BAN vs AFG, एशिया कप 2025: बॉल-बाय-बॉल कमेंट्री

Match 9, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

ENDED

BAN

154/5 (20.0)

Match 9Match EndedBangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs

AFG146/10 (20.0)

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs

Info Summary Commentary Scorecard

Commentary

19.6

Taskin Ahmed to Noor AhmadOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A slower ball from Taskin at 115 kph full and around off. Noor Ahmad swings through the line hits it aerially but slices it off the bat and hence does not get the distance required. Sails it straight down the throat of Nurul Hasan stationed at the long off fence. Nurul doesn't have to move a muscle and takes a simple catch. Taskin Ahmed finishes with two wickets. Disappointing faces in the Afghan hutand exact contrary emotions in the opposite dugout. BANGLADESH WIN BY 8 RUNS!

19.5

Taskin Ahmed to Noor AhmadSIX! Clears the ropes! This is going to hurt Bangladesh's net run rate to an extent even if they win! Hard length on top of middle. Noor Ahmad backs away and brings the bat horizontally to smash it over Rishad Hossain who leaps from long on but the ball sails over him for half a dozen! Oh hang onit seems like Rishad Hossain got his fingertips on the ball and just tipped it over the ropes. Litton Das is not happy.

19.4

Taskin Ahmed to Noor AhmadExcellent execution from Taskin Ahmed! A pinpoint yorker on offNoor Ahmad carves it out to the mid off region.

19.3

Taskin Ahmed to Noor AhmadSIX! Sails all the way! Still not over! Taskin serves it right into the wheelhousefull and on middle. Noor Ahmad clears the front leg away and smokes it downtown for a six. 15 needed off 3 balls!

19.2

Taskin Ahmed to Noor AhmadSlower one on the leg stump lineon a good length. Noor Ahmad swings across the line to pull but misses.

19.1

Taskin Ahmed to Fazalhaq FarooqiLength-delivery outside off Fazalhaq Farooqi creates room and tries to slash it awaybut gets a thick outside edge. The ball shoots past the right of the diving Litton Das and runs behind to the left of deep third for a single. 21 needed off the last 5 balls!

Over 19

18.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Noor AhmadSwing and a miss! What a sensational penultimate over from Mustafizur Rahman! Back of a lengthboucing over the off pole. Noor Ahmad misses pulling it away. Mustafizur Rahman ends his spell with figures of 4-0-28-3.

18.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Fazalhaq FarooqiRun out chance missed! On a good length around off. Fazalhaq Farooqi chop-cuts it to the backward point fielder and sets off for a run. The fielder is quick to pick the ball and throw at the bowler. HoweverMustafizur Rahman does not cleanly colllect the ball up and breaks the stumps without the ball in his hands.

18.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Fazalhaq FarooqiOn a nagging length slanting across offFazalhaq Farooqi wildly swings across the line and is beaten past the outside edge.

18.3

Mustafizur Rahman to AM GhazanfarOUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! 'The Fizz' gets his third wicket and has brought Bangladesh almost within touching distance to win this one! Bowls on a back of a length angling outside off AM Ghazanfar just hangs the bat away from the body and tries to work it off sidebut plays inside the line and gets a faint outside edge. Litton Das collects it comfortably behind the wickets. Mustafizur Rahman is on a HAT TRICK! Afghanistan are 132/9.

18.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanOUT! GONE! CAUGHT! Is that the match for Bangladesh? Mustafizur Rahman delivers gold when it matters the most for his side. He bowls it too full and outside the off stump line. Rashid Khan bends low and jams his bat down opening the bat face very late. Doesn't manage to keep it along the ground and the ball goes flat into the hands of Taskin Ahmed at short third. Rashid Khan departs for a quickfire 20 off just 11 balls. Afghanistan are 132/8needing 23 runs off 10 balls.

18.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanFOUR! An excellent start to the over by Rashid! On a hard lengtharound the leg stump line. Rashid Khan lifts his front leg up in the air to balance himself up. Uses his wrists and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. Another no-looker from the Afghan skipper. Frustrations are multiplying for Litton Das. Afghanistan need 23 off 11 balls.

Over 18

17.6

Nasum Ahmed to Rashid KhanAnother good display in the field there! Pulls the length backdoes Nasum on middle. Rashid Khan backs away and cuts it powerfully to the left of Jaker Ali at cover-point. Ali dives full-stretch and cuts it off. One taken.

