afghanistan recorded a memorable ODI series win against bangladesh With an impressive 81-run win in the second match in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The win gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, marking another important milestone in their growing stature as a strong ODI team.
Ibrahim Zadran played a brilliant innings
Batting first on a sluggish pitch, Afghanistan relied heavily on the opener. ibrahim zadranWho produced a masterclass in patience and temperament. The right-handed batsman scored a good score of 95 off 140 balls and carried the innings forward while wickets were falling around him. His innings, which consisted of only three fours and a six, reflected his adaptability on a challenging surface where timing the ball was never easy.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz And Sediqullah Atal It was destroyed early due to Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling, leaving Zadran to rebuild. He received brief support from experienced people mohammad nabi (22 of 30) and teens allah ghazanfar (22 off 18), whose late cameo ensured Afghanistan crossed the 180 mark. despite this mehdi hassan meraz (3/42) and Tanzeem Hasan Saqib (2/35) Putting the brakes on the scoring rate, Afghanistan managed to score 190 runs in 44.5 overs, which proved more than competitive considering the conditions.
Rashid Khan destroyed Bangladesh’s batting
Bangladesh’s target was never achieved Azmatullah Omarzai Hit in the first over, out tanzeed hassan For a duck with an excellent outswinger. The audience’s troubles increased further when Nazmul Hussain Shanto He was run out after a mix-up, leaving his score at 10 for 2.
Although saif hassan Tried to counterattack by hitting a flurry of boundaries, his aggression was short-lived as Umarzai had him caught at third man for 22. The seamer then trapped Bangladesh captain Mehdi Hasan out LBW for 4, effectively breaking the backbone of the chase.
When Bangladesh was struggling at 50 runs for 4 wickets, Rashid Khan Entered the attack and immediately turned the game upside down. Afghani spin magician shows off his full range while cheating Tauheed Hridayoy With fast leg break before cleaning Nurul Hasan And tanzeem hassan In quick succession. Rashid’s relentless pressure and impeccable control left Bangladesh oblivious to their variations.
The leg spinner took 5 wickets for 22 runs in 7.3 overs, while Umarzai took 3 wickets for 27 runs. Bangladesh team was out for just 109 runs in 28.3 overs and remained far away from the target. The win not only clinched the series but also highlighted Afghanistan’s growing consistency in ODI cricket.
