Bangladesh Seal 2-0 Test Series Whitewash Over Afghanistan

Bangladesh completed a dominant 2-0 Test series whitewash over Afghanistan with a commanding innings-and-112-run victory in the 2nd Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, on February 2-6, 2026. After Najibullah Zadran won the toss and batted first on a dry, turning pitch, Afghanistan were bowled out for 198 — Taijul Islam’s 5 for 62 the wrecker. Bangladesh replied with 512 for 7 declared, powered by Mominul Haque’s unbeaten 188 and Mushfiqur Rahim’s 142. Forced to follow on, Afghanistan crumbled to 202 all out in 68.2 overs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz claiming 6 for 78 and Taijul 4 for 52 spinning a web on a day-five dustbowl. The win — Bangladesh’s first Test series whitewash over Afghanistan — vaults them to 5th in the WTC standings (PCT 42.86) and extends their unbeaten home streak to 10.

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium produced a classic subcontinental turner, with spinners dominating all five days under overcast skies and intermittent rain delays. Najibullah’s decision to bat first backfired spectacularly as Taijul and Miraz exploited the grip, while Bangladesh’s batting depth turned a strong position into total dominance. For Najibullah, the whitewash was a bitter pill — his side’s batting average for the series a dismal 16.8 — and questions will swirl over their preparedness for turning tracks. For Najmul Hossain Shanto, the series win is a dream start in his first full Test series as captain.

Bangladesh XI Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud

Afghanistan XI Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Zia-ur-Rehman

Afghanistan 1st Innings – 198 all out (68.3 overs) Ibrahim (28) and Rahmat (42) added 68 before Taijul trapped Rahmat lbw. Shahidi (38) and Najibullah (48) resisted, but Taijul’s 5-62 — including a triple-wicket burst — triggered the collapse. Rashid (18) scratched before Miraz bowled him. Last man Zia lbw to Taijul.

Bangladesh 1st Innings – 512-7 dec (138.4 overs) Tamim fell early for 18, but Shanto and Mominul added 112. Shanto made 68 before edging Farooqi. Mominul and Mushfiqur forged 198 — Mominul’s 188* (242 balls, 20×4, 2×6) patient, Mushfiqur 142 (188 balls, 14×4, 1×6) elegant. Litton Das (124 off 112, 12×4, 3×6) and Shakib (88 off 102) pushed the total before declaration at tea on day three.

Afghanistan 2nd Innings – 202 all out (68.2 overs) – lost by an innings and 112 runs Ibrahim (48) and Rahmat (62) added 112, but Miraz trapped Rahmat lbw. Shahidi (38) and Najibullah (42) resisted, but Miraz’s 6-78 — including a triple-wicket maiden — triggered the collapse. Last man Zia lbw to Taijul sealed the innings defeat at 4:47 pm on day five.

Key Moments

• Mominul-Mushfiqur 198-run stand — highest 4th-wicket vs AFG at Chattogram
• Miraz’s 6-78 — first six-for at home since 2023
• Afghanistan’s second-innings fight — highest total at Chattogram vs BAN since 2023
• Mominul’s unbeaten 188 — first Bangladesh player to score 150+ in both innings vs AFG

Player of the Match: Taijul Islam (10-140 match figures)

Najmul Hossain Shanto: “Outstanding team performance. Taijul’s spell on day five was magic; Mominul’s double was class.”

Najibullah Zadran: “Frustrating finish. We were close but Taijul’s spell won it.”

Final Series Result: Bangladesh 2–0 Afghanistan

Bangladesh now turn to home ODIs vs Zimbabwe (February); Afghanistan head to UAE for T20Is.

Spin kings crowned in Chattogram — Bangladesh march on.