17.5

Nasum Ahmed to Noor AhmadOn middle and leg drifting inworked down to long on for a single.

17.4

Nasum Ahmed to Noor AhmadQuicker delivery full and spins away from off. Noor Ahmad sits down to slog it over the leg sidebut misses on the connection.

17.3

Nasum Ahmed to Rashid KhanFull and outside offRashid Khan works it down to long off for a single.

17.2

Nasum Ahmed to Noor AhmadFull and around offNoor Ahmad chips it over mid off for a single.

17.1

Nasum Ahmed to Karim JanatOUT! RUN OUT! A huge moment in the game and Bangladesh refuse to back down one bit! Excellent commitment in the field by Nurul Hasan! Nasum drops it short and just outside off. Karim Janat rocks back in the crease and smashes it a bit uppishly to the left of Hasan at cover. He flings himself with a full-length dive to his left and intercepts the ball. Now Karim is off for a run and is almost halfway through but Rashid refuses to run and sends him back. Spotting this Nurul releases the throw towards Litton Das at the batting end and with Karim Janat out by a country mileDas whips the bails off. And even a dive cannot save him here.

Over 17

16.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Karim JanatBack of a length around middleKarim Janat waits for it to arrive and taps it into the cover region for a single. 14 off Mustafizur Rahman's third over and his figures read 3-0-23-1. Afghanistan need 31 runs off the last 18 balls!

16.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanFuller ball around offslower at 118.3 kph. Rashid Khan waits back and carves it through cover for a single.

16.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanFOUR! QUICK HANDS! Back of a lengthoutside off. Rashid Khan stays back and cuts it powerfully through deep backward point for a cracking boundary.

16.3

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanOutside leg on a fuller length. Rashid tries to whip it acrossbut gets a leading edge onto the pitch.

16.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanOn a good lengtharound middle and leg. Rashid Khan hangs deep in the crease and punches it to deep point. Saif Hassan is a bit late onto the ball and that allows the batters to cross over for the second run. Litton Das is absolutely fuming at the fielder.

16.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid KhanSIX! Now that is some really innovative shot from the Afghan skipper! A no-look six! Aimed at the leg stumpon a fuller length. Rashid Khan brings his wrists to play and nonchalantly flicks it behind deep fine leg. The ball has landed just on the boundary cushions on the full and the replay shows the same.

Over 16

15.6

Taskin Ahmed to Rashid KhanShort-pitched delivery on the bodyline. Rashid Khan tries to duck in an evasive actionbut fails to get his bat down in time and the ball is pulled towards widish deep square leg for a single. Afghanistan need 45 from 24 balls.

15.5

Taskin Ahmed to Rashid KhanNagging length skidding through the deck outside offswing and a miss for Rashid.

15.4

Taskin Ahmed to Azmatullah OmarzaiOUT! STRAIGHT UP AND TAKEN! A perfect response from Taskin Ahmed and he releases out a huge roar! Smart change of pace from Ahmed as he rolls the fingers and dishes out a deceptive off-cutter. On a length landing on the seam and around off. Azmatullah Omarzai backs away and tries to whack it over the off side but is through the shot early. Only manages to get it off the toe end and the ball is skied high up. Saif Hassan at backward point settles under it and takes a fine catch. First wicket for Taskin. Azmatullah Omarzai departs for 30 off 16 balls and Afghanistan are 109/6needing 46 runs off 26 balls.

15.3

Taskin Ahmed to Azmatullah OmarzaiSIX! MURDERED! Azmatullah Omarzai is giving it a real good smack now! He moves to 30 off just 15 balls! Short and angling into the batter. Azmatullah Omarzai shuffles a bit to the leg sidegets the ball at a comfortable height and pulls it massively behind deep square leg for a mammoth six.

15.2

Taskin Ahmed to Azmatullah OmarzaiWell-directed short ball on the shoulder height Azmatullah Omarzai tries to pullbut mistimes it off the bottom and the ball drops to the leg side.

15.1

Taskin Ahmed to Karim JanatFine shot excellent field in the deep by Tanzim Hasan Sakib the substitute fielder. That was travelling at the rate of knots! On a fullish length outside offKarim Janat smashes it uppishly to deep backward point. Sakib from deep cover runs and dives to his left to intercept the ball and keep the batters down to just one.

