Afghanistan have created history as they defeated Bangladesh by a gargantuan margin of 224 runs in the one-off Test match at Chattogram. The visitors’ skipper Rashid Khan was the star of the show as he scalped six wickets in the second innings. Furthermore, he scalped five wickets in the first innings.
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Meanwhile, the proceedings on the final day were delayed due to rain. Rashid Khan was able to take the final scalp of Soumya Sarkar in the fag end of the day when only three overs were left.
History made.
Afghanistan posted a competitive score of 342 runs in the first innings after Rashid Khan won the toss and decided to bat first. Rahmat Shah created history as he scored the maiden Test century for his nation.
Asghar Afghan also played a crucial knock of 92 runs to help his team post a par score. Rashid Khan also chipped in a fifty. On the other hand, Taijul Islam was the pick of Bangladesh’s bowlers as he scalped four wickets.
However, Bangladesh could only manage 205 runs in the first innings. Mominul Haque was the top-scorer for the Tigers as he scored 52 runs. The visitors’ skipper Rashid Khan scalped five wickets to put his team in front.
Afghanistan was able to strengthen their position in the game as they scored 260 runs in the second dig. Asghar Afghan was able to get his second fifty of the Test match. The tourists’ opener Ibrahim Zadran scored a fine knock of 87 runs.
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Subsequently, Bangladesh was folded up for a paltry score of 173 runs with Rashid Khan doing the bulk of the damage. The talismanic leg-spinner scalped six wickets whereas Zahir Khan took three wickets to create history for Afghanistan. This win is going to be shot in the arm for Afghanistan cricket and it is great for the Test format.
Here is how Twitter lauded Afghanistan win:
Just brilliant from Afghanistan. Had 18.3 overs to get 4 wickets with 2 batsmen and did it with overs to spare. Magnificent game for @rashidkhan_19 but how good was everyone else. Their great story continues.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 9, 2019
Afghanistan have not lost at Test cricket to anyone except India. #BANvAFG
— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) September 9, 2019
Before this Test match #BANvAFG
"Beating Afghanistan will help Bangladesh cricket to start becoming normal" – Shakib Al Hasan— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 9, 2019
No. of matches to get 2 Test wins:
3 Aus, Afghanistan
4 Eng
9 Pak
12 WI
13 SA
20 SL
30 Ind
31 Zim
55 NZ
60 Ban#AfgvBan— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 9, 2019
Has to be @ACBofficials Afghanistan’s best day in cricket. Congrats and well played @rashidkhan_19
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) September 9, 2019
240 points for Afghanistan in an alternative reality WTC.
— Osman Samiuddin (@OsmanSamiuddin) September 9, 2019
Extraordinary victory for Afghanistan in Bangladesh against a side that is mightily competitive in its own conditions. Brilliant to see.
— Nick Friend (@NickFriend1) September 9, 2019
Shakib was disappointed with the wicket, hope he is more disappointed with how Bangladesh need a deck to win at home. Grow your skills, home advantage is fine but if it is like this, can come back to bite you. The rivalry grows between them and Afghanistan.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) September 9, 2019
Cannot express.
What a day for #AfghanAtalan.
What a day.
What a player, #RashidKhan.This is what dreams are made of.
What a moment.#banvafg
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) September 9, 2019
11 Wickets In Match & Fifty With Bat …. Superb Performance by @rashidkhan_19 ?
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) September 9, 2019
Not yet 21, @rashidkhan_19 leads @ACBofficials to win in his first Test as captain. Great match he’s had as bowler and batsman too. What a player! Bangladesh, punting heavily on spin, hoist by their own petard
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 9, 2019
afghanistan won't win the world test championship (since they aren't in it) but they just won test cricket! #BANvAFG
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) September 9, 2019