was the highlight of the day. Let's take a look at three crucial points from the first day of the BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021. Three Major Highlights of the first day of BAN vs PAK 1st Test 2021 Mushfiqur Rahim's tenacious batting approach There is a classic saying that goes: you can't buy experience. A well-equipped player can read the match scenario and adjust his strategy accordingly. That is precisely what Mr dependable Mushfiqur Rahim has done in the first innings. Having lost four wickets for 49 runs in 17 overs, Bangladesh seemed down-and-out when he arrived at the crease. Pakistan were in command at the time, and Bangladesh appeared to be on the verge of being bowled out for less than 100 runs. However, Mushfiqur Rahim did what any seasoned player would do and slowed things down while partnering with Liton Das. They finished the first session with a score of 69/4.  Read Bangladesh Women's Cricket: Success Stories and How can they Improve? Both players started to open their arms in the second session. Liton was a little more aggressive than Mushfiqur. However, having senior cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim as a partner had helped him bat long on day 1 despite feeling cramped several times. Mushfiqur was constantly seen communicating with Liton, pushing him to bat for a long period of time. Liton may not have reached his maiden Test century if Mushfiq had been out early in his innings. Mushfiqur Rahim has remained unbeaten on 82* and his undefeated state is the best achievement of Bangladesh's campaign on the first day. Liton Das's First Century in Tests Liton Das's maiden Test century was a momentous occasion for him. More importantly, this century came at a critical moment in Bangladesh cricket. Liton was the last batter to come to the bat on day one after Najmul Hossain Shanto's departure.

Mahmudullah Riyad-led a young Bangladesh national men's cricket team will try to avoid a humiliating whitewash against Pakistan in front of a home crowd at the SBNCS, Mirpur on Monday (November 22). As per Bangladesh's recent performances, beating Pakistan even in their own backyards in the last match of the BAN vs PAK T20I series 2021 is a long way off. However, there is reason to be optimistic if the players execute their game plan effectively on the field. Let's take a look at what Bangladesh need to do to win the third match of the series. Bangladesh's Focus Points for the third match Some flaws in the current Bangladesh T20I team were uncovered in the first two matches of the BAN vs. PAK T20I Series 2021. The team management should properly address those issues before the third match. More importantly, players must respond by showing their abilities on the field. Here are five important areas where the Tigers must improve in the series finale. A proper game plan Did Bangladesh have a game plan in the first two matches? Even a fan with limited knowledge can see that the Bangladesh team did not get on the field with a well-thought-out strategy. The inexperienced top order's main goal was to survive as long as possible. Sadly, they were unsuccessful in both matches, with the exception of Najmul Hossain Shanto's 40-run knock in the second game. Read Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Tigresses show how it is done defeating Pakistan in key contest Bangladesh need a strategy, especially in batting. What should be the approach of the openers? Who is going to attack and who is going to defend? Who in the top order will be responsible for seeing the innings till the end? How many runs do they want to score in the power play? And keeping wickets in hand for the death overs. These issues must be addressed before the third match. The captain and team management should encourage the players to put in a valiant effort in the hopes of securing a consolation victory. It wouldn't be a bad idea to switch two or three players in the playing XI if necessary. Read: Pakistan players for Test series arrive in Dhaka A solid opening partnership This is the most pressing concern for Bangladesh's T20I team. No one seems to be ready to take on the position of the opener in the T20 format. Mohammad Naim has performed well in the absence of Tamim Iqbal, but he has yet to shine in this series. Saif Hasan had no idea in the first two matches. Saif may be dropped, as Parvez Emon has been selected for the third match. Bangladesh will need a good foundation from the openers, whoever they are. Read AB de Villiers Retires: World Cricket loses one of the greatest batters Using death overs effectively Bangladesh were in a solid position but couldn't capitalize in the final few overs in the second match. As a result, they were forced to settle for a low total to defend. Keeping wickets in hand for the final five overs is crucial. The power hitters must unleash in the death overs for a challenging total. Captain Mahmudullah must play a critical role because he is the only experienced player in the group. He must bat deep and ensure that Bangladesh get the total they desire. Read Shaheen guilty for turn-and-throw that took down Afif Bowling with discipline Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have bowled well and taken wickets in this series. However, they gave up crucial runs in the first encounter, which proved to be extremely costly to the team. If Bangladesh bat first and post a respectable total, these two players must shoulder most of the responsibility for controlling run flows and providing breakthroughs. Like them, Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam must be disciplined in terms of line and length. Is Aminul Islam Biplob going to play in the third game? He gave up some runs but also created a number of opportunities in the previous match. It's a crucial decision for team management to make. Read: Cornered Tigers eye to avoid a whitewash vs Pakistan Captaincy of the highest caliber Mahmudullah Riyad was heavily criticized for not handing over the ball to Aminul Biplob in the middle overs of the first match. Biplob came in the action in the last over of the series-opener, and Pakistan's victory was all but certain at that point. Riyad utilized three part-time bowlers in the final three overs of the second match. Mahmudullah doesn't appear to be enjoying his leadership, or he is not in the right frame of mind to lead this team. Mahmudullah Riyad must prepare his players for a gutsy effort in order to secure a consolation win in the series. Mahmudullah's decision-making at crucial moments would be better if the players remained rejuvenated. Read National Cricket: Myshukur’s century helps Rangpur score 304/7 against Sylhet Way Forward Playing the Pakistan series is a fantastic learning experience for the young Bangladesh players. They may use this lesson to improve their T20 skill development, which will help them in future international series. Those who can learn fast and consistently deliver are the only ones who will be able to survive on the international stage for a longer period of time. The Bangladesh team should go out on Monday looking for a consolation victory. Otherwise, the BCB would be under a lot of pressure because a certain portion of Bangladesh supporters has waved Pakistan flags in the BAN vs PAK T20I Series 2021 just to show their anger with the Cricket Board. Read Cornered Tigers eye to avoid a whitewash vs Pakistan