Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Highlights & Results

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, Wednesday. 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!

The victorious captain of Bangladesh, LITTON DAS, is all smiles. He begins by saying that winning the game has given them a bit of relief. Also humbly admits that they didn't bat well in the last few overs and feels they were 15-20 runs short. Appreciates the way Nasum and Rishad bowled was special and says they really showed their character and skill. Also says that Tanzid Hasan batted well and that the opening partnership was crucial. On being asked whether he will be supporting Sri Lanka against Afghanistan, he cheekily says he will see.

The captain of Afghanistan, RASHID KHAN, says that they were in the game for the most part but couldn't finish it off. Adds that 30-odd runs in 18 balls is quite gettable nowadays, but he says they didn't play their usual attacking cricket, which cost them. Mentions that it was a 160-165 wicket, but the batters were a bit irresponsible with their shot selection. Praises his bowlers for the way they came back in the game and restricted Bangladesh under 160 after the start they got. Tells that every game is a big one, as in the Asia Cup, you don't play many matches, and they have a huge match coming up against Sri Lanka, and he hopes that they do not repeat the same mistakes.

Bangladesh's NASUM AHMED is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his excellent bowling figures of 4-1-11-2.  He set the tone for his side with a wicket-maiden. He walks up for a chat and someone from the Bangladesh camp is there to translate in English. He says that he fancies bowling with the new ball. Adds that the skipper told him to bowl the first over and he was ready to take up the challenge. Mentions that there was a lot of sweat, so it was a bit challenging to grip the ball, but also says that he likes these kind of challenges.

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Bangladesh might have felt they were 10-15 runs short, but they more than made up for it with outstanding fielding and sheer intensity that showed how badly they wanted this. Nasum Ahmed struck early with a couple of quick wickets to set the tone, and the bowlers kept things tight for the most part. The only blip came from the four overs of part-timers, which went for 55 runs. Still, Rishad Hossain was brilliant through the middle overs with two key strikes, and the pace pair of Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman combined for five wickets to close the game out in style, much to the delight of their nation and passionate supporters.

Earlier in the game, Bangladesh put up a competitive total, though given the start they had, they might feel they left some runs out there. The openers set the tone beautifully, with Saif Hassan contributing 30-odd runs and Tanzid Hasan anchoring the innings with a fine half-century. However, the middle order couldn’t quite build on that momentum. Tawhid Hridoy chipped in with a handy cameo, but the late flourish they would have hoped for never really arrived. For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad were excellent in the middle overs, sharing four wickets between them and applying the squeeze, while Azmatullah Omarzai also made an impact with one wicket.

Afghanistan weren’t chasing a huge total, but as we know, pressure can play tricks. They never really found momentum and were on the back foot early, losing both the in-form Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran inside the Powerplay. The silver lining was Rahmanullah Gurbaz showing signs of returning to form, which could be vital for the next match, though his knock of 35 ended at a crucial juncture. With little support from the other end, the middle order faltered, and while Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan chipped in with brief cameos to keep hopes alive, the sluggish start proved costly as they eventually went down by 8 runs.

After seven one-sided games in the Asia Cup 2025, Group B has finally produced back-to-back thrillers, setting the stage up nicely. Afghanistan would have loved to secure qualification before their final group match, but Bangladesh stood firm and denied them that chance. The wait continues for the Afghans to chase down a target of over 150 in this format against a full-member Asian side, while for Bangladesh, this was a landmark win – their first-ever T20I victory over Afghanistan away from home.

BANGLADESH KEEP THEIR HOPES ALIVE IN THE ASIA CUP 2025! The qualification picture isn’t entirely in their control, but they’ve done their part and stayed in the race. In this must-win encounter, the Bangla Tigers delivered when it mattered most, and now Afghanistan find themselves under pressure too. What’s next? The upcoming clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan becomes the decider. If Sri Lanka triumph, both they and Bangladesh move into the Super Four, but if Afghanistan come out on top, it will spell the end of Bangladesh’s campaign.

Taskin Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, OUT! c Nurul Hasan b Taskin Ahmed.OUT! 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 hut, and exact contrary emotions in the opposite dugout. BANGLADESH WIN BY 8 RUNS!

