Rashid Khan's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Afghanistan
Bangladesh
160/10 (41.2)
Afghanistan
161/3 (35.3)
AFG won by 7 wickets
View full scorecard →Afghanistan have won by 7 wickets. Bangladesh batted first and posted 160/10 in 41.2 overs. Afghanistan chased down 161 in just 35.3 overs.
Parvez Hossain Emon was the standout in the first innings, scoring 70 off 96 balls (SR 73). 2 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus.
The chase was clinical. Rahmat Shah blazed 67 off 90 balls (SR 74), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Bangladesh had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Rashid Khan delivered figures of 4/31 in 8.2 overs (Econ 3.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
AFG lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
70 off 96 balls (SR 73), 5 fours, 2 sixes
4/31 in 8.2 overs (Econ: 3.72)
67* off 90 balls (SR 74), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Afghanistan showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Bangladesh were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. AFG lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.