Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets (with 87 balls remaining) – ODI Report
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (with 87 balls remaining) in the 18th match of 24 in the Tri-Nation Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Rashid Khan delivered a match-defining performance with 4/31 from 8.2 overs as Afghanistan dismantled Bangladesh’s batting to secure a commanding victory that extends their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Bangladesh Struggles to 160
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat, but found the Afghanistan bowling attack too disciplined. Saif Hassan top-scored with 41 off 82 balls (2 fours, 1 six), but the innings lacked momentum throughout. Tanzid Hasan fell for just 1 at 6/2 in the opening overs, and Soumya Sarkar was clean bowled without scoring at 6/3.
Parvez Hossain Emon provided the only real resistance with 70 off 96 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes), building a 128-run stand with Hassan that steadied the innings. However, Bangladesh’s middle order crumbled under pressure. Najmul Hossain Shanto managed 15 off 23, Towhid Hridoy fell for a duck, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed just 2. Emon’s dismissal LBW at 156/6 in the 39th over signalled the end of Bangladesh’s hopes, with the tail adding just 4 more runs.
Rashid Khan was the standout bowler, taking 4/31 at an economy rate of 3.72. Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with 2/27 from 7 overs, while Yamin Ahmadzai took 2/21 from 6 overs. Mohammad Nabi claimed 1/35 from 9 overs, and Bilal Sami took 1/23 from 6.
Afghanistan Chase Down with Ease
Chasing 161, Afghanistan’s openers made a brisk start before Rahmanullah Gurbaz was clean bowled by Taskin Ahmed for 6 at 26/1 in the 2nd over. Ibrahim Zadran followed at 95/2 in the 19th over for 34 off 48 balls (2 fours), and Sediqullah Atal was clean bowled for 4 at 39/3 in the 6th over.
But Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi took control from there. Shah remained unbeaten on 67 off 90 balls (5 fours) while Shahidi finished on 36 not out off 54 (4 fours), guiding Afghanistan home with 87 balls to spare. The pair’s unbroken 122-run fourth-wicket stand was clinical and composed, reflecting Afghanistan’s dominance throughout the match.
Taskin Ahmed was Bangladesh’s best bowler with 2/36 from 8 overs, while Mustafizur Rahman took 1/32 from 6 overs. Shoriful Islam (0/18 from 5) and Aliss Al Islam (0/47 from 8.3) went wicketless as Afghanistan’s batting proved too strong.
Statz MVP: Rashid Khan (Statz Rating: 71.82)
Rashid Khan earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 71.82. His 4/31 from 8.2 overs was the decisive factor in Afghanistan’s victory, dismantling Bangladesh’s middle order with precision and economy. Khan’s control at the death and ability to pick up crucial wickets in the powerplay phases made him the match-winner. The official Man of the Match award also went to Rashid Khan.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Rashid Khan (AFG) – Statz Rating: 71.82 – 4/31 from 8.2 overs at economy 3.72. Dominant spell that set the tone for Afghanistan’s victory.
- Taskin Ahmed (BAN) – Statz Rating: 70.28 – 2/36 from 8 overs plus 2 runs with the bat. Bangladesh’s standout performer in a losing effort.
- Yamin Ahmadzai (AFG) – Statz Rating: 61.61 – 2/21 from 6 overs at economy 3.5. Economical and effective in the middle overs.
- Parvez Hossain Emon (BAN) – Statz Rating: 55.81 – 70 off 96 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes). Lone bright spot in Bangladesh’s batting collapse.
- Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) – Statz Rating: 53.28 – 2/27 from 7 overs. Steady support to Khan in Afghanistan’s bowling attack.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Parvez Hossain Emon was dismissed LBW at 156/6 in the 39th over. Emon had been carrying Bangladesh’s innings with a 70-run knock, and his departure removed any realistic chance of a competitive total. From 156/6, Bangladesh managed only 4 more runs, underlining how thoroughly Afghanistan’s bowling had taken control.
Tournament Standing
This was the 18th match of 24 in the Tri-Nation Series. Afghanistan remain unbeaten in the tournament with 2 wins from 2 matches and 4 points, sitting top of the Triangular Series (UAE) standings with a net run rate of 2.362. Bangladesh have now lost both their matches and sit bottom of the group with 0 points and a net run rate of -1.733. See the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for this fixture.
