2nd Test: Bangladesh claim first-ever Test victory over England

Hosts beat visitors by 108 runs to level two-match series 1-1


Sports Desk October 30, 2016
This was Bangladesh's eighth overall Test victory. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladesh made history on Sunday as they beat England by 108 runs in the second Test in Mirpur to draw the two-match series 1-1.

This was Bangladesh's eighth overall victory in Tests after they received the status in 2000. It was a historic moment for the hosts as they beat England for the first time in the five-day format.

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After opting to bat first in the Test, Bangladesh scored 220 runs courtesy left-hand opener Tamim Iqbal's 104 off 147 runs.

Off-spinner Moeen Ali bagged a five-for England.

In their reply, England could only muster up a 23-run lead when they came out to bat courtesy scores of 46 and 44 from their number nine and ten batsmen, Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid, respectively.

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Bangladesh were then inspired by Imrul Kayes' 78 off 120 balls which helped Bangladesh set a 273-run target for the visitors.

England, on day three, fell flat on their faces after an opening stand of 100 runs between Alastair Cook and Ben Duckett.

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Their four players did not contribute a single run to the score while a three-wicket 43rd over from Shakibal Hasan also made the difference for the hosts.

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