Pakistan's recent defeat against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi marks a notable instance in Test cricket history. Despite a strong declaration at 448/6 in their first innings, Pakistan found themselves on the losing end against Bangladesh.
The loss was significant, as it was Pakistan's first-ever defeat to Bangladesh and came despite their confident position at the start.
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Instances when a team lost a Test after declaring their first innings
In Test cricket history, there have been 396 instances where teams have declared their first innings. Out of these, 191 teams have emerged victorious, 187 matches ended in a draw, and one match ended in a tie.
However, it is a rare and telling event when a team that has declared first ends up losing the match. To date, only 17 teams have faced defeat after making a declaration in their first innings.
Here is a list of all such instances:
| Team | Score | Opposition | Margin | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 387/9d | England | 5 wickets | 1961 |
| West Indies | 526/7d | England | 7 wickets | 1968 |
| India | 306/6d | West Indies | 10 wickets | 1976 |
| Australia | 401/9d | England | 18 runs | 1981 |
| South Africa | 248/8d | England | 2 wickets | 2000 |
| Zimbabwe | 422/9d | India | 7 wickets | 2000 |
| South Africa | 451/9d | Australia | 8 wickets | 2006 |
| England | 551/6d | Australia | 6 wickets | 2006 |
| West Indies | 449-9d | Australia | 3 wickets | 2012 |
| Australia | 237-9d | India | inns & 35 runs | 2013 |
| Sri Lanka | 428-9d | Pakistan | 5 wickets | 2014 |
| South Africa | 259-9d | Australia | 7 wickets | 2016 |
| Pakistan | 443-9d | Australia | inns & 18 runs | 2016 |
| Bangladesh | 595-8d | New Zealand | 7 wickets | 2017 |
| England | 435-8d | New Zealand | 1 runs | 2023 |
| England | 393-8d | Australia | 2 wickets | 2023 |
| Pakistan | 448-6d | Bangladesh | 10 wickets | 2024 |