Afghanistan vs Bangladesh :It was one of those nights when cricket reminded us why we call it a game of glorious uncertainties. A low-scoring battle, a sudden spin storm from Rashid Khan, and a chase that turned from a cakewalk into a heart-stopping thriller — the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20 clash in Sharjah had everything a fan could ask for. The final outcome? Bangladesh walking away victorious, but not before surviving a mighty scare.
Afghanistan’s Innings: Nabi’s Fight, Rashid’s Cameo
Asked to bat first, Afghanistan struggled right from the powerplay. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40 off 31) tried to anchor the innings, but the wickets kept tumbling around him. At 73/5, it looked like curtains for the Afghan batting line-up.
Then came Mohammad Nabi, rolling back the years with a punchy 38 that included some towering hits. A few useful runs from Rashid Khan and Sharafuddin Ashraf pushed the total to 151/9 in 20 overs — competitive, but never daunting on a Sharjah pitch.
Bangladesh’s Chase: A Smooth Start, Then Chaos
The chase began like a dream for Bangladesh. Parvez Hossain Emon (54) and Tanzid Hasan (51) went after the Afghan bowlers, raising 100+ runs without loss inside 11 overs. At that point, fans thought the match was as good as done.
But cricket, especially T20 cricket, has its way of flipping scripts. Enter Rashid Khan.
The Afghan talisman spun a web around Bangladesh’s middle order, snapping up 4 wickets for just 18 runs. From 104/0, Bangladesh suddenly found themselves wobbling at 125/6. The Afghan fans roared back to life, smelling an unlikely victory.
The Finish: Nurul & Rishad Calm the Storm
Just when the game looked destined for a last-over nail-biter, Nurul Hasan turned up with two sixes that shattered Afghan hopes. Supported by Rishad Hossain, he ensured Bangladesh crossed the line at 153/6 in 18.4 overs, sealing a 4-wicket win.
Match Highlights at a Glance
- Afghanistan: 151/9 (Gurbaz 40, Nabi 38; Sakib 2/24)
- Bangladesh: 153/6 in 18.4 overs (Parvez 54, Tanzid 51; Rashid Khan 4/18)
- Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
Why Fans Will Remember This Match
- Rashid Khan’s 4-wicket burst that almost turned the game on its head.
- Bangladesh’s flying start, followed by a middle-order collapse that reignited Afghan hopes.
- Nabi’s fighting knock that gave Afghanistan something to bowl at.
- The reminder that in T20 cricket, nothing is done until the final run is scored.