AFG vs BAN ODI: The third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan ended in an incredible win for Bangladesh, sparing them from a series sweep. Bangladesh completed the chase of a small 127-run total in just 26.3 overs.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan chose to bat first but found it challenging to get into a flow. Star bowler for Bangladesh Shoriful Islam delivered an outstanding effort, taking a career-high 4-21.
Afghanistan’s lowest ODI score against Bangladesh was set when he bowled them out for a poor 126 runs in 45.2 overs. Although, Azmatullah Omarzai provided some challenges with his first ODI fifty.
In response, Bangladesh retaliated by starting their pursuit quickly and aggressively. Their bowlers set the tone right away by holding Afghanistan to a tight 15/4. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam made a strong impact with two wickets each.
Afghanistan struggled to score runs against Bangladesh’s spinners, who tightly controlled the scoring tempo. Afghanistan lost despite Azmatullah’s efforts.
With an important 50-run partnership, Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan led Bangladesh’s chase. Despite Shakib’s early demise, Das remained undefeated on an outstanding 74, giving Bangladesh a lead with seven wickets left in hand.
Bangladesh, who lost the first two ODIs of the series, gains a fresh start with this victory. It provides Bangladesh more confidence going into their upcoming T20I series with Afghanistan, as they are eager to build on this win.
Bangladesh’s victory in the final ODI demonstrates its drive as well as its ability to keep fighting in the midst of challenges. Cricket fans can expect an interesting and fiercely contested series between these two competitive teams in the days to come as the focus turns to the T20Is.
AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI:
Afghanistan: 126 (45.2 overs)
- Azmatullah Omarzai: 57 (71)
- Hashmatullah Shahidi: 43 (52)
- Shoriful Islam: 4/21
Bangladesh: 129 (23.3 overs)
- Litton Das: 53* (60)
- Shakib Al Hasan: 39 (39)
- Fazalhaq Farooqi: 2/26
Player of the Match: Shoriful Islam
Player of the Series: Fazalhaq Farooqi
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