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3rd ODI, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, 11 Jul, 2023

Afghanistan

AFG

126/10

(45.2) overs

Bangladesh

BAN

129/3

(23.3) overs

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Player Of The Match

Shoriful Islam,
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
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Commentary
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Bangladesh
Afghanistan

Commentary

That is it from this game! Afghanistan take the ODI series. Hashmatullah Shahidi collects the trophy. It is now time for the T20I. The first match will be on the 14th of this month. Join us at 5.30 pm IST (12 pm GMT) for the coverage. Cheers!

Hashmatullah Shahidi says they are happy with the performance and will learn from this game. Adds Bangladesh put them under pressure from the start. Reckons they are ready for the T20I series. Ends by thanking the crowd for their incredible support.

Litton Das says it was important to win before switching to T20I series. Adds Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed started really well and so did the spinners. Reckons there was no pressure to chase it down quickly so it helped them.

Fazalhaq Farooqi wins the Player of the Series award.

Shoriful Islam wins the Player of the Match.

...Presentation next...

Afghanistan needed a miracle to win here. Fazalhaq Farooqi tried his best by taking two quick wickets but there were short of runs dearly. Only Azmatullah Omarzai clicked with the bat which was clearly not enough. Afghanistan win the series but would have loved to wrap the series with a better performance.

A dominating performance by Bangladesh and they have avoided the whitewash on the back of good performance. The bowlers did a great job to restrict Afghanistan to such a score. The likes of Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed and the spinners did well to keep it neat and clean. Discipline and wickets early on was the key for Bangladesh in this match.

23.34

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point and into the fence. THAT IS THE WINNING RUNS! BANGLADESH WIN BY 7 WICKETS!

23.20

On off, this is pushed towards cover.

23.10

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 125/3

L Das53 (60)

T Hridoy18 (16)

Ur Rahman7-1-34-0

22.60

On off, blocked.

22.50

Shorter and outside off, Liton looks to cut but misses.

22.41

On middle, blocked.

22.31

Just the two needed! On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

22.24

FOUR! Up and over! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled over mid-wicket for a boundary.

22.10

On middle, kept out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 119/3

T Hridoy17 (15)

L Das48 (55)

ur Rehman3-0-18-0

21.60

On off, blocked.

21.51

On middle, blocked.

21.41

Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

21.31

On off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

21.21

On the shorter side again, this is pushed through covers for one more.

21.11

Shortish and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 114/3

T Hridoy15 (12)

L Das45 (52)

Ur Rahman6-1-28-0

20.60

On middle, kept out.

20.52

Two! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

20.41

On off, this is punched wide of mid off for one.

20.30

Around off, this is pushed to cover.

20.26

SIX! Litton Das wants to end this early now! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

20.13

Three! Outside off, this is guided through point for three.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 102/3

L Das38 (49)

T Hridoy10 (9)

ur Rehman2-0-13-0

19.60

On off, this is pushed to cover.

Commentary

We are back. Litton Das and Mohammad Naim to open for Bangladesh.

...THE CHASE...

An excellent performance from the Bangladeshi bowlers. They took a beating in the second match but this time they were more consistent and accurate with the ball. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam were brilliant at the start and later, the spinners handled the middle phase brilliantly. Bangladesh have done exceptionally well with the ball and have a good chance to avoid a whitewash. Stay tuned for the chase.

So, a team that scored more than 300 has failed to get near 150 this time. A quick turnaround for Afghanistan who will be kicking themselves with their batting performance. It was the openers who laid the foundation in the previous match but this time but both fell inside 6 overs. The wickets kept on falling and Afghanistan ended with a below-pat total. Credit to Azmatullah Omarzai, he tried his best and hopes for a partnership but feels like his fifty will not be enough.

45.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Taskin Ahmed gets his second! This is full and outside off, slower and Omarzai tries to go big but slices it to deep cover where Mohammad Naim holds onto it. Afghanistan are bowled out for 126.

45.10

A full toss on off, Omarzai heaves it to deep mid-wicket and takes no run.

45.11wd

Wide! Fuller and outside off, Omarzai swings and misses.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 125/9

Ur Rahman11 (34)

A Omarzai56 (69)

M Hasan9-1-35-1

44.6W

OUT! GONE! Afghanistan 9 down now! This is full and around off. Mujeeb Ur Rahman slog-sweeps but fails to hit off the middle. It goes to deep mid-wicket where Afif Hossain takes it.

44.50

Full and on middle, this is defended well.

44.40

On off, blocked out.

44.34

FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman hits one now! Fuller and outside off, this is swept through mid-wicket for four.

44.21lb

Leg bye! On the pads, Omarzai misses his sweep and it rolls to square leg for a leg bye.

44.16

SIX! BANG! This is full and around off. Omarzai stays back and hammers it over long on for a biggie.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 114/8

A Omarzai50 (67)

Ur Rahman7 (30)

T Islam9-0-33-2

43.61

Fifty for Omarzai! Omarzai has done well to stick at one side. Full and on middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a single.

43.50

Tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler.

43.40

On off, kept out.

43.31

Full and outside off, played to long off for a single.

43.20

Tad full and on middle, blocked.

43.11

Flat and outside off, Omarzai knocks it to covers for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 111/8

A Omarzai48 (63)

Ur Rahman6 (28)

M Hasan8-1-25-0

42.61

Flatter and outside off, Omarzai plays it to cover for a single.

42.51

On off, this is hit to long off for a single.

42.40

Tossed up on middle, defended.

