BAN vs AFG: Bangladesh thrashed Afghanistan By 546 Runs

Bangladesh on Saturday thrashed Afghanistan by 546 runs in Mirpur to register their biggest-ever win in Test cricket. This is also the biggest victory in terms of runs in the 21st century, and the third overall in the history of the longest format. Chasing a target of 662, Afghanistan crumbled to a low total of 115. Taskin Ahmed took a four-wicket haul. Afghanistan lost two quick wickets Friday before stumps after centuries from Najmul Hossain and Mominul Haque gave the hosts a third-straight day of dominance in their one-off Test. Here is what happened in the BAN vs AFG clash.

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The overall record for the biggest Test win by runs belongs to England. Back in 1928, England defeated Australia by 675 runs in a Test match hosted in Brisbane. Six years later, Australia beat England by 562 runs at The Oval, which is the second biggest winning margin.

Bangladesh broke South Africa's record for the biggest Test win by runs in the 21st century. The Proteas recorded a 492-run win against Australia at Johannesburg in 2018. This is also the biggest win for any Asian team by runs in Test cricket. Sri Lanka held this record previously for their 465-run win against Bangladesh in January 2009.

BAN vs AFG: Najmul Hossain Shanto's twin centuries helped Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan

Najmul Hossain Shanto's twin centuries helped Bangladesh demolish Afghanistan. Four years ago, Afghanistan upset Bangladesh in the first-ever Test match between the two teams. Bangladesh were keen to avenge that defeat in this year's Test match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, and Najmul Hossain Shanto's magnificent batting performances helped the home side record a memorable victory.

Shanto scored 146 runs in the first innings, guiding Bangladesh to a 382-run total. In reply, the entire Afghanistan team managed only 146 runs. Bangladesh scored 425/4 in the second innings before the declaration. Shanto top-scored once again with a 124-run knock. Chasing 662 runs for an impossible victory, the visitors were 115/9 when Zahir Khan conceded a blow off Taskin Ahmed's delivery and retired hurt.