In a commanding performance, Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by 200 runs in the third ODI of their series held in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 293 runs for the loss of nine wickets. This victory secured a clean sweep for Afghanistan, winning the three-match series 3-0.
Zadran and Nabi Propel Afghanistan to 293
The highlight of Afghanistan’s innings was the outstanding contributions from Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammad Nabi. Zadran scored a sublime 95 runs, while Nabi remained unbeaten at 62. Their partnership was instrumental in setting a challenging target for Bangladesh.
- Zadran’s Performance: Scored 95 runs off 109 balls, including boundaries.
- Nabi’s Contribution: Finished with 62 runs off 32 deliveries, showcasing aggressive batting.
- Gurbaz’s Start: Rahmanullah Gurbaz added a quick 42 runs, helping to establish a solid foundation.
Bangladesh’s Collapse
In response, Bangladesh struggled immensely against Afghanistan’s bowling attack. They were dismissed for just 93 runs.
- Top Scorer: Saif Hasan scored 43 runs, but no other batsman managed to reach double digits.
- Sami’s Five-Wicket Haul: Bilal Sami excelled with figures of 5 wickets for 33 runs, marking his first five-wicket haul in ODIs.
- Rashid Khan’s Influence: Rashid Khan took 3 wickets for only 12 runs, quickly dismantling the Bangladeshi lineup.
Match Summary
The match unfolded with Afghanistan’s strong start, reaching 173 for 1 at one point. However, a quick succession of wickets saw them lose their way. Ultimately, they recovered in the death overs to set a hefty total, scoring 44 runs in the final two overs alone.
Bangladesh’s innings lacked cohesion as they lost wickets rapidly. A series of dismissals left them reeling, with Sami and Rashid leading the charge for Afghanistan. The match concluded with Afghanistan’s dominant victory reinforcing their strength in ODI cricket.
This series result mirrored Bangladesh’s previous series victory in T20s, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of both teams in different formats. The defeat raises questions for Bangladesh as they look to regroup for future matches.
