Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets

Bangladesh produced a dominant performance in the first ODI of the three-match series at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, bowling Pakistan out for 114 and chasing down the target with 209 balls to spare.

The star of the match was young pacer Nahid Rana, who dismantled the Pakistan batting line-up with a fiery bowling display.

Ahead of the match, there was palpable excitement at the Mirpur stadium. Youth and Sports Minister Aminul Haque was present at what was the first international match on home soil since the national election. Later, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's daughter Zaima Rahman also arrived to watch the game.

From the outset, Nahid Rana wreaked havoc, claiming five wickets for just 24 runs in his first seven-over spell. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz supported him with three wickets.

After a decent start, Pakistan's innings crumbled under the combined assault of Nahid and Miraz, eventually folding for 114. Bangladesh chased down the target comfortably in just 15.1 overs, reaching 115 for the loss of two wickets.

Tanzid Hasan remained unbeaten on 67, anchoring the chase. In the field, Litton Kumar Das took a crucial catch to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan.

Brief Scores:
Pakistan: 114 all out in 30.4 overs (Sahibzada 27, Sadakat 18, Shamil 4, Rizwan 10, Fahim 37, Afridi 4; Nahid 7-0-24-5, Miraz 10-0-29-3)
Bangladesh: 115/2 in 15.1 overs (Saif 4, Tanzid 67, Shanto 27, Litton 3)

Result: Bangladesh won by eight wickets
Player of the Match: Nahid Rana