Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 45 runs

Yeasin Hasan: Sparkling bowling performances by Afghan pacers Shapoor Zadran and Rashid Khan to thrash Bangladesh by 45 runs in the first T20 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, India on Sunday.

The continuous bowling attack by Afghan players took six quick wickets to limit Bangladesh to 122 runs after the batsmen had put up 167 in 20 overs. Chasing 168 runs target, Bangladesh lost their opener Tamim Iqbal in the very first ball of the innings.

There was no sign of competition among the Bangladesh cricketers from the very beginning of the match. As a result, the opponent successfully put a fighting score. Later, the bowling action also of Tigers was not special.



On the other hand, the Afghan side was totally different. Variation in bowling section, well planned fielding and amazing batting performance brought them the success.

Bangladesh’s other opener Liton Das went for his shots, hammering 30 off 20 balls while Mahmudullah Riyad was the second highest scorer for the team, with 29.



Afghanistan player Rashid Khan got man-of-the-match award for his outstanding 3 wickets for 13 runs only.

The second match of the T20 series will be held on Tuesday.


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