Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put together a run of 256-run as Afghanistan hit up a score of 331-9 against Bangladesh in Saturday’s second one-day international in Chittagong.

Tamim Iqbal stunned his teammates by announcing his immediate retirement on Thursday, only to rescind his resignation the following day.

Afghanistan’s openers paved the way for a mammoth total with their 256-run opening stand, the country’s highest on any wicket.

Bangladesh, who were defeated by 17 runs in the first match on Wednesday, elected to bowl first after stand-in captain Liton Das won the toss.

On a green surface, however, the hosts struggled to make a breakthrough as they were visibly distracted by the high drama that consumed the team this week.

By the time Shakib Al Hasan had Gurbaz leg-before, Afghanistan were nearing their previous best total against Bangladesh, which was 306-4.

Gurbaz, whose fourth ODI century consisted of 13 fours and eight sixes off 125 balls, unsuccessfully appealed the decision.

Ebadot Hossain dismissed Rahmat Shah (two) in the following over, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Hasmatullah Shahidi (two) and Najibullah Zadran (ten).

Zadran reached his fourth ODI century off 118 balls before falling to Mustafizur Rahman’s next delivery.

Mohammad Nabi’s unbeaten 25 ensured that Afghanistan did not completely lose their way.

Bangladesh’s Shakib, Mehidy, Mustafizur, and Hasan Mahmud each took two wickets.

Regular captain Tamim announced his resignation in an emotional press conference the day following the team’s 17-run loss in the series’ opening match.

But after meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday, he retracted his retirement, claiming he had been ordered to change his mind.

Instead, he will take a six-week sabbatical and return in time for the Asia Cup.