42.31

Another single as this is hit to covers.

42.21

Around off, pushed to covers for a single.

42.11

Flat and on off, this is punched to long off for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 106/8

Ur Rahman4 (25)

A Omarzai45 (60)

T Islam8-0-30-2

41.60

This is on the pads, Mujeeb Ur Rahman tucks it to square leg.

41.50

On middle, blocked again.

41.40

Full and on off, punched back to the bowler.

41.30

Tossed up on off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman prods and plays it to cover.

41.20

Angling on middle, blocked.

Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
M Naim

b F Farooqi

0 8 0 0 0
L Das

not out

53 60 3 2 88.33
Hossain Shanto

b F Farooqi

11 15 2 0 73.33
Al Hasan

c H Shahidi b M Nabi

39 39 5 0 100
T Hridoy

not out

22 19 1 0 115.78
Extras

(b 0,lb 2,w 2,nb 0,Penalty 0)

4
Total 23.3 (RR: 5.49)
129/3

Did not bat: M Rahim, A Hossain, M Hasan, S Islam, T Ahmed, T Islam

Fall of wickets:

(M Naim, 2.2 ov) (Hossain Shanto, 7 ov) (Al Hasan, 17.1 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
F Farooqi
5 1 26 2 5.20
Ur Rahman
7 1 34 0 4.85
ur Rehman
3.3 0 22 0 6.28
A Omarzai
2 0 11 0 5.50
A Rahman
4 0 27 0 6.75
M Nabi
2 0 7 1 3.50
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
R Gurbaz

c M Rahim b T Ahmed

6 22 1 0 27.27
I Zadran

c M Rahim b S Islam

1 6 0 0 16.66
R Shah

c M Rahim b S Islam

0 4 0 0 0
H Shahidi

b T Islam

22 54 4 0 40.74
M Nabi

lbw b S Islam

1 9 0 0 11.11
N Zadran

lbw b Al Hasan

10 22 1 0 45.45
A Omarzai

c M Naim b T Ahmed

56 71 1 3 78.87
A Rahman

c T Islam b S Islam

4 20 0 0 20
ur Rehman

b T Islam

5 30 1 0 16.66
Ur Rahman

c A Hossain b M Hasan

11 34 2 0 32.35
F Farooqi

not out

0 0 0 0
Extras

(b 0,lb 1,w 9,nb 0,Penalty 0)

10
Total 45.2 (RR: 2.78)
126/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(I Zadran, 2.1 ov) (R Shah, 2.5 ov) (R Gurbaz, 5.5 ov) (M Nabi, 8.2 ov) (N Zadran, 15.5 ov) (H Shahidi, 21.3 ov) (A Rahman, 26.3 ov) (ur Rehman, 35.2 ov) (Ur Rahman, 45 ov) (A Omarzai, 45.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
S Islam
9 1 21 4 2.33
T Ahmed
8.2 1 23 2 2.76
M Hasan
9 1 35 1 3.88
Al Hasan
10 1 13 1 1.30
T Islam
9 0 33 2 3.66
Bangladesh
Afghanistan

Commentary

That is it from this game! Afghanistan take the ODI series. Hashmatullah Shahidi collects the trophy. It is now time for the T20I. The first match will be on the 14th of this month. Join us at 5.30 pm IST (12 pm GMT) for the coverage. Cheers!

Hashmatullah Shahidi says they are happy with the performance and will learn from this game. Adds Bangladesh put them under pressure from the start. Reckons they are ready for the T20I series. Ends by thanking the crowd for their incredible support.

Litton Das says it was important to win before switching to T20I series. Adds Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed started really well and so did the spinners. Reckons there was no pressure to chase it down quickly so it helped them.

Fazalhaq Farooqi wins the Player of the Series award.

Shoriful Islam wins the Player of the Match.

...Presentation next...

Afghanistan needed a miracle to win here. Fazalhaq Farooqi tried his best by taking two quick wickets but there were short of runs dearly. Only Azmatullah Omarzai clicked with the bat which was clearly not enough. Afghanistan win the series but would have loved to wrap the series with a better performance.

A dominating performance by Bangladesh and they have avoided the whitewash on the back of good performance. The bowlers did a great job to restrict Afghanistan to such a score. The likes of Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed and the spinners did well to keep it neat and clean. Discipline and wickets early on was the key for Bangladesh in this match.

23.34

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point and into the fence. THAT IS THE WINNING RUNS! BANGLADESH WIN BY 7 WICKETS!

23.20

On off, this is pushed towards cover.

23.10

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 125/3

L Das53 (60)

T Hridoy18 (16)

Ur Rahman7-1-34-0

22.60

On off, blocked.

22.50

Shorter and outside off, Liton looks to cut but misses.

22.41

On middle, blocked.

22.31

Just the two needed! On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

22.24

FOUR! Up and over! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled over mid-wicket for a boundary.

22.10

On middle, kept out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 119/3

T Hridoy17 (15)

L Das48 (55)

ur Rehman3-0-18-0

21.60

On off, blocked.

21.51

On middle, blocked.

21.41

Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

21.31

On off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

21.21

On the shorter side again, this is pushed through covers for one more.

21.11

Shortish and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 114/3

T Hridoy15 (12)

L Das45 (52)

Ur Rahman6-1-28-0

20.60

On middle, kept out.

20.52

Two! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

20.41

On off, this is punched wide of mid off for one.

20.30

Around off, this is pushed to cover.

