Big Step Toward Super Four: Bangladesh Beats Afghanistan by 8 Runs, Secures Comfort on the Path

Staff Reporter | PNN

In a match held at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs, strengthening their position on the way to the Super Four. Tanzid Hasan played a crucial innings of 52 runs off 31 balls, building the team’s foundation. His opening partnership with Saif Hasan added 63 runs in 40 balls.

Nasum Ahmed took 2 wickets in 3 overs and was named Man of the Match. Mustafizur Rahman also claimed 3 wickets. Rashid Khan reduced the margin of defeat for Afghanistan, but Bangladesh’s victory was secured.

Bangladesh scored 87 runs for 1 wicket in the first 10 overs, adding 67 more in the next 10 overs. Unbeaten contributions from Zaker (12) and Nurul (12) proved important in the match.

In the end, Bangladesh finished at 154/5 in 20 overs, while Afghanistan managed 146 runs. This victory provided Bangladesh with confidence on their road to the Super Four.

Brief Score:

• Bangladesh: 20 overs, 154/5 (Tanzid 52, Saif 30, Hridoy 26, Zaker 12*, Nurul 12*, Shamim 11; Noor 2/23, Rashid 2/26)
  
  

• Afghanistan: 20 overs, 146 (Gurbaz 35, Omorjai 30, Rashid 20, Naib 16; Mustafiz 3/28, Nasum 2/11, Rashid 2/18, Taskin 2/34)
  
  

• Result: Bangladesh won by 8 runs
  
  

Man of the Match: Nasum Ahmed