First Win in a Test:

With the defeats stacking up, many began to query the decision that was made by the ICC to allow Bangladesh to be given Test status, as they were being humiliated on countless occasions. However, in 2005, the Tigers hosted Zimbabwe for a two match Test series. Even though Zimbabwe were in the middle of a difficult period (mainly due to political issues that had arisen within the country and had affected the national team), they were still a tough team to beat.

With Bangladesh winning the toss, they put faith in their batsmen and decided to bat first. As in their first ever test match, they posted an impressive score of 488, with Bashar top scoring with 94 runs. Then the bowlers came on to the field and restricted the Zimbabwe team to 312, thanks to the efforts of Rafique who took 5/65.

With the match being in the 4th day, time was against Bangladesh, who knew they had to score quick runs. They came out for their second innings and scored 204. Although they never looked like losing, they still had to take 10 wickets to win the game and with the help of the impressive bowling of Enamul Haque Junior - who took 6/45, The Tigers wrapped up their first ever Test win and the game ended with celebrations of massive proportions. They drew the second Test and won the series as well.

Unfortunately for Bangladesh, they quickly reverted back to old ways and have failed to win a match since. However, in the One Day format of the game, their fortunes have been somewhat different