20.26

SIX! Litton Das wants to end this early now! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

20.13

Three! Outside off, this is guided through point for three.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 102/3

L Das38 (49)

T Hridoy10 (9)

ur Rehman2-0-13-0

19.60

On off, this is pushed to cover.

19.50

Outside off, shortish, Litton Das misses the cut.

19.41

On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.

19.31

Shortish and on off, this is pushed through covers for one more.

19.21

On off, Towhid Hridoy pushes it through covers and gets to the other end.

19.12

Two more! On middle, this is played through mid-wicket for one more.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 97/3

T Hridoy6 (6)

L Das37 (46)

A Rahman4-0-27-0

18.61

On off, this is worked on the leg side for one.

18.52

Two! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

18.40

On middle, blocked.

18.32

Two more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

18.20

On middle, this is pulled but to mid-wicket.

18.11

On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one more.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 91/3

L Das36 (45)

T Hridoy1 (1)

M Nabi2-0-7-1

17.61

On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

17.50

On off, blocked.

17.40

Around off, kept out.

17.30

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

17.21

On off, this is pushed through covers for one.

17.1W

OUT! TAKEN! Shakib Al Hasan falls! Shorter and around off, Shakib Al Hasan looks to drag it, it goes off the top edge towards mid-wicket. Hashmatullah Shahidi takes it easily.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 89/2

L Das35 (41)

Al Hasan39 (38)

A Rahman3-0-21-0

16.60

Around off, this is punched to covers.

16.50

On off, this is pushed towards cover.

16.41

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket.

16.34

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter in length and outside off, this is flayed through point for a boundary.

16.21

Another single as this is pushed down to long on.

16.11

On middle, Shakib Al Hasan works it around the corner for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 82/2

Al Hasan33 (35)

L Das34 (38)

M Nabi1-0-5-0

15.61

Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

15.51

Single again as this is played through covers.

15.41

Around off, this is pushed through covers for one more.

15.31

Angled into the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

15.21

On off, this is pushed through covers for one more.

15.10

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 77/2

L Das32 (36)

Al Hasan30 (31)

A Rahman2-0-14-0

14.60

Around off, this is guided to point.

14.50

On off, this is pushed to cover.

14.41

On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.

14.30

On middle, blocked.

14.24

EDGY FOUR! Length and outside off, Shakib Al Hasan slashes at it, it goes off the outside edge and down towards the third man fence.

14.10

On off, this is pushed to cover.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 72/2

L Das32 (34)

Al Hasan25 (27)

A Omarzai2-0-11-0

13.62

Two more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

13.51

Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

13.41

On middle, this is hit through mid on for one.

13.31

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled well but towards deep square leg for one.

13.21lb

On the pads, Das looks to flick but misses, it hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

13.11

On middle, Shakib Al Hasan works it through mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 65/2

Al Hasan22 (24)

L Das29 (31)

A Rahman1-0-9-0

12.61

On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.

12.51

On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.

12.42

On off, this is pushed through covers for two.

12.34

EDGY FOUR! Length and outside off, Litton Das looks to drive, this goes off the outside edge past the first slip fielder and down to the third man fence.

12.21

On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.

12.10

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled towards mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 56/2

Al Hasan20 (21)

L Das22 (28)

A Omarzai1-0-5-0

11.61

Around middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.

11.50

On off, blocked.

11.40

On off, kept out.

11.30

On off, this is pushed to cover.

11.22

Outside off, this is driven square on the off side for two more.

11.12

Two! Outside off, this is guided through point for two.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 51/2

Al Hasan15 (15)

L Das22 (28)

ur Rehman1-0-8-0

10.61

Shorter and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

10.52

Two more! The paddle scoop comes out, it is played fine on the leg side for two.

10.44

FOUR! Swept and done so brilliantly! On middle, this is nailed through square leg and the ball races away to the fence.

10.30

On middle, kept out.

10.20

On middle, kept out.

10.11

On off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 43/2

Al Hasan8 (10)

L Das21 (27)

Ur Rahman5-1-16-0

9.60

On off, blocked out.

9.50

Fuller and on off, bunted to mid-wicket.

9.40

On off, kept out.

9.34

FOUR! Well played! Fuller and outside off, Shakib drives it through covers for a boundary.

9.20

On middle, blocked out.

9.11

Full and on middle, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 38/2

L Das20 (26)

Al Hasan4 (5)

F Farooqi5-1-26-2

8.61

A single to end the over as this is hit to square leg.

8.54

FOUR! Good shot! A length ball, outside off, Das this time punches off the back foot through covers for four.

8.40

Drops it short and on middle, Das steps forward to pull but misses.

8.30

Outside off, tapped to point.

8.20

Length and on off, Das looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the pads. A bit high.

8.10

Length and on off, Das defends.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 33/2

Al Hasan4 (5)

L Das15 (20)

Ur Rahman4-1-11-0

7.60

On middle, kept out.

7.54

FOUR! Hit hard! Flat and outside off. Shakib stays back and slaps it through covers for a boundary.

7.40

Full and on off, flicked to square leg.

7.30

Tossed up on off, kept out.

7.20

Flat and on middle, blocked.

7.11

On middle, nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 28/2

Hossain Shanto11 (15)

L Das14 (19)

F Farooqi4-1-21-2

6.6W

OUT! BOWLED! Fazalhaq Farooqi strikes again! This is full and angled on off. Shanto tries to drive with hard hands but without foot movement and it goes past the edge and hits the stumps.

6.54

FOUR! Slammed! Shorter and outside off. Shanto pulls it through mid-wicket and finds the fence.

