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Afghanistan register first win over a Test nation by beating Bangladesh in 2014 Asia Cup Saturday March 01,2014

Afghanistan are playing the Asia Cup for the first time

Afghanistan put up a brilliant performance to upset hosts Bangladesh by 32 runs in the Asia Cup match at Fatullah on Saturday March 01,2014

The victory marked the Afghans' first win over a Test-playing country in four one-day matches. They had previously lost both their ODIs against Pakistan and one against Australia. 

Afghanistan rode on a brilliant unbeaten career best 90 by Asghar Stanikzai and a punishing 69-ball 81 by Samiullah Shenwari to post a challenging 254 for six before bowling out their rivals for 222 in 47.5 overs



Samiullah Shenwari and Asghar Stanikzai put on 164 runs for the sixth wicket



Bangladesh, who lost their opening match to India, never looked settled in their run-chase

Afghanistan cricketers congratulate captain Mohammad Nabi (centre) after the dismissal of the Bangladesh batsman Ziaur Rahman during the fifth match of the Asia Cup ODI tournament 



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