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Bangladesh Edge Past Afghanistan by 8 Runs in Thrilling Asia Cup 2025 Clash
Asia Cup 2025 – Match 9 | Group B | 16 Sept, 2025 | Abu Dhabi
Result: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs
Player of the Match: Nasum Ahmed
Bangladesh pulled off a thrilling 8-run win over Afghanistan in Match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi, keeping their qualification hopes alive in Group B. After posting a competitive total of 154/5, the Tigers held their ground with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding to bowl out Afghanistan for 146.
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a fiery start thanks to Tanzid Hasan, who smashed a quick 52 off 31 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Saif Hassan contributed a solid 30, while cameos from Towhid Hridoy (26 off 20) and Nurul Hasan (12* off 6) ensured a healthy total.
Afghanistan’s spin duo Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad did well to restrict the scoring in the middle overs, picking up 2 wickets each. Bangladesh finished at 154/5 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target on a slow pitch.
In reply, Afghanistan stumbled early, losing Sediqullah Atal for a duck on the very first ball. The pressure never truly eased, thanks to a brilliant spell by Nasum Ahmed, who took 2 wickets for just 11 runs in 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Despite valiant efforts by Azmatullah Omarzai (30 off 16) and Rashid Khan (20 off 11), the Afghan chase fell short. Mustafizur Rahman picked up 3 key wickets, while Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed took 2 each.
Afghanistan were bowled out for 146, falling just 8 runs short of the target.
With this win, Bangladesh moved to 4 points, retaining their second position in Group B. The result also sets the stage for a crucial encounter between Pakistan and UAE later tonight in Dubai (8 PM IST).
A win for Pakistan could see them qualify for the Super 4s, making tonight's clash a virtual knockout.
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Result: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs
Player of the Match: Nasum Ahmed
Bangladesh Hold Their Nerve to Clinch 8-Run Victory Over Afghanistan
Bangladesh pulled off a thrilling 8-run win over Afghanistan in Match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi, keeping their qualification hopes alive in Group B. After posting a competitive total of 154/5, the Tigers held their ground with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding to bowl out Afghanistan for 146.
Bangladesh Bat First After Winning Toss
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a fiery start thanks to Tanzid Hasan, who smashed a quick 52 off 31 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Saif Hassan contributed a solid 30, while cameos from Towhid Hridoy (26 off 20) and Nurul Hasan (12* off 6) ensured a healthy total.
Afghanistan’s spin duo Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad did well to restrict the scoring in the middle overs, picking up 2 wickets each. Bangladesh finished at 154/5 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target on a slow pitch.
Nasum, Mustafizur Star With the Ball
In reply, Afghanistan stumbled early, losing Sediqullah Atal for a duck on the very first ball. The pressure never truly eased, thanks to a brilliant spell by Nasum Ahmed, who took 2 wickets for just 11 runs in 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Despite valiant efforts by Azmatullah Omarzai (30 off 16) and Rashid Khan (20 off 11), the Afghan chase fell short. Mustafizur Rahman picked up 3 key wickets, while Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed took 2 each.
Afghanistan were bowled out for 146, falling just 8 runs short of the target.
Group B Standings Heat Up
With this win, Bangladesh moved to 4 points, retaining their second position in Group B. The result also sets the stage for a crucial encounter between Pakistan and UAE later tonight in Dubai (8 PM IST).
A win for Pakistan could see them qualify for the Super 4s, making tonight's clash a virtual knockout.
#BANvsAFG#AsiaCup2025#CricketHighlights
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