Over 15

14.6

Rishad Hossain to Karim JanatAnother short ball on middleAzmatullah Omarzai heaves it to deep square leg for one more. Rishad Hossain finishes an excellent spell with figures of 4-0-18-2. Afghanistan needs 53 runs in the last 5 overs. This is going down to the wire here.

14.5

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah OmarzaiShort again and on offAzmatullah Omarzai slaps it to long off for one.

14.4

Rishad Hossain to Karim JanatDragged back and on middleKarim Janat punches it to long on for a single. 100 UP FOR THE AFGHANS!

14.3

Rishad Hossain to Karim JanatGoogly full and on middle turns inKarim Janat neither comes forward nor goes backward and tries to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

14.2

Rishad Hossain to Karim JanatFlatter short and outside offKarim Janat slashes at it but misses.

14.1

Rishad Hossain to Karim JanatGood length and on middleKarim Janat flicks it away towards deep square leg for the third double in a row.

Over 14

13.6

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiSlows it up full and on middle Azmatullah Omarzai works it towards deep square leg calls for two right away and gets it. 20 runs off the overand part-timers were always going to be the problem for Bangladesh. Saif Hassan's current figures read 3-0-39-0.

13.5

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiA bit short and on middleAzmatullah Omarzai clips it away through mid-wicket for a brace.

13.4

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiSIX! Even bigger and better! Flighted full and on middleAzmatullah Omarzai goes down on one knee and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a massive 95-meter six.

13.3

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiSlows it up full and on middleAzmatullah Omarzai knocks it down the pitch.

13.2

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiSIX! That's a superb shot! Tossed up full and on middle Azmatullah Omarzai backs away to make some room gets right underneath it and dispatches it over the long off fence for a biggie. He hits it. straight into the Afghan hut where the Head Coach Jonathan Trottgrabs it casually.

13.1

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiFOUR! Much-needed for Afghanistan! Shorter in length and outside offAzmatullah Omarzai pounces on it early and punches it sweetly through covers for a boundary.

Over 13

12.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad NabiOUT! DRAGGED ON! The pressure was on from The Fizz the entire over and he finishes it on a high. He goes pace on this time on a good length and much closer to the off stump. Mohammad Nabi stays in his crease and tries to guide it away but the ball is too close to his body. He only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. Nabi departs for a run-a-ball 15 and Afghanistan lose half their side nowstill needing 78 off 42.

12.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Azmatullah OmarzaiBangs this into the pitch outside off angling awayAzmatullah Omarzai looks to cut but chops it on the off side towards point. They cross. The Fizz is doing what he does best here.

12.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad NabiHard length and on offMohammad Nabi punches it to extra covers for a single. 79 needed in 44 now!

12.3

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad NabiThree dots in a row now! Short of a length and on off Mohammad Nabi cuts it on the bounce towards pointwhere Rishad Hossain leaps up nicely to grab it.

12.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad NabiGood length and on off keeps a touch lowMohammad Nabi looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge onto the ground and towards the keeper. Litton Das dives to his left to make a half-stop.

12.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad NabiBack of a length and on off takes pace offMohammad Nabi dabs it down to point.

Over 12

11.6

Saif Hassan to Mohammad NabiDragged back on middle Mohammad Nabi nudges it through square leg for one more. 11 runs off the overAfghanistan have done well to target the part-timers.

11.5

Saif Hassan to Mohammad NabiFires in a low full toss on middleMohammad Nabi flicks it away wide of deep square leg and comes back for thes second run.

11.4

Saif Hassan to Mohammad NabiSIX! Pressure-releasing shot! Gives this one some more air full and around middleMohammad Nabi goes down on one knee and executes the slog sweep to perfection over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

11.3

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiTossed up full and on middleAzmatullah Omarzai clips it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for one.

11.2

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah OmarzaiFlighted full and on off gets some extra bounceAzmatullah Omarzai pushes it off the sticker off the bat to extra covers.

11.1

Saif Hassan to Mohammad NabiShort and on middleMohammad Nabi flicks it to square leg for a single.

Over 11

10.6

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah OmarzaiLooped up full and on offAzmatullah Omarzai taps it to extra covers.