6.41

Fuller and on off. Das looks to defend but inside edges it to fine leg for a single.

6.36

SIX! That is hit well! Drops it short and on off. Das stays back and pulls it over square leg for a six.

6.22

A length ball, outside off, Das steers it through point and takes a couple.

6.10

Length and on middle, blocked.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 15/1

Hossain Shanto7 (13)

L Das5 (15)

Ur Rahman3-1-6-0

5.60

Tad short and on off. Shanto misses his clip and gets hit high on the pads.

5.52

Very full on off, Shanto drills it to long on for a couple.

5.51wd

Wide! DOwn the leg side, Shanto misses his clip.

5.40

On middle, defended well.

5.31

A length ball, outside off, Das works it through point for a single.

5.20

On off, kept out

5.10

On middle, blocked.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 11/1

L Das4 (12)

Hossain Shanto5 (10)

F Farooqi3-1-8-1

4.61

Length and on off, dabbed to third man for one more.

4.51

A single as this is hit to cover.

4.41

Length and on off, Das plays it late to third man for a single.

4.30

On off, kept out.

4.20

Drops it short and on leg, Das looks to pull but misses it. The keeper appeals but no support from others.

4.10

On middle, blocked.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 8/1

Hossain Shanto4 (9)

L Das2 (7)

Ur Rahman2-1-2-0

3.60

Full and on off, blocked out.

3.50

Angling on the pads, Shanto helps it to short fine leg.

3.40

Outside off, this is cut to point.

3.30

Full and outside off, pushed to cover.

3.31wd

Wide! Down the leg side, wided.

3.20

Flat and on off, it is punched back to the bowler.

3.11

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 6/1

Hossain Shanto4 (4)

L Das1 (6)

F Farooqi2-1-5-1

2.60

Outside off, left alone.

2.50

Length ball, outside off, Shanto swings and misses. Some words were exchanged between Shanto and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

2.44

FOUR! First off the chase! Length and outside off, Shanto punches it through covers for four.

2.30

This is full and around off. Shanto gets across to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal but that was outside the line.

2.2W

OUT! GONE! Just the start Afghanistan wanted! A length ball, outside off and shapes away a bit. Naim tries to punch it but gets an inside edge and it deflects back onto the stumps.

2.11

Length and outside off, Das punches it through point for a single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 1/0

M Naim0 (7)

L Das0 (5)

Ur Rahman1-1-0-0

1.60

Tossed up on middle, Naim defends.

1.50

On off, blocked.

1.40

Full and outside off, pushed to cover.

1.30

Fuller and around off. Naim pushes it to cover.

1.20

Flat and outside off, Naim blocks.

1.10

Flat and on middle, Naim knocks it to mid on.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 1/0

L Das0 (5)

M Naim0 (1)

F Farooqi1-1-0-0

0.60

On off, this is punched to cover.

0.50

Fuller and on middle, Das blocks it out.

0.40

This one lands outside off and nips back in sharply. Das keeps it out.

0.30

Fuller and on middle, nudged to mid-wicket.

0.20

On a length and on off. Das punches it to cover.

0.11lb

Leg bye! A quick run to start the chase! Full and on the pads, Naim flicks it to square leg and runs across for a run.

Commentary

We are back. Litton Das and Mohammad Naim to open for Bangladesh.

...THE CHASE...

An excellent performance from the Bangladeshi bowlers. They took a beating in the second match but this time they were more consistent and accurate with the ball. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam were brilliant at the start and later, the spinners handled the middle phase brilliantly. Bangladesh have done exceptionally well with the ball and have a good chance to avoid a whitewash. Stay tuned for the chase.

So, a team that scored more than 300 has failed to get near 150 this time. A quick turnaround for Afghanistan who will be kicking themselves with their batting performance. It was the openers who laid the foundation in the previous match but this time but both fell inside 6 overs. The wickets kept on falling and Afghanistan ended with a below-pat total. Credit to Azmatullah Omarzai, he tried his best and hopes for a partnership but feels like his fifty will not be enough.

45.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Taskin Ahmed gets his second! This is full and outside off, slower and Omarzai tries to go big but slices it to deep cover where Mohammad Naim holds onto it. Afghanistan are bowled out for 126.

45.10

A full toss on off, Omarzai heaves it to deep mid-wicket and takes no run.

45.11wd

Wide! Fuller and outside off, Omarzai swings and misses.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 125/9

Ur Rahman11 (34)

A Omarzai56 (69)

M Hasan9-1-35-1

44.6W

OUT! GONE! Afghanistan 9 down now! This is full and around off. Mujeeb Ur Rahman slog-sweeps but fails to hit off the middle. It goes to deep mid-wicket where Afif Hossain takes it.

44.50

Full and on middle, this is defended well.

44.40

On off, blocked out.

44.34

FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman hits one now! Fuller and outside off, this is swept through mid-wicket for four.

44.21lb

Leg bye! On the pads, Omarzai misses his sweep and it rolls to square leg for a leg bye.

44.16

SIX! BANG! This is full and around off. Omarzai stays back and hammers it over long on for a biggie.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 114/8

A Omarzai50 (67)

Ur Rahman7 (30)

T Islam9-0-33-2

43.61

Fifty for Omarzai! Omarzai has done well to stick at one side. Full and on middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a single.

43.50

Tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler.

43.40

On off, kept out.

43.31

Full and outside off, played to long off for a single.

43.20

Tad full and on middle, blocked.

