Bangladesh posted a 155-run goal for Afghanistan within the ninth match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das’s choice to bat first bore fruit as his workforce’s batting unit yielded 154/5 within the allotted 20 overs.
The Tigers received off to a flying begin to their innings, with their opening pair of Tanzid and Saif Hassan placing collectively a brisk 63 earlier than Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan broke the partnership on the third supply of the seventh over by dismissing the latter.
Saif remained a notable run-getter for Bangladesh, scoring 30 off 28 deliveries with the assistance of two fours and a six.
The left-handed opener was then concerned in two transient partnerships when he added 24 and 17 runs with Litton Das (9) and Towhid Hridoy, respectively, till ultimately falling sufferer to Noor Ahmad within the thirteenth over.
He remained the top-scorer for Bangladesh with 52 off 31 deliveries, studded with 4 fours and three sixes.
Center-order batter Hridoy took the reins of Bangladesh’s innings following Tanzid’s departure and scored a 20-ball 26 till ultimately falling sufferer to Azmatullah Omarzai within the penultimate over.
Jaker Ali and Nurul Hasan then added priceless runs on the backend, scoring 12 not out every.
For Afghanistan, Noor and Rashid picked up two wickets every, whereas Omarzai made one scalp.
It’s pertinent to say that the continued Asia Cup 2025 match is a must-win for Bangladesh to remain in competition for the Tremendous 4 qualification, as they’re third in Group B standings with two factors in two video games.
