DHAKA - Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the first one-day international in Dhaka on Friday to take the lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh cricketer Taskin Ahmed (L) celebrates with teammate Nasir Hossain after the dismissal of Pakistan cricketer Haris Sohail during the first One Day International cricket match between in Dhaka on April 17, 2015
The hosts piled up 329 for six after electing to bat and then bowled out their rivals for 250 in 45.2 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium.
It was only the second win for Bangladesh over Pakistan in 48 games across Test, one-day and Twenty20 formats, and the first since 1999.
The second match will be played at the same venue on Sunday.