10.5

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah OmarzaiGoes short and around offAzmatullah Omarzai stabs it out to point.

10.4

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad NabiSlows it up full and on offMohammad Nabi pushes it to covers for a run.

10.3

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah OmarzaiFlighted full and on offAzmatullah Omarzai drives it through covers for a single.

10.2

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazOUT! TAKEN! Rishad Hossain gets the big fish here! Bangladesh lost Litton Das right after the Drinks break and now Afghanistan loses Rahmanullah Gurbaz who had to take this game deep. This is tossed up full and on off turns away a bit. Gurbaz goes down across to sweep it away but the ball bounces a bit extra. It takes the top edge and flies in the air and towards deep square legwhere Jaker Ali gets on his knees and pouches it safely. Gurbaz just sits there on his haunches in extreme disappointment but has to walk back for 35 off 31. Afghanistan are 62/4 now!

10.1

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad NabiFloated short and around off turns awayMohammad Nabi punches it through covers for a single.

Over 10

9.6

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah GurbazSlower through the air full and on middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz shuffles to the leg side and pushes it back to the bowler. Just 8 from this over and Afghanistan are 61/3 at halfwayneeding another 94 runs to win.

9.5

Saif Hassan to Mohammad NabiDropped short and on off. Mohammad Nabi hangs back and tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

9.4

Saif Hassan to Mohammad NabiFlat and full on middle and legMohammad Nabi knocks it to the right of the bowler.

9.3

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah GurbazComing across the umpirefull and on middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

9.2

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah GurbazSIX! Goes all the way! A round-arm delivery sliding across the right-hander from around the stumpsfull in length. Rahmanullah Gurbaz makes room for himself and hoists it over the leaping long off fielder for a huge six.

9.1

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah GurbazGoes with the arm on the stumps Gurbaz tries to clip that to the leg sidebut gets a leading edge back to the bowler.

Over 9

8.6

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad NabiExcellent line and length! Spins sharply away from off on a fuller length. Mohammad Nabi tries to work that across on the leg sideand just does not pick the variation off the bowler's wrist. It is the leg break and spins past the outside edge. A successful over for Bangladesh and Rishad Hossain. Just 4 runs and a wicket of Naib from it. Afghanistan need 102 runs off 66 balls!

8.5

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazFuller and on middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz lunges forward with a giant stride and clips it with soft hands to the vacant mid-wicket region. Rishad Hossain himself runs across to pick the ball. Releases the throw at the bowler's end but misses his shy. Gurbaz gets home with a dive. Even if there was a direct hithe would have been saved.

8.4

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad NabiDrag-downer onto the pads Nabi nudges it to deep square leg for a single. Gets off the markdoes Nabi.

8.3

Rishad Hossain to Gulbadin NaibOUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A soft soft dismissal and Rishad Hossain has struck at a very important time for Bangladesh! He bowls it fuller and on a lower trajectory this time around on the off stump line. Gulbadin Naib gets on the front foot and tries to work it to the leg side but closes the bat face a bit early in the process. Hence a leading edge is found and the ball travels flat and straight into the hands of Rishad Hossain who takes a simple return catch. Gulbadin Naib departs for 16 (14) and Afghanistan are 51/3needing another 104 runs to win off 69 balls.

8.2

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazFlighted delivery full and around off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz creates room and chips it over mid off. 'Catch it' is the cry from the bowlerbut it lands on the bounce ahead of the incoming Tawhid Hridoy from long off.

8.1

Rishad Hossain to Gulbadin NaibTossed full and around offGulbadin Naib drags it across to deep mid-wicket for a single. 50 UP FOR AFGHANISTAN!

Over 8

7.6

Shamim Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazSIX! The gamble to bring Shamim into the attack did not go well for Bangladesh! 16 runs off it! Just the over Afghanistan were looking to find the momentum! Coming to the delivery this is pushed through full and into the slotaround off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets the bat under the ball and tonks it cleanly over long off for half a dozen. Afghanistan need 106 runs to win off 72 balls.

7.5

Shamim Hossain to Gulbadin NaibFuller delivery on offGulbadin Naib drives it to long off for a single.

7.4

Shamim Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazOn off and fullRahmanullah Gurbaz runs it down to long on for a single.

7.3

Shamim Hossain to Gulbadin NaibOutside off full in lengthNaib cuts it to the right of point and takes a quick single.

