Tag: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh

MIRPUR: Afghan batters Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani played match-winning knocks after the bowlers wreaked havoc on Bangladesh’s batting line-up to help their side beat the hosts by eight wickets and level the series, here on Saturday.

Set to chase a paltry 116, Afghanistan managed to seal the victory in the 18th over despite an unwanted start as the touring side lost the opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz cheaply for four.

Zazai and Ghani then put on a solid 99-runs partnership for the second wicket and set the foundation of the victory. The pair appeared solid as both batters were scoring the runs swiftly before Ghani departed in the 16th over after scoring 47.

The right-handed batter, who missed his well-deserved half-century by a mere three runs, faced 48 deliveries; smashing five boundaries and a six.

His partner, Zazai, on the other hand, carried his bat till the end and scored a spectacular half-century. He scored an unbeaten 59 off just 45 balls with the help of three boundaries and five sixes.

For Bangladesh, Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan picked up a wicket each.

Batting first, Bangladesh’s batting line-up failed completely as the home side could only manage to score a mere 115/9 in the allotted 20 overs.

Mushfiqur Rahim, who was playing his 100th T20I, fought hard with his gritty knock of 30 runs, while the rest of the batters seemed clueless in front of the Afghan bowling attack.

For Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai led the way with three wickets each, while Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi struck out a batter each.

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MIRPUR: Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed returned with match-winning bowling figures of 4-10 after Litton Das’ magnificent 60-runs knock to help the home side beat Afghanistan by 61-runs in the first T20I, here on Thursday.

Set to chase 156, the Afghan batting line-up failed and bowled out for a skimpy 94 in the 18th over; handing a consolidating 61 runs victory to the home side.

Afghan middle-order batter Najeebullah Zadran resisted a bit with his gritty 27 off 26 balls with the help of one boundary and as many sixes, while the rest of the batters failed to contribute significantly in the run chase.

For Bangladesh, Nasum Ahmed shine; taking four wickets for a mere 10 runs, while Shoriful Islam took three. Shakib Al Hasan, on the other hand, claimed two wickets, while Mustafizur Rahman managed to pick one.

Batting first, Bangaladesh posted a commendable 155/8 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to the brilliant 60-runs knock of Das.

After opting to bat first, the home side had a poor start to their innings; losing two wickets for a mere 25 as Mohammad Naim and Munim Shahriar departed after scoring cheaply.

Shakib then put on a brief 22- runs partnership with Das before prior perished after scoring just five in the eighth over.

Following Shakib’s departure, the home side kept losing wickets at a consistent rate, while Das remained firm at the other end and kept the scoreboard ticking single-handedly. He scored a valiant 60 off 44 balls before walking back to the pavilion in the 17th over. The right-handed batter smashed four boundaries and two sixes in the course of his astonishing knock.

The middle-order Afif Hosain then scored crucial runs at the death; scoring 25 off 24 balls, laced with two boundaries to assist the Tigers to post 155/8 in the first innings.

For Afghanistan, Azmatullah Omarzai and Fazalhaq Farooqi took two wickets each, while Rashid Khan and Qais Ahmad struck out a batter each.

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CHITTAGONG: Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das recorded a match-defining 202-runs partnership as Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 88 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series; taking an unassailable 2-0 lead, here on Friday.

Bangladesh sealed a comprehensive victory in the second ODI by defeating Afghanistan by a massive margin of 88 runs. The home side amassed a massive total of 306-4 in the first innings, thanks to the record-breaking third-wicket partnership between Das and Rahim.

Afghanistan’s response was insufficient to keep the series alive, as the touring side could only score 218 runs before being dismissed in the 46th over.

Batting first, the home side was off to an average start as their skipper Tamim Iqbal departed in the seventh over after scoring a mere 12.

Briefly, after Tamim’s dismissal, Shakib Al Hassan also perished after scoring 20 off 36 balls. With his departure, the home side was slipped to 83-2 in the 16th over.

Rahim and Das then stood up for their team and batted magnificently. The pair recorded a terrific 202-runs partnership for the third wicket. Rahim scored a brilliant 86 off 93 deliveries with the help of nine boundaries, while Das went on to score a sensational hundred.

In the course of his stunning knock of 136, Das faced 126 balls and smashed 18 boundaries including two sixes.

For Afghanistan, Fareed Ahmed bagged two wickets, while Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi struck out a batter each.

In the run chase, Rahmat Shah and Najibullah Zadran scored half-centuries, but their gritty knocks too could not steer the side over the line. Rahmat scored 52, while Zadran top-scored for the side with his 54 down the order.

Despite their brilliant innings, Afghanistan was bowled out in the 46th over for a paltry 218 as the rest of the batters remained unable to significantly contribute to the team.

For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed and Shakib claimed two wickets each, while Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmuduallah, and Afif Hossain struck out a batter apiece.

With this victory, Bangladesh have completed their sixth consecutive ODI series win at home. The ten points set Bangladesh back to the top of the ICC ODI Super League points table.

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh’s lower-order batters Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz put on a crucial match-winning partnership to drive their side over the line in the first ODI against Afghanistan, here on Wednesday.

Set to chase a mere 216, Bangladesh’s top-order failed completely as the side lost their first six wickets for a skimpy 45.

Despite the early horror, Afif and Mehidy stood up for their team and put on a valiant and unbeaten 174-runs partnership for the seventh wicket. The pair batted brilliantly; both scoring gritty half-centuries and turned the match in their favour. Following their partnership, Bangladesh sealed the victory in the 49th over with four wickets to spare.

Mehidy, who was later adjudged as the Player of the Match scored 81* off 120 deliveries, with the help of nine boundaries, while Afif remained just seven short of his century as he remained unbeaten with 93 off 115 balls; smashing 11 boundaries and a six.

For Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi bagged four wickets, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan made one scalp each.

Batting first, Afghanistan could manage to score 215 before being bowled out in the 49th over. Najibullah Zadran top-scored for the side with his half-century; scoring 67 off 84 balls, laced with four boundaries and two sixes, while Rahmat Shah followed back with his 34 off 69 deliveries; including three boundaries.

With no support from the top and lower order, the side, in the end, bowled for a mere 215 in the first innings; handing an easy target for the home side.

For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman led the way with his three wickets, while Taskin Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam followed with two each. Mahmuduallah, on the other hand, struck out a batter.

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