Pak v Ban Test series was most awaited among the cricket fans globally. It was billed as an exciting competition, with plenty of close contests and good sportsmanship throughout the series. The Pak vs Ban of 2024 had one of the games in cricket with both teams playing their hearts out and displaying some good competitive-ness., it turned up to be a memorable Test match fan’s calendar. All 8 episodes of The One are streaming now on Netflix – if you’re curious and want to check it out, here’s a spoiler-free rundown of what the show is about.
Series Overview: Pak vs Ban Test 2024
Background and Build-Up
The at 2024 Pak vs Ban Test series was highly anticipated as both were looking to get better rankings ICC’s notable teams come on top. Pakistan, who were the outright favorite’s with a potent fast bowling duo and an all-round batting line up at home wanted to make it count. In the other hand, Bangladesh would like to reflect its improvement in Test cricket.
Venue and Schedule
It consisted of three Test matches that were played at different historic venues in Pakistan: a two-test win in Karachi, followed by what could have been the hero’s last ever test but was anywhere near it.
1st Test: National Stadium, Karachi
Second Test: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
3rd Test: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi comment
Team Preparations
There was also months of preparation and strategy for the two teams respectively going into that series. Pakistan then flashed their fast bowlers and old heads in the batter, so Bangladesh was obliged to tout spinners and youth. Alongside Babar Azam and Mominul Haque had a huge role in egging on their under-performing teams from the front.
First Test: National Stadium, Karachi
Match Summary
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Pakistan Innings:
- Openers gave the side a good start, which also witnessed a ton from Abdullah Shafique.
- The middle-order batters, in the name of Fawad Alma and Babar Azam played a vital role as Pakistan after taking heavy lead made 450 runs.
Bangladesh Innings:
- Bangladesh played sensible cricket as they kept their composure after losing Shadman Islam (close succession with Iman Pathan), and continued to add on runs at a good pace, thanks primarily by Liton Das in this process start taking control of the inning.
- But Pakistan fast bowlers led by Shaheen Afridi restricted Bangladesh to 320 runs.
Second Innings:
- Bangladesh were set a 380-run target as Pakistan declared at the fall of five wickets on day four.
- Although Bangladesh put up a fight, their innings eventually folded for 290 after they made Pakistan toil all day.
Final Result: Pakistan won by 90 runs.
Key Highlights
- Abdullah Shaniqua’s Hundred His mature and unyielding innings was the cornerstone of Pakistan’s first-innings total.
- Bowling of Shaheen Afridi: The pace and accuracy of Afridi outfoxed the Bangladesh jason valley batsmen as he got a five-for.
- Resistance from Liton Das: Though in a losing cause, the fighting century from Das was one of bright spot for Bangladesh.
Second Test: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match Summary
The Lahore Test was a thrilling encounter some wherein between and this theme continued to be carried forward with the close of Gabba.
Bangladesh Innings:
- Bangladesh innings: Bangladesh batted first and set a handsome 375 total, with Tamim Iqbal the stand-out batsman as he scored an imperious century.
- But Pakistan’s bowlers, and Yasir Shah in particular, succeeded where their New Zealand counterparts fell short.
Pakistan Innings:
- Bangladesh’s bowlers pose stiffer challenge to Pakistan
- A Fawad Alam magical ton and a decent lower order performance led Pakistan to 380, scraping into the lead.
Second Innings:
- Pakistan were set a target of 300 runs in the fourth innings against Bangladesh thanks to collective effort by all players.
- Babar Azam was the frontline chaser for Pakistan who ended up playing a game-winning 100.
Outcome: Pak vs SA: Pak won by 5 Wickets
Key Highlights
- It was all aggression from Tamim Iqbal. Full Report
- Fawad Alam’s grit: He is responsible for bringing the deficit down and setting up a decent fourth-innings chase with his ton.
- Babar Azam’s Captaincy and Batting: The way, Babar led the team while his batting was exceptional.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi vs Sri Lanka
Match Summary
The third and last Test at Rawalpindi cricket stadium is proved to be a nail-biting game of cricket which was quite amazing for the home crowd.
Pakistan Innings:
- Pakistan batted first and openers gave them a decent start.
- More significant had been some important runs from the middle-order batters, with Mohammad Rizwan and Azhar Ali scoring those all-important 400.
Bangladesh Innings:
- Bangladesh’s top-order on the other hand was struggling against Pakistan fast bowlers with Hasan Ali taking charge.
- Bangladesh reached 280 with the half-century from Shakib Al Hasan.
Second Innings:
- The match ended in a draw as Pakistan declared at 250/4 and set Bangladesh an improbable target of 370 runs.
- Bangladesh, meanwhile, were somewhat stouter in reply and Mahmudullah offered some fight but too late after India -49 for 3- mounted an insurmountable lead.
Result: It was a draw in the end, and Bangladesh held on to fight another day.
Key Highlights
- Mohammad Rizwan’s Impact: It was an absolutely outstanding knock from Mohammad Rizwan in the first innings that allowed Pakistan to get a dominant total on board.
- Bowling from Hasan Ali: Hasana, in his containment bowling spells, was tough for the Bangladeshi batters.
- All Round Performance by Shakib Al Hasan: They were once again the key players for Bangladesh and they also well with both bat and ball.
Series Highlights and Standout Performances
Man of the Series: Babar Azam
Player of the series for his consistent batting contribution in addition to captaincy charges going Babar Azam. And it was this utility that played a decisive role in Pakistan winning the series his ability to be an anchor and show by example.
Star of the Edition — Abdullah Shafique
Shafique enjoyed a fine debut series, one which highlighted his promise as a future star for Pakistan. He was a calm and composed inning builder for the team that came under pressure.
Bangladesh’s Fighting Spirit
In a way, despite the series defeat, it was this prickly spirit that shone through in Bangladesh. Performances of Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan caught the spotlight.
Conclusion
The Pak vs Ban Test series in 2024 proved the quality and competitive nature among both teams. The entire playing eleven of Pakistan performed well to contribute towards their victory with individual performances from key players that stood out. Other than the big names, there was plenty to like on a series that provided enthralling contests, personal highs from some of cricket’s likely lads as well as peeks into greatness just around the corner.
The teams are looking forward to the upcoming series and, in all probability, the 2024 Pak vs Ban Test Series will go down as one of cricket’s greats on a calendar celebrating both sportsmanship and passion.