7.2

Shamim Hossain to Gulbadin NaibFOUR! Makes the most out of it does Naib! Pushed on the leg stump line by Shamimon a length. Gulbadin Naib whips it across and muscles it over square leg for a cracking boundary.

7.2

Shamim Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazFlatter round-arm delivery outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays deep in the crease and cuts it to deep point for a single. 10 balls since the last boundary for Afghanistan. Uhoh! The siren blows as Shamim Hossain has overstepped. No Ball called and Free Hit to follow. Huge ball coming up...

7.1

Shamim Hossain to Gulbadin NaibDropped short and on off. Naib hangs back and tucks it to the mid-wicket region for one.

Over 7

6.6

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazNot too full and not that short either. Turns away from off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays it late on the back foot and cuts it awaybut fails to get it through the gap. Hits it straight to the man at cover-point. 6 off Rishad Hossain's first over. Afghanistan need 122 runs to win from 78 balls!

6.5

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazOutside off slower through the airon a length. Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes deep in the crease and cuts it to deep backward point for a couple of runs.

6.4

Rishad Hossain to Gulbadin NaibPulls the length back does Rishadon middle and drifting in. Gulbadin Naib rocks back and pulls it to the left of deep square leg for a single.

6.3

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazAnother hasty run! Drags the length back around offtapped to the off side for a quick run.

6.2

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazNice and full on the stumpsGurbaz blocks it out.

6.1

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah GurbazRisky running and could have been a better throw. Pushed through full and just outside off Gurbaz gets on the front foot and drives past the vacant mid off region and calls Naib for the second. The fielder from long off moves to his left and throws it wayward towards the keeper. Litton Das has to hop to collect the ball and flicks the ball into the stumps at the striker's end. An appeal for run outand it is sent upstairs. The replays show that Gurbaz is comfortably in.

Over 6

5.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Gulbadin NaibFuller and around off. Gulbadin Naib draws the front foot out and forces it down to mid off. Just 7 off the over! Afghanistan end their Powerplay with just 27/2 on the boardversus Bangladesh's 59/0 at the same stage. They need another 128 runs to win.

5.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Gulbadin NaibFuller and slanted outside offGulbadin Naib drives it through the cover and point gap for a couple of runs.

5.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Gulbadin NaibFOUR! Helped away! Much-needed for Afghanistan! A rare loosener from Rahman. This is on the leg stump lineon a good length. Gulbadin Naib moves across and just uses the pace to tickle it behind to deep fine leg for a boundary.

5.3

Mustafizur Rahman to Gulbadin NaibBEATEN! An absolute peach by 'The Fizz'! Angled across the batteron a good length. Gulbadin Naib has a tentative poke at it and misses. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

5.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah GurbazBack of a lengthangling across middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks forward and steers it behind square on the off side for a single.

5.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah GurbazPitches outside legon a length. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets behind it and stabs it back to the bowler.

Over 5

4.6

Nasum Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFlighted full and on middleRahmanullah Gurbaz tucks it through mid-wicket for a run. Just 2 runs and a big wicket from the over!

4.5

Nasum Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazLow full toss on middle Rahmanullah Gurbaz drills it down the pitch where Nasum Ahmed tries to stop it on the follow-through but it hits his thumb and parries to his right. Gurbaz wants the run but he is sent backand rightly so. Nasum looks in a bit of discomfort here.

4.4

Nasum Ahmed to Gulbadin NaibShort and on middleGulbadin Naib punches it to long on for a single.

4.3

Nasum Ahmed to Gulbadin NaibFlatter full and on legGulbadin Naib fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

4.2

Nasum Ahmed to Gulbadin NaibFlighted full and on offGulbadin Naib knocks it down the pitch.

4.1

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranOUT! LBW! Nasum Ahmed strikes again or does he? YES HE DOES! The umpire raises his finger for a LBW appeal but Ibrahim Zadran takes a review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up with two reds and umpire's call on wickets. Coming to the delivery this is an arm ball which is a lethal weapon for Nasum. On middle and angles in too. Zadran just like Atal tries to play from the crease but misses as the ball hurries through to hit the pads. Afghanistan are 18/2 nowstill needing 137 runs in 95 balls!

