Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh record biggest Test win, crush Afghanistan in solitary Test

Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century in the third innings followed by Taskin Ahmed’s four-wicket haul in the fourth helped Bangladesh brush aside Afghanistan by 546 runs to clinch the one-off Test on Day 4 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Chasing a humongous 662-run target, the Afghan openers succumbed under pressure quite early as Ibrahim Zadran and Abdul Malik were sent packing with less than 10 runs on the board at the close of play on Day 3. Notably, Hashmatullah Shahidi, who got retired hurt on the previous day, was replaced by Bahir Shah as a concussion substitute during the chase.

Speaking about the match, Rahmat Shah remained steady and carved out a delicate 73-ball 30, which featured two boundaries. However, a spirited bowling performance by the Bangla Tigers on the back of a mammoth target proved to be quite challenging for the Afghan side.

Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam operated in tandem as they ripped through the middle and lower order with ease. While Taskin recorded a four-wicket haul for 37 runs in his nine overs, Shoriful got three scalps in his account for mere 28 runs in his 10 overs.

Meanwhile, Ebadot Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz too got one wicket apiece to wrap up the solitary Test. In the process, Afghanistan were restricted to a meagre 115 runs, as the Litton Das-led side emerged victorious by 546 runs to clinch the red-ball clash. 

With this, Bangladesh recorded their biggest win and the third-largest victory overall in the format. Najmul Hossain Shanto was adjudged Player of the Match for registering twin centuries as he scored 146 runs and 124 runs in the first and the second innings respectively. 

Here's how Twitter reacted to Bangladesh’s domineering victory against Afghanistan-

Bangladesh's record win of 546 runs is the third highest in Test cricket history.

1/ England 675 v Australia (1928)
2/ Australia 562 v England (1934)
3/ Bangladesh 546 - v Afghanistan ( 2023, Today*)
4/ Australia 530 -South Africa (1911)#BANvsAFG #AFGvsBAN

— Ali Hossen (@alihossenmolla) June 17, 2023

A test to remember......

Bangladesh defated Afghanistan by 546 runs. It is the biggest ever win in the 21st century ( by runs).

Overall 3rd ever biggest win in the history of test Cricket.#BANvsAFG #TheAshes #CricketTwitter @mufaddal_vohra pic.twitter.com/DyHwtU3XEO

— Tamim (@SportswithTamim) June 17, 2023

Congratulations to Najmul Hossain Shanto👏👏#BANvsAFG pic.twitter.com/DHHGz826YG

— Mahi (@kexo654) June 17, 2023

Afghanistanio ne Pakistan ko troll kia khud 500 runs se har gai #ENGvsAUS #banvsafg #CricketTwitter #Ashes2023 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/sZU3iliwnG

— Crick fan (@Crickfan11) June 17, 2023

A new WORLD RECORD by Bangladesh 🇧🇩
This is the first time a team has won by more than 500 runs in a five-day Test!

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.#Bangladesh #BCB #CricketTwitter #Test #Cricket #cricketnews#BANvAFG #BANvsAFG pic.twitter.com/zlc0ndQ7R6

— Marziul Rafi (@_marziul_) June 17, 2023

Congratulations to Bangladesh for winning the only test against Afghanistan on the 4th day. A convincing win with a margin of 545...that's 3rd highest winning margin in test matches. Bravo... Superb display of batting and bowling was too good for the visitors. #BANvsAFG pic.twitter.com/sLkNSaGDwY

— Wasiquzzaman Oni (@WasiquzzamanOni) June 17, 2023

Congratulations Bangladesh🇧🇩 @BCBtigers
For A Historical Win 🙌
What a feat 👏#BANvsAFG

— Sheikh Muhammad Al-amin (@SHEIKHALAMIN19) June 17, 2023

BAN won the only test vs AFG by 546 runs.
BAN 382 & 425/4d
Shanto 146 & 124
Monimul 121*(2nd inngs)
Masood 5/79 (1st inngs)
Zahir 2/112 (2nd inngs)

AFG 146 & 115
Zazai 36(1st inngs)
Rahmat 30(2nd inngs)
Ebodat 4/47 (1st inngs)
Taskin 4/37 (2nd inngs)#BANvsAFG

— ♌🦁LEO♌🦁Arun (@Arunk2802) June 17, 2023

What a victory !!!!!!#Tigers Won by 546 runs against @ACBofficials #BCB #BANvsAFG @BCBtigers pic.twitter.com/4wknlMrM9X

— Champok (@ChampokKhan) June 17, 2023

This is huge! #Bangladesh beat #Afghanistan by 546
Runs and won the only Test match. #BANVSAFG. Score Bangladesh 382 & 425/4d, Afghanistan 146 & 115.

— Nazar Ul Islam (@NaxarUlIslam) June 17, 2023