43.11

Flat and outside off, Omarzai knocks it to covers for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 111/8

A Omarzai48 (63)

Ur Rahman6 (28)

M Hasan8-1-25-0

42.61

Flatter and outside off, Omarzai plays it to cover for a single.

42.51

On off, this is hit to long off for a single.

42.40

Tossed up on middle, defended.

42.31

Another single as this is hit to covers.

42.21

Around off, pushed to covers for a single.

42.11

Flat and on off, this is punched to long off for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 106/8

Ur Rahman4 (25)

A Omarzai45 (60)

T Islam8-0-30-2

41.60

This is on the pads, Mujeeb Ur Rahman tucks it to square leg.

41.50

On middle, blocked again.

41.40

Full and on off, punched back to the bowler.

41.30

Tossed up on off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman prods and plays it to cover.

41.20

Angling on middle, blocked.

41.11

Tad full, outside off, Omarzai works it to point for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 105/8

Ur Rahman4 (20)

A Omarzai44 (59)

M Hasan7-1-20-0

40.60

Flat, slow and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has a poke at it but misses.

40.50

On middle, nudged to mid-wicket.

40.40

Fuller and on middle, Mujeeb Ur Rahman works it to cover.

40.31

Full and on middle, Omarzai eases it to long on for one.

40.20

On middle, defended out.

40.10

Full and outside off, pushed to cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 104/8

Ur Rahman4 (17)

A Omarzai43 (56)

T Ahmed8-1-22-1

39.60

A yorker on off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman blocks it out well.

39.50

Length ball on off, defended out.

39.41

Outside off, dabbed to third man for a single.

39.30

On off, fuller. Omarzai drives it back but hits the other side of the stumps.

39.20

Shorter and outside off, Omarzai looks to push but misses.

39.10

Another dot ball as Omarzai blocks.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 103/8

Ur Rahman4 (15)

A Omarzai42 (52)

Al Hasan10-1-13-1

38.60

On the middle, Rahman keeps it out

38.50

On off, kept out.

38.40

Tossed up on middle, blocked.

38.30

Full and on off, blocked.

38.21

A single by Omarzai as this is hit to long off.

38.10

On middle, blocked.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 102/8

Ur Rahman4 (11)

A Omarzai41 (50)

T Islam7-0-29-2

37.60

On off, blocked out.

37.50

On off, spins away, Rahman looks to drive but misses.

37.40

On middle, blocked.

37.34

FOUR! 100 up now! This is full and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahman slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket and bags a boundary.

37.21

Flighted on middle, this is punched to mid off for one.

37.21wd

Wide! Down the leg side, wided.

37.16

SIX! Much needed! This is very full and on off. Omarzai gets on his knee and slogs it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 90/8

Ur Rahman0 (7)

A Omarzai34 (48)

Al Hasan9-1-12-1

36.60

Too full and on middle, this is blocked solidly.

36.50

On middle, blocked.

36.40

Full and on middle, Mujeeb Ur Rahman prods and blocks.

36.31

Full and middle, Omarzai sweeps it to square leg for a single.

36.20

On middle, blocked.

36.10

On off, kept out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 89/8

Ur Rahman0 (4)

A Omarzai33 (45)

T Islam6-0-17-2

35.60

Fuller and on middle, this is blocked.

35.50

This is full and on off, defended out.

35.40

Flat and on middle, blocked.

35.30

Full and on middle, blocked.

35.2W

OUT! BOWLED! This is Test match stuff from Islam! Tossed up on middle and it spins away. Zia ur Rehman tries to punch inside the line but gets beaten on the outside edge and it crashes the off pole.

35.11

Full and outside off, pushed to deep cover for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 88/7

ur Rehman5 (29)

A Omarzai32 (44)

Al Hasan8-1-11-1

34.60

Just one off the over then! Full and on off, blocked out.

34.50

Slanting on middle again, Zia ur Rehman blocks well.

34.40

Angling on middle, defended well.

34.30

On middle, punched to mid-wicket.

34.21

Arm ball on middle, Omarzai works it to mid on for one.

34.10

Tossed up on off, Omarzai dead bats it.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 87/7

ur Rehman5 (25)

A Omarzai31 (42)

T Islam5-0-16-1

33.60

On off, kept out.

33.50

Flat and on middle, blocked.

33.41

Touch wide of off, Omarzai knocks it through covers for a single.

33.30

On off, defended.

33.20

Fuller and outside off, Omarzai looks to push but misses.

33.10

Full and outside off, Omarzai defends.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 86/7

ur Rehman5 (23)

A Omarzai30 (38)

T Ahmed7-1-21-1

32.60

On middle, blocked.

32.54

FOUR! Finds the gap! Length and outside off, Zia ur Rehman punches it through covers and it races into the fence.

32.40

Outside off, this is punched to cover.

32.30

Length and outside off, kept out.

32.20

Bangs it short and on middle, Zia ur Rehman looks to pull but misses.

32.11

Length ball, outside off, this is slapped to deep cover for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 81/7

ur Rehman1 (18)

A Omarzai29 (37)

T Islam4-0-15-1

31.60

Too full, outside off, pushed to cover.

31.50

Outside off, this is cut to point.

31.40

Flat and outside off, Zia ur Rehman looks to push but misses.

31.30

On off, kept out.

31.20

Outside off, blocked.

31.11

Around off, this is stroked to cover for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 80/7

ur Rehman1 (13)

A Omarzai28 (36)

T Ahmed6-1-16-1

30.60

On middle, eased to mid on.

