Bangladesh earned a crucial victory over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, winning by eight runs in Abu Dhabi. This result has kept Bangladesh in the race for the Super Fours stage.
Batting first, Bangladesh set a target of 154 runs for the loss of five wickets. Tanzid Hasan played a key role with a quick 52 off 31 balls. His innings gave Bangladesh a strong start before Afghanistan’s bowlers slowed the scoring in the middle overs.
In the chase, Afghanistan looked in control at times. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Mustafizur Rahman impressed with figures of 3 for 28, while Taskin Ahmed and Nasum Ahmed provided vital support. The disciplined bowling effort ensured Bangladesh stayed ahead in the contest.
This win pushed Bangladesh to four points in the group. However, their chances of reaching the Super Fours remain uncertain due to a negative net run rate. Their qualification now depends on the outcome of Afghanistan’s final group game against Sri Lanka. If Sri Lanka win, Bangladesh will likely advance.
The victory was crucial after Bangladesh’s earlier heavy defeat to Sri Lanka. That loss had damaged their net run rate, but today’s strong bowling performance brought them back into contention. Fans praised the team’s resilience in handling the pressure of a must-win game.
Bangladesh will need to improve their batting in upcoming matches. While Tanzid Hasan stood out, the top order struggled again. Still, this hard-fought win showed their fighting spirit and kept their Asia Cup hopes alive.
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