Nahid Rana takes 5 wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener

Bangladesh made a commanding start to the ODI series against Pakistan as fast bowler Nahid Rana delivered a sensational performance, taking five wickets to lead his team to a convincing victory in the opening match. Rana’s fiery spell dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup and put Bangladesh firmly in control of the contest.

Pakistan struggled to build momentum with the bat as wickets fell at regular intervals, allowing Bangladesh to dominate throughout the match. Analysts praised Rana’s pace and accuracy, noting that his breakthrough spell shifted the momentum decisively in Bangladesh’s favor.

Cricket experts said the emphatic win gives Bangladesh a strong psychological advantage in the series, while Pakistan will need to regroup quickly ahead of the next match to stay competitive.