30.50

Goes full and outside off, Zia ur Rehman looks to drive but misses.

30.40

Length ball, outside off, Zia ur Rehman swings and misses.

30.30

Length and outside off, kept out.

30.21

Length and outside off, Omarzai punches it to cover for a single.

30.12

Fuller and on middle, flicked to deep square leg for a couple.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 77/7

ur Rehman1 (9)

A Omarzai25 (34)

Al Hasan7-1-10-1

29.60

Fuller and outside off, kept out.

29.50

On off, blocked out.

29.40

On middle, defended out.

29.31

Around off, Omarzai plays it to cover for one.

29.20

Fuller and outside off, Omarzai looks to drive but misses.

29.10

Tossed up on off, kept out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 76/7

ur Rehman1 (6)

A Omarzai24 (31)

S Islam9-1-21-4

28.60

Flat and on middle, blocked.

28.51

On off, pushed to covers for a single.

28.40

Goes back to short ball and Omarzai leaves it alone.

28.34

FOUR! Welcome boundary! Fuller and on leg, Omarzai opens his body and heaves it over mid-wicket for four.

28.20

Shorter and on off, Omarzai lets it go.

28.10

Drops it short and on middle, Omarzai evades it out.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 71/7

A Omarzai19 (26)

ur Rehman1 (5)

Al Hasan6-1-9-1

27.61

Fuller and on middle, Omarzai eases it to long on for one.

27.50

On off, defended out.

27.40

On middle, blocked.

27.31

On the pads, this is worked to short fine leg for one.

27.20

On off, knocked to cover.

27.11

Arm ball on off, Omarzai punches it to long off for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 68/7

ur Rehman0 (3)

A Omarzai17 (22)

S Islam8-1-16-4

26.60

Outside off, this is dabbed to backward point.

26.50

Short in length and on middle, Zia ur Rehman looks to pull but seems to miss it. Bangladesh were interested for a while but do not take the review.

26.40

fuller and on off, pushed to mid off.

26.3W

OUT! TAKEN! Islam gets his fourth! What a spell this is from him! Shorter and on off. Rahman is tempted as he looks to pull but gets a top edge to fine leg where Taijul Islam runs in and dives to take it. Really good catch.

26.21

Length ball, outside off, this is hit to third man for a single.

26.10

Fuller ball, outside off, this is driven to mid off.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 67/6

A Rahman4 (19)

A Omarzai16 (20)

Al Hasan5-1-6-1

25.60

This is full and on middle. Rahman defends on the front foot.

25.50

Flat and on middle, Rahman defends.

25.40

Fuller and outside off, Rahman looks to push but misses.

25.30

On off, kept out.

25.20

On middle, blocked.

25.10

Tossed up on middle, blocked.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 67/6

A Rahman4 (13)

A Omarzai16 (20)

S Islam7-1-15-3

24.61

Outside off, this is guided to point.

24.50

Outside off, left alone.

24.41

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

24.31

Shorter in length and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

24.21

Shorter in length and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

24.10

On middle, kept out.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 63/6

A Rahman2 (10)

A Omarzai14 (17)

T Islam3-0-14-1

23.60

Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.

23.50

Around off, blocked well.

23.40

On middle, kept out.

23.31

A single as this is pushed towards cover for one.

23.20

On off, this is pushed to cover.

23.16

SIX! BANG! That sails over the fence! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled high and over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 56/6

A Rahman2 (7)

A Omarzai7 (14)

S Islam6-1-11-3

22.60

Outside off, Abdul Rahman looks to cut but is beaten.

22.50

A bumper, Abdul Rahman ducks under it.

22.40

On middle, kept out.

22.32

Two! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

22.21

A single as this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.

22.10

Shorter and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches it but straight to cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 53/6

A Rahman0 (3)

A Omarzai6 (12)

T Islam2-0-7-1

21.60

On off, this is pushed to cover.

21.50

On middle, kept out nicely.

21.40

On off, this one lands and turns away. Abdul Rahman looks to cut but is beaten.

21.3W

OUT! TIMBER! Another one bites the dust! Shorter and outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to cut but it goes off the inside edge and onto the stumps.

21.21

Around off, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes it to covers for one.

21.10

On middle, kept out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 52/5

H Shahidi22 (53)

A Omarzai5 (10)

M Hasan6-1-19-0

20.64

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter in length and outside off, this is guided through point for a boundary.

20.50

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.

20.40

Shortish and on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes it towards cover.

20.31

On off, this is eased down to long on for one.

20.20

On off, this is pushed to cover.

20.10

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 47/5

H Shahidi18 (50)

A Omarzai4 (7)

T Islam1-0-6-0

19.60

On middle, this is tucked to square leg.

19.50

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

19.41

On off, this is pushed through covers for one more.

19.31

A single as this is nudged on the leg side for one.

19.24

FOUR! Nicely played! On off, this is hit over covers for a boundary.

19.10

Arounhd middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 41/5

A Omarzai3 (6)

H Shahidi13 (45)

M Hasan5-1-14-0

18.60

On middle, kept out.

18.51

On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

18.40

On middle, kept out.

18.34

FOUR! Just wide of the fielder! Steps out, this is on middle, it is slapped past mid on and into the fence.

18.20

On off, this is pushed to cover.

18.11

On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 35/5

H Shahidi8 (41)

A Omarzai2 (4)

Al Hasan4-0-6-1

17.60

Outside off, defended.

17.50

Another dot! Outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to guide it down to third man but is beaten.