Over 4

3.6

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazGood length and on the sixth stump line holds its lineRahmanullah Gurbaz offers no shot at it. 10 runs off the over!

3.5

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFOUR! Just over! Taskin Ahmed goes fuller this time on middle and offRahmanullah Gurbaz makes room to access the off side and smacks it aerially towards extra covers. Jaker Ali leaps up and tries to grab it with his extended right hand but the ball flies over it for a boundary.

3.4

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazSlower one full and around off moves away againRahmanullah Gurbaz watches it through and lets it go.

3.3

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranPitched up and on off shaping awayIbrahim Zadran stides out and drives it to deep point for a run.

3.2

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranFOUR! Excellent shot! Short of a length and well outside off Ibrahim Zadran accepts the width on offerextends his arms and crunches it past the diving backward point fielder to his right for a boundary.

3.1

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFuller and around off Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps across and pushes it wide of coverswhere the fielder dives to his left to make the stop. A single taken.

Over 3

2.6

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranArm ball full and on middle goes with the arm Ibrahim Zadran fails to clip it away and gets hit on the pads. There is another appeal for LBWbut turned down. Going down the leg.

2.5

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranQuicker short and down the legIbrahim Zadran moves back to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

2.4

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranFlighted full and on offIbrahim Zadran drives it on the up to short covers. That is a risky thing to do against Nasum.

2.3

Nasum Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFollows the batter short and on legRahmanullah Gurbaz nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

2.2

Nasum Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFOUR! Not convincing but they will take that! Flatter full and on middle angles inRahmanullah Gurbaz backs away to loft it away but gets it from the bottom part of the bat. He just gets enough power to clear mid on for a boundary.

2.1

Nasum Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFloated full and on middleRahmanullah Gurbaz prods forward and blocks it out.

Over 2

1WD

1.6

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranDROPPED! Oh dear it should have been two wickets in two overs for Bangladesh.Taskin Ahmed hits the length hard and around off Ibrahim Zadran uses the width and punches it hard but fails to keep it down. He hits it straight to pointwhere Rishad Hossain tries to grab it around his waist but spills it out. How costly will this be for Bangladesh?

1.6

1WD

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranWIDE! Taskin Ahmed bangs this into the pitch and well outside off moves further away with bounceIbrahim Zadran fails to cut it away due to the bounce. It is called a wide.

1.5

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazFirst runs off the bat! On a length and on offRahmanullah Gurbaz shuffles across and guides it to third man for a single.

1.4

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazShort of a length and outside off gets some extra bounce this timeRahmanullah Gurbaz looks to cut it away but then tries to bail out at the last moment. He gets too late as the ball just goes past the outside edge.

1.4

1WD

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazWIDE! Afghanistan get underway with extras! Good length but a bit too outside offRahmanullah Gurbaz lets it go. Wided.

1.3

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah Gurbaz9 balls into the chase no runs still! Taskin Ahmed sees the batter advance and bangs this into the pitch on middle angles in a bitRahmanullah Gurbaz comes down the track and slashes at it but misses.

1.2

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazBit of swing! Goes fuller and around off shaping away sharplyRahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it alone.

1.1

Taskin Ahmed to Rahmanullah GurbazTaskin Ahmed begins with a hard-length delivery on middle takes off a bitRahmanullah Gurbaz tries to ride the bounce and keeps it out off the splice of the bat.

Over 1

0.6

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranWICKET-MAIDEN OVER! Another arm ball full and on middleIbrahim Zadran drives it to mid off.

0.5

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranTossed up full and on middleIbrahim Zadran knocks it down the pitch.

0.4

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranShort again and on middleIbrahim Zadran nudges it to mid-wicket and wants the run but is sent back.

0.3

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranFlatter short and on offIbrahim Zadran stabs it out to the off side.

0.2

Nasum Ahmed to Ibrahim ZadranFloated full and on offIbrahim Zadran pushes it back to the bowler.

0.1

Nasum Ahmed to Sediqullah AtalOUT! LBW! What a dream start for Nasum Ahmed and Bangladesh! They are absolutely pumped and why shouldn't they be? The change to bring Nasum back in the team and giving him the new ball has worked wonders for the Bangla Tigers. Coming to the delivery this is the arm ball full and on middle skids through and angles in too. Sediqullah Atal is caught in his crease and looks to work it across the line but plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. There is a big shout for LBW and up goes the finger. Atal has a chat with his partner but does not take the review. He walks back for a golden duckand Afghanistan are 0/1!