Taskin Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, Six!SIX! 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 on, it seems like Rishad Hossain got his fingertips on the ball and just tipped it over the ropes. Litton Das is not happy.

Taskin Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, No run.Excellent execution from Taskin Ahmed! A pinpoint yorker, on off, Noor Ahmad carves it out to the mid off region.

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

Taskin Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, No run.Slower one, on the leg stump line, on a good length. Noor Ahmad swings across the line to pull but misses.

Taskin Ahmed to Fazalhaq Farooqi, 1 run.Length-delivery, outside off, Fazalhaq Farooqi creates room and tries to slash it away, but 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!

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

Mustafizur Rahman to Noor Ahmad, No run.Swing and a miss! What a sensational penultimate over from Mustafizur Rahman! Back of a length, boucing over the off pole. Noor Ahmad misses pulling it away. Mustafizur Rahman ends his spell with figures of 4-0-28-3.

Mustafizur Rahman to Fazalhaq Farooqi, 1 run.Run 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. However, Mustafizur Rahman does not cleanly colllect the ball up and breaks the stumps without the ball in his hands.

Mustafizur Rahman to Fazalhaq Farooqi, No run.On a nagging length, slanting across off, Fazalhaq Farooqi wildly swings across the line and is beaten past the outside edge.

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

Mustafizur Rahman to AM Ghazanfar, OUT! c Litton Das b Mustafizur Rahman.OUT! 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 side, but 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.

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.

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, OUT! c Taskin Ahmed b Mustafizur Rahman.OUT! 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 132/8, needing 23 runs off 10 balls.

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, Four!FOUR! An excellent start to the over by Rashid! On a hard length, around 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.

Nasum Ahmed to Rashid Khan, 1 run.Another good display in the field there! Pulls the length back, does 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.

Nasum Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, 1 run.On middle and leg, drifting in, worked down to long on for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, No run.Quicker delivery, full and spins away from off. Noor Ahmad sits down to slog it over the leg side, but misses on the connection.

Nasum Ahmed to Rashid Khan, 1 run.Full and outside off, Rashid Khan works it down to long off for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Noor Ahmad, 1 run.Full and around off, Noor Ahmad chips it over mid off for a single.

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

Nasum Ahmed to Karim Janat, OUT! run out (Nurul Hasan / Litton Das).OUT! 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 mile, Das whips the bails off. And even a dive cannot save him here.

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

Mustafizur Rahman to Karim Janat, 1 run.Back of a length, around middle, Karim 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!

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, 1 run.Fuller ball, around off, slower at 118.3 kph. Rashid Khan waits back and carves it through cover for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, Four!FOUR! QUICK HANDS! Back of a length, outside off. Rashid Khan stays back and cuts it powerfully through deep backward point for a cracking boundary.

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, No run.Outside leg, on a fuller length. Rashid tries to whip it across, but gets a leading edge onto the pitch.

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, 2 runs.On a good length, around 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.

Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, Six!SIX! Now that is some really innovative shot from the Afghan skipper! A no-look six! Aimed at the leg stump, on 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.

Taskin Ahmed to Rashid Khan, 1 run.Short-pitched delivery, on the bodyline. Rashid Khan tries to duck in an evasive action, but 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.

Taskin Ahmed to Rashid Khan, No run.Nagging length, skidding through the deck, outside off, swing and a miss for Rashid.

Karim Janat comes out to the middle now.

Taskin Ahmed to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! c Saif Hassan b Taskin Ahmed.OUT! 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 109/6, needing 46 runs off 26 balls.

Taskin Ahmed to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six!SIX! 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 side, gets the ball at a comfortable height and pulls it massively behind deep square leg for a mammoth six.

Taskin Ahmed to Azmatullah Omarzai, No run.Well-directed short ball, on the shoulder height, Azmatullah Omarzai tries to pull, but mistimes it off the bottom and the ball drops to the leg side.

Taskin Ahmed to Karim Janat, 1 run.Fine 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 off, Karim 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.

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

Rishad Hossain to Karim Janat, 1 run.Another short ball, on middle, Azmatullah 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.

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run.Short again and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai slaps it to long off for one.