17.40

Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to innovate, he brings out the reverse sweep but this is lands on middle and turns away further. He misses.

17.30

On off, kept out.

17.20

Outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to guide it down towards third man but is beaten.

17.11

Around off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 34/5

H Shahidi8 (36)

A Omarzai1 (3)

M Hasan4-1-8-0

16.60

On middle, kept out.

16.51

On off, this is pushed through covers for one.

16.40

BEATEN! Length and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes at it but is beaten.

16.31

NOT OUT! Azmatullah Omarzai is in! On off, this is pushed towards cover. The batters take off. The fielder fires it to the keeper who whips the bails off. The bails are removed but the batter is in.

16.20

On off, kept out.

16.10

Flatter and on off, this is pushed to cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 32/5

A Omarzai0 (1)

H Shahidi7 (32)

Al Hasan3-0-5-1

15.60

On middle, kept out.

15.5W

Yet again the finger is raised! That looks plumb if no bat! OUT! Three reds and Najibullah Zadran has to walk back! Shakib Al Hasan gets his first. Half the side back in the hut for Afghanistan! On middle, Najibullah Zadran looks to sweep but misses. It hits his pad. A loud shout and the finger is raised.

15.41

A single as this is pushed down to long off.

15.30

On off, this is pushed to cover.

15.20

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

15.10

On middle, defended well.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 31/4

N Zadran10 (21)

H Shahidi6 (28)

M Hasan3-1-6-0

14.60

Around off, blocked.

14.50

On middle, kept out.

14.44

FOUR! Nicely done! The slog sweep is out and it is nailed over the mid-wicket fielder and into the boundary.

14.30

Around off, this is defended.

14.20

On off, this is pushed to covers.

14.11

A single as this is pushed through coves.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 26/4

H Shahidi5 (27)

N Zadran6 (16)

Al Hasan2-0-4-0

13.61

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

13.50

Tossed up on off, this is blocked.

13.40

On middle, this is swept but to square leg.

13.30

On middle, blocked.

13.21

On off, this is pushed through covers for one more.

13.10

On middle, blocked.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 24/4

H Shahidi4 (23)

N Zadran5 (14)

M Hasan2-1-1-0

12.60

On the stumps, this is pushed to cover.

12.50

On off, this is pushed to cover.

12.40

Around off, kept out.

12.30

Outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to cut but misses.

12.20

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.

12.10

On middle, this is worked to square leg.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 24/4

N Zadran5 (14)

H Shahidi4 (17)

Al Hasan1-0-2-0

11.60

Around off, blocked.

11.50

On middle, blocked.

11.42

Two more! Shortish and on off, Najibullah Zadran pushes it to covers.

11.30

On off, defended.

11.20

Outside off, shortish, Najibullah Zadran looks to cut but misses.

11.10

On middle, kept out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 22/4

N Zadran3 (8)

H Shahidi4 (17)

M Hasan1-0-1-0

10.61

Around off again, Najibullah Zadran guides it down to third man and takes one.

10.50

Tossed up on off, this is pushed to cover.

10.40

On off, this is pushed to cover.

10.30

On the stumps, blocked again.

10.20

On middle, kept out well.

10.10

Around off, kept out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 21/4

H Shahidi4 (17)

N Zadran2 (2)

T Ahmed5-1-13-1

9.60

On middle, defended.

9.50

Shorter and outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to cut but misses.

9.44

FOUR! Pulled away! A welcome boundary for Afghanistan! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary.

9.30

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.

9.20

On off, kept out.

9.11

On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 16/4

H Shahidi0 (12)

N Zadran1 (1)

S Islam5-1-8-3

8.60

Outside off, left alone.

8.50

Around off, defended.

8.40

On middle, defended well.

8.31

On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

8.2W

A loud appeal and the finger is raised! Nabi is given out LBW but he reviews. Looks out. He shufled way too across. OUT! THREE REDS! Mohammad Nabi has to walk back and Afghanistan sink further in trouble. This is on middle, Mohammad Nabi walks across and looks to flick but misses. It hits his pad. Afghanistan lose a review too.

8.10

On off, this is defended.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 15/3

M Nabi1 (7)

H Shahidi0 (9)

T Ahmed4-1-8-1

7.61

Edged but safe! Length and on off, Mohammad Nabi looks to defend, this goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.

7.50

Around off, kept out.

7.40

A bumper, evaded well.

7.30

On middle, defended again.

7.20

Around off, defended well.

7.10

On off, this is pushed to cover.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 14/3

H Shahidi0 (9)

M Nabi0 (1)

S Islam4-1-7-2

6.60

On off, kept out.

6.50

On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.

6.40

Outside off, left alone.

6.30

On off, kept out.

6.20

Another short one, evaded.

6.10

On off, defended.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 14/3

M Nabi0 (1)

H Shahidi0 (3)

T Ahmed3-1-7-1

5.60

Around off, blocked.

5.5W

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is a serious catch! Wow! Brilliantly taken. Length and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz slashes at it, it goes off the outside edge to the right of the keeper. Mushfiqur Rahim dives and takes it. Brilliant. Afghanistan in huge trouble now.

5.40

On off, this is pushed towards cover.

5.30

On off, defended.

5.20

Shorter and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to covers.

5.10

On the stumps, kept out nicely again.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 14/2

H Shahidi0 (3)

R Gurbaz6 (17)

S Islam3-0-7-2

4.60

On middle, kept out nicely.

4.50

Around off, kept out.

4.41

Shorter again, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.