Right then, that is it from this exciting clash, where Bangladesh stays alive with a fine victory over Afghanistan and opens up Group B. Now, we move to Dubai for a clash in Group A between the hosts, UAE and Pakistan on 17th September, Thursday. It will begin at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Taskin Ahmed to bowl the last over. He has 21 runs to play with, but his aim will be to bowl out Afghanistan here.

Fazalhaq Farooqi is the last man in and will face the hat-trick ball.

Bangladesh are on the verge of the win here. Afghanistan needs more than a miracle here to get over the line. Also, AM Ghazanfar comes out to the middle now.

Noor Ahmad walks out to bat now. All the Afghan hopes now depends on skipper Rashid Khan.

Will Taskin Ahmed bowl out? No, Nasum Ahmed (3-1-7-2) comes in to bowl his last over.

Karim Janat comes out to the middle now.

Taskin Ahmed returns to the attack. He is 2-0-13-0 so far and replaces Saif Hassan.

Oh, dear! Tanzid Hasan is struggling with his right hamstring and is on the ground, sidelines. In the meantime, the batters to sip in water to keep themselves hydrated. Ready to continue.

Rishad Hossain is back for the final over of his spell. 3-0-13-2 so far and he replaces Mustafizur Rahman. Afghanistan are 97/5 and at the same stage, in 14 overs, Bangladesh were 114/3.

Mustafizur Rahman is the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the current squad, against Afghanistan, taking 7 wickets in 9 matches. Here's Karim Janat in at 7 for Afghanistan.

This is the phase when Bangladesh slowed down a bit. They were 95/2 and Afghanistan are 75/4. Also, Mohammad Nabi is the leading run scorer for Afghanistan against Bangladesh. He has scored 234 runs now, in 13 matches. His best score against Bangladesh is 84 not out. He also has 2 fifties against this opposition. A change in bowling. Mustafizur Rahman 1-0-7-0 is back on. He replaces Rishad Hossain.

Afghanistan are 64/4 after 11 overs, needing 91 runs off 54 balls. Bangladesh were 90/2 at the same stage.

Azmatullah Omarzai is in at 6. Can he produce some fireworks for his side?

DRINKS! Bangladesh will feel that they are slightly ahead in the game at the halfway mark. Their bowlers have done a fantastic job, but the problem for Litton Das is that he has to find four overs from part-timers, which could decide this game. At the moment, it is going their way, but they will want to get a couple of more wickets to take control completely. For Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz holds the key, he is set, and this wicket is not easy for the new batters. Gurbaz needs to stay till the end, while the others around him can take the chances to keep up with the asking rate. An exciting phase of this chase awaits us!

One of the four changes in the Bangladesh side, Saif Hassan has been introduced into the attack now.

Mohammad Nabi is the next man in. A slip in pace for him.

Slight halt! Looks like the batters need some fluids, and it makes sense as it is very hot out there. Nasum Ahmed is back on the field now. Also, Shamim Hossain comes into the attack now.

Is that a run out? Bangladesh fielders are looking interested here, but Rahmanullah Gurbaz does not look that worried. The replay shows that Gurbaz has dragged his bat inside. However, the Bangladeshis are looking very lively in the field.

After 5 overs, Afghanistan are 20/2, and at the same stage, Bangladesh were 40/0. Here's Mustafizur Rahman into the attack for the first time. He replaces Taskin Ahmed.

Nasum Ahmed looks in some pain as that surely might have stung him hard. Seems to have hurt his right thumb and the physio is out for medical attention. The magic spray comes out and is being applied to the bruised area. Some strapping is being done as well. And eventually, Nasum is good to continue.

Gulbadin Naib is in at 4.

After 4 overs, Afghanistan are 18/1, and at the same stage, Bangladesh were 32/0. Nasum Ahmed gets the third over on the trot. He is 2-1-5-1 so far.

Halfway through in the Powerplay. Afghanistan are just 8/1 and Bangladesh were 24/0 at the same stage. Taskin Ahmed (1-0-3-0) to continue.

Rested in the previous game against Sri Lanka, here's Taskin Ahmed into the attack from the far end.

Ibrahim Zadran is in at 3.

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