Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan thrashed Bangladesh by 224 runs in the one-off Test match and registered their second win in Test cricket at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here yesterday. Leading from the front for Afghanistan, Captain Rashid Khan took three of the last four wickets as the visitors bowled out Bangladesh for 173 runs in the second innings.
At the beginning of day-five, Afghanistan needed four wickets to win. After a delayed start, Bangladesh resumed their innings with Soumya Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan were at the crease. The hosts were given only 18.3 overs to survive after play resumed in the final session following a rain break but they succumbed with three overs to spare. After Shakib's wicket, Sarkar, along with Mehidy Hasan tried to prevent any further damage.