Rishad Hossain to Karim Janat, 1 run.Dragged back and on middle, Karim Janat punches it to long on for a single. 100 UP FOR THE AFGHANS!

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 to Karim Janat, No run.Googly, full and on middle, turns in, Karim Janat neither comes forward nor goes backward and tries to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

Rishad Hossain to Karim Janat, No run.Flatter, short and outside off, Karim Janat slashes at it but misses.

Rishad Hossain to Karim Janat, 2 runs.Good length and on middle, Karim Janat flicks it away towards deep square leg for the third double in a row.

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.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs.Slows 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 over, and part-timers were always going to be the problem for Bangladesh. Saif Hassan's current figures read 3-0-39-0.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs.A bit short and on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai clips it away through mid-wicket for a brace.

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

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, No run.Slows it up, full and on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai knocks it down the pitch.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six!SIX! 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 Trott, grabs it casually.

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

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.

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad Nabi, OUT! b Mustafizur Rahman.OUT! 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 now, still needing 78 off 42.

Mustafizur Rahman to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run.Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, angling away, Azmatullah Omarzai looks to cut but chops it on the off side towards point. They cross. The Fizz is doing what he does best here.

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Hard length and on off, Mohammad Nabi punches it to extra covers for a single. 79 needed in 44 now!

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad Nabi, No run.Three dots in a row now! Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi cuts it on the bounce towards point, where Rishad Hossain leaps up nicely to grab it.

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad Nabi, No run.Good length and on off, keeps a touch low, Mohammad 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.

Mustafizur Rahman to Mohammad Nabi, No run.Back of a length and on off, takes pace off, Mohammad Nabi dabs it down to point.

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.

Saif Hassan to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Dragged back, on middle, Mohammad Nabi nudges it through square leg for one more. 11 runs off the over, Afghanistan have done well to target the part-timers.

Saif Hassan to Mohammad Nabi, 2 runs.Fires in a low full toss, on middle, Mohammad Nabi flicks it away wide of deep square leg and comes back for thes second run.

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

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai clips it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for one.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, No run.Flighted, full and on off, gets some extra bounce, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes it off the sticker off the bat to extra covers.

Saif Hassan to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Short and on middle, Mohammad Nabi flicks it to square leg for a single.

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

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, No run.Looped up, full and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai taps it to extra covers.

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, No run.Goes short and around off, Azmatullah Omarzai stabs it out to point.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Slows it up, full and on off, Mohammad Nabi pushes it to covers for a run.

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run.Flighted, full and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it through covers for a single.

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

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! c Jaker Ali b Rishad Hossain.OUT! 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 leg, where 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!

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Floated, short and around off, turns away, Mohammad Nabi punches it through covers for a single.

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!

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, No run.Slower 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 halfway, needing another 94 runs to win.

Saif Hassan to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Dropped short and on off. Mohammad Nabi hangs back and tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Saif Hassan to Mohammad Nabi, No run.Flat and full, on middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run.Coming across the umpire, full and on middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

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

Saif Hassan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, No run.Goes with the arm, on the stumps, Gurbaz tries to clip that to the leg side, but gets a leading edge back to the bowler.

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

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, No run.Excellent line and length! Spins sharply away from off, on a fuller length. Mohammad Nabi tries to work that across on the leg side, and 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!

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run.Fuller 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 hit, he would have been saved.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.Drag-downer, onto the pads, Nabi nudges it to deep square leg for a single. Gets off the mark, does Nabi.

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

Rishad Hossain to Gulbadin Naib, OUT! c & b Rishad Hossain.OUT! 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 51/3, needing another 104 runs to win off 69 balls.

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run.Flighted delivery, full and around off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz creates room and chips it over mid off. 'Catch it' is the cry from the bowler, but it lands on the bounce ahead of the incoming Tawhid Hridoy from long off.

Rishad Hossain to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run.Tossed full and around off, Gulbadin Naib drags it across to deep mid-wicket for a single. 50 UP FOR AFGHANISTAN!

Shamim Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Six!SIX! 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 slot, around 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.

Shamim Hossain to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run.Fuller delivery, on off, Gulbadin Naib drives it to long off for a single.