The cricketing world is buzzing after a fiery exchange on the field in Dhaka, where Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das was caught on the stump mic taking a sharp dig at Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan. The comment came during a tense moment in the first Test, which ended in a stunning 104-run victory for Bangladesh—their first-ever Test win over Pakistan on home soil.
The match was a thriller right to the end. Chasing 268 for victory, Pakistan looked steady for much of the final day, thanks largely to Abdullah Fazal's composed knock of 66. At tea, with only three wickets down, Shan Masood's side seemed well-placed to salvage at least a draw. A crucial 31-run stand between Rizwan and Saud Shakeel kept hopes alive, leaving Pakistan at 152 for five, needing 116 more runs with plenty of batting in hand.
But it was during that partnership that the drama off the pitch stole the spotlight. Litton Das was heard saying, "They are now trying to save the Test. They have no chance of winning. Rizwan's reputation is really bad back in Pakistan. If he gets out trying to hit a big shot, he won't even be able to set foot back in the country—his reputation is that bad." The comment quickly went viral, adding an extra layer of spice to an already intense contest.
What happened next was nothing short of a collapse. After tea, Pakistan's batting order crumbled under relentless pressure from Bangladesh's bowlers. Nahid Rana was the hero, ripping through the lineup with a sensational 5 for 40, claiming four of the last five wickets as Pakistan's resistance evaporated. In the final session alone, they lost seven wickets for just 163 runs, handing Bangladesh a historic win.
Earlier in the match, Bangladesh had posted a strong 413 in their first innings, with Pakistan replying with 386. Rain on Days 3 and 4 limited play, setting up a tense final day after Bangladesh declared at 240 for 9. This victory marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh—their third consecutive Test win overall and their first against Pakistan in Pakistan's eight previous visits, which had yielded seven wins and one draw for the visitors.
The series now moves to Sylhet for the second Test, and with tensions already running high, cricket fans are in for another thrilling chapter. Whether it's the on-field action or the off-field banter, this series is proving to be unmissable.