Bangladesh trounces Afghanistan by 546 runs for its biggest-ever test victory

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 546 runs on June 17 to record its biggest-ever test victory in terms of runs.

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 546 runs on June 17 to record its biggest-ever test victory in terms of runs.

It's the third biggest victory in test cricket history in terms of runs, and Bangladesh appeared to do it easily.

Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed claimed his career-best figures of 4-37 as Afghanistan was dismissed for 115 on Day 4 after being set a daunting target of 662.

Najmul Hossain helped the hosts set the tone for the victory with hundreds in each innings, becoming the second Bangladesh batter to achieve that milestone.

Bangladesh's biggest previous win was by 226 runs against Zimbabwe in 2005. The margin in Mirpur is lower only than England's 675-run win over Australia in 1928 and Australia's 562-run win over England at The Oval in 1934.

Bangladesh's pace attack dominated at the ground which has tended to assist spin in the past. As well as the wickets tumbling, Afghanistan had to deal with two batters being unable to continue their innings after being hit by rising deliveries — including last batter Zahir Khan.

Taskin led the three-pronged pace attack, a rarity for Bangladesh at home, which claimed 14 wickets in the match.