Bangladesh secured their second win in the Asia Cup 2025, defeating Afghanistan by 8 runs in a gripping Group B match. The game held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, witnessed a strong performance by Bangladesh. The team, aiming to stay in contention for the Super-4, put up a formidable fight against Afghanistan. Tanzid Hasan’s aggressive half-century and the effective bowling by Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, and Mustafizur Rahman were key to Bangladesh’s success. The match was pivotal, with spectators from Sri Lanka also watching closely, as the result would affect the Super-4 qualification. Bangladesh’s captain, Litton Das, chose to bat first. Openers Saif Hasan (30) and Tanzid Hasan accelerated the run rate after a cautious start. Tanzid showcased aggressive batting, putting pressure on the Afghan bowlers. The team scored 59 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Although the run rate declined later, with Litton Das’s early dismissal, Tanzid reached his half-century in 28 balls. His dismissal saw a drop in Bangladesh’s scoring, finishing at 154 runs. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad of Afghanistan picked up two wickets each.
Bangladesh Defeats Afghanistan in Asia Cup, Keeping Super-4 Hopes Alive
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