4.30

On off, kept out.

4.20

Length and on off, this is pushed to cover.

4.10

This lands safe! Shorter and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to pull, it goes off the toe-end but lands safe on the leg side.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 13/2

R Gurbaz5 (13)

H Shahidi0 (1)

T Ahmed2-0-7-0

3.61

On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

3.50

Outside off, that is a good leave.

3.40

A slower one on off, good change in pace, it is pushed to cover.

3.30

Back of a length and on off, blocked.

3.20

Was there an edge? There was a sound! Shorter and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to pull, he seems to have missed it. An appeal but turned down. No review.

3.14

FOUR! Hammered! That is hit hard! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg and it races away to the fence.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 8/2

H Shahidi0 (1)

R Gurbaz0 (7)

S Islam2-0-6-2

2.60

On off, defended.

2.65wd

FIVE WIDES! This is down the leg side. Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to flick but misses. It bounces just in front of Mushfiqur Rahim who dives but fails to stop it. It goes to the fence.

2.5W

OUT! TAKEN THIS TIME! Bangladesh have two early wickets and are on fire here. This is shorter and angling away from the off pole. Rahmat Shah pokes at it, it goes off the outside edge and the keeper makes no mistake.

2.40

That lands safe! Shorter and on middle, Rahmat Shah looks to pull, this flies off the top edge, it lands just wide of the point fielder who runs to his left and dives.

2.30

On off, blocked.

2.20

This is what Ibrahim Zadran could have done! This was on a similar length and line to the one that got Ibrahim Zadran! Rahmat Shah leaves it alone.

2.1W

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The first wicket is down! Ibrahim Zadran is out of here. Length and around off, it lands and moves away. Ibrahim Zadran looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. Good start for the hosts. The centurion from the last game does not do a lot in this one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 3/0

R Gurbaz0 (7)

I Zadran1 (5)

T Ahmed1-0-2-0

1.60

Back of a length and on off, blocked.

1.51

Brilliant fielding! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to the left of Shakib. He runs to his left from deep square leg, dives and stops it. Saves three for his side. First run off the bat.

1.40

Around off, kept out.

1.30

On off, defended well.

1.20

On the fuller side again, this is pushed to mid off.

1.10

Fuller and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to mid off.

1.11wd

Another wide! Well wide outside off again, Ibrahim Zadran shoulders arms to this one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 1/0

R Gurbaz0 (6)

I Zadran0 (0)

S Islam1-0-1-0

0.60

A dot to end then! On off, this is kept out. Tidy start from Shoriful Islam!

0.50

Good length and on off, this is pushed but to the cover fielder.

0.40

Outside off, on a length, left alone again.

0.41wd

WIDE! This is well wide outside off, left alone. Afghanistan are off the mark.

0.30

On middle, this is pushed to mid on.

0.20

Back of a length and outside off, left alone.

0.10

Fuller and on middle, a little bit of inswing, it is pushed back towards the bowler.

Time for the action to begin! The Bangladesh players make their way out to the middle and they are followed by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, the Afghanistan openers.

Bangladesh (PLAYING XI) - Mohammad Naim, Litton Das (C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam.

Afghanistan (PLAYING XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Zia-ur-Rehman.

TOSS - Afghanistan have won the toss and ELECTED TO BAT!

Afghanistan on the contrary have had an amazing couple of games and have outclassed the hosts all ends up. The centurions from the last game Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran would be buzzing to face this attack on such a batting paradise. The bowling attack of the visitors has got the opponents pinned back and they would want to continue to put pressure on the hosts in the buildup to the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup later this year. Stay tuned for toss and team updates...

Bangladesh have had a torrid series as they have been ripped apart by the class of Afghanistan also trailing them 0-2 with the series already being lost. The bowling has let the hosts down as the Bangla Tigers were heavily dependent on them. The batters have somewhat performed well but they are yet to click as a collective unit. The battle againt the Afghan Spinners would determine the outcome of the game for Bangladesh.

Hello and welcome to all our viewers as we build up for the game of the 3-match ODi series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram will be our venue for today.

...MATCH DAY...

We are now down to the third and final ODI in this three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Before a ball was bowled in this series, Bangladesh were the favourites to win the series, considering their dominant ODI record at home. However, a spirited Afghan side that has been clinical in both ODIs has helped them gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co. would want to dish out a 3-0 hammering, whereas Bangladesh will look to avoid a whitewash. In the second ODI, after being inserted into bat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran notched their respective hundreds on their way to a 256-run opening stand. Once this partnership was broken, Afghanistan lost their way, losing 8 wickets for 75 runs. In their pursuit of 332, Bangladesh could never get going, and it was only Mushfiqur Rahim who showed some fight. In both ODIs, Bangladesh’s batting unit has let them down, and the home fans will be hoping for an improved showing. Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim have shown glimpses in the two games and will be hoping for support from Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Najmul Hossain Shanto. In the second ODI, a combined bowling effort from Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, and Shakib Al Hasan helped them restrict Afghanistan to a manageable total, and the quartet will be expected to put in a similar performance. On the other hand, an all-round show by Afghanistan has helped them seal their first ODI series against Bangladesh. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have done the heavy lifting across the two games, and the likes of Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, and Najibullah Zadran will need to put their hands up if the need arises. Fazalhaq Farooqi has stood out in the pace department and has found good support in the spin duo of Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan. Will Afghanistan inflict a 3-0 whitewash on the hosts? Or will it be Bangladesh to secure a consolation victory? We will find out together.