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BAN vs AFG, 2019 - T20 Live Commentary

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
139 (19.5/20)
164/6 (20.0/20)
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 25 runs
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Afghanistan skipper, Rashid Khan starts by saying that they recovered quite well after a sorry start. Praises the senior batsmen, Afghan and Nabi for taking the responsibility. Lauds the bowling of Mujeeb and tells that he bowled well in the last match as well but in this one, he was more accurate and hard to hit. He is happy to win the fourth game in a row against Bangladesh. Wants his team to take this momentum forward. Thanks the crowd for all the support before signing off.
MAN OF THE MATCH, MOHAMMAD NABI! He says that was a brilliant effort from his team. Adds that there was tension in the dressing room when they lost 4 early wickets. On asked about their decision of batting first, Nabi replies that the wicket looked good for batting and hence the decision. On his retirement from Tests, Nabi replies that he wants the youngsters to stand up in the red ball cricket as he wants to concentrate in the shorter formats. Smiles and cheekily complains that his skipper just gave him two overs but he is a happy man as the side has won the game.
Bangladesh skipper, Shakib Al Hasan says that they were brilliant in the first 10 overs with the ball. Admits that Afghanistan scored too many runs in the next 10 which cost them. Feels that they didn't bat well. Reminds about the no ball on which Asghar Afghan was dismissed and mentions that it changed the momentum. Tells that they wanted to be positive today but the result didn't go their way. Wants his team to cut down on extras.
Afghanistan bowled and fielding brilliantly. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the star for them, picking four wickets and also getting his best bowling figures in T20Is. Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib also played their roles effectively and altogether it was a good team effort by them. Presentation coming up...
This match started on a wrong note for Afghanistan. They lost their first wicket on the very first ball of the match and were reduced to 41/4 in the Powerplay. But the fabulous knock by Mohammad Nabi coupled with his 79-run stand with Asghar Afghan took their total to a challenging 164. In defense, they returned the favour to Bangladesh by dismissing their four wickets inside the first six overs and the hosts never really recovered after that. There was a partnership between Mahmudullah and Sabbir Rahman but that didn't take care of the asking rate much and eventually it was a task too big for the batsmen to follow.
A commanding performance by Afghanistan! They have once again got the better of Bangladesh and are quickly becoming a thorn in their flesh. This is now the 12th consecutive T20I win for the Afghans, the longest winning streak for ant ream in Men's T20I cricket, surpassing their own streak of 11 matches that they achieved between years 2016 and 2017. Also, they have now won each of their last 21 T20I match in Asia. What dominance!
19.5
W
Fareed Ahmad To Mustafizur Rahman OUT!
OUT! AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 25 RUNS! Fareed has the last laugh in this battle. Once again he provides width outside off, Rahman rocks back and whacks it through the line. It's aerial and travels like a rocket but straight into the hands of Shafiq (sub) at sweeper cover. All over, a brilliant win for the Afghans.
19.4
4
Fareed Ahmad To Mustafizur Rahman
FOUR! Rahman is on fire! He is connecting his shots quite well. Maybe, needs a promotion in the batting order. A length delivery outside off, Mustafizur skips down the track and smacks it over extra cover. The fielder runs behind but the ball wins the race.
19.3
4
Fareed Ahmad To Mustafizur Rahman
FOUR! Connects and connects well. Another short ball by Ahmad, Rahman gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in the gap between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg. Boundaries are coming too late for Bangladesh.
19.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Mustafizur Rahman
Slower short one this time, Rahman swings and misses.
19.1
6
Fareed Ahmad To Mustafizur Rahman
SIX! Boom! Short in length and angling into the batsman, Rahman hangs on the back foot and pummels it over wide long on for a biggie.
Fareed Ahmad to bowl the last over.
End Of The Over 19 : 125/9
5 Runs
  • W18.1
  • 418.2
  • W18.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
T. Islam
0 (1)
M. Rahman
1 (2)
R. Khan
4-0-23-2
18.6
0
Rashid Khan To Taijul Islam
Sharp googly. Around off and turns away. Taijul pushes at it from the crease and misses. 4-0-23-2, fine outing for the skipper!
18.5
1
Rashid Khan To Mustafizur Rahman
Shortish and on middle, pulled in front of square leg for a run.
18.4
0
Rashid Khan To Mustafizur Rahman
Shout for an lbw! Not given. Loopy delivery, landing on leg and spinning in, Rahman tries to heave it over the leg side but misses. He is pinged on the front leg, they appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Afghanistan don't have any review left. The replays later on shows that it was hitting leg.
Mustafizur Rahman, the last man for the hosts is in.
18.3
W
Rashid Khan To Mosaddek Hossain OUT!
OUT! Bowled 'em! Rashid dishes out a flighted googly. He lands it full and outside off, Mosaddek is early into his attempted slog sweep and hence misses the ball completely. The ball though doesn't misses the stumps. End is nigh for Bangladesh.
18.2
4
Rashid Khan To Mosaddek Hossain
FOUR! Good connection! Flighted ball around middle and off, Mosaddek brings out the reverse heave and nails it over short third man. The fielder chases but fails to pull it back.
Taijul Islam is the number 10 batsman.
18.1
W
Rashid Khan To Mohammad Saifuddin OUT!
OUT! Caught and bowled! Fine running catch by Rashid. A flatter delivery, full and around off, spinning away, Saifuddin kneels for a big slog across the line but it takes the top edge. The ball is in the air towards mid on, Rashid sprints back, keeps his eyes on the ball and catches it safely.
End Of The Over 18 : 120/7
6 Runs
  • 1 WD17.1
  • W17.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 217.6
M. Hossain
8 (8)
M. Saifuddin
2 (2)
G. Naib
4-0-27-2
17.6
2
Gulbadin Naib To Mosaddek Hossain
Slower one to finish the oveer. Mosaddek goes for the drive but gets an outside edge. The ball races to the third man fence but the third man fielder chases it down and saves a couple with the diving attempt. Superb commitment.
17.5
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mohammad Saifuddin
In the air, but lands safely. Saifuddin goes for the slog to this slower ball banged on middle. He mistimes it and the ball balloons high in the air but lands safely.
17.4
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mosaddek Hossain
Slower one again and outside off. Mosaddek reaches at it and pushes through covers for a single.
17.3
0
Gulbadin Naib To Mosaddek Hossain
Leg cutter outside off, Mosaddek looks to power it over covers but misses to get bat on it.
17.2
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mohammad Saifuddin
Good length around off, tapped towards point for a single.
Mohammad Saifuddin is in next.
17.1
W
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain OUT!
OUT! Brilliantly taken by Zadran at long off. The slower one works for Naib again as Afif has to walk back to the pavilion. No heroics from him tonight. This is slower one around off, Afif looks to power it over the long off fence but is a bit early into the shot. Zadran does well to hang on to it, very close to the fence. The third umpire checks if he has touched the fence as he pouches it but he is well inside. Excellently done.
17.1
wd
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain
Wide! Back of length ball outside off. Afif comes down the track and hence Naib bangs it short. But too high and called wide.
End Of The Over 17 : 114/6
8 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 1 LB16.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
A. Hossain
16 (13)
M. Hossain
5 (5)
R. Khan
3-0-18-0
16.6
1
Rashid Khan To Afif Hossain
Shortish one on middle, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single.
16.5
1
Rashid Khan To Mosaddek Hossain
Mosaddek opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. One run added to the total.
16.4
lb
Rashid Khan To Afif Hossain
NOT OUT! Review lost for Afghanistan. Eventful ball, this. A flatter leg spinner around leg, on the shorter side, Afif stays back to work it around but misses. He is rapped on the pads, Rashid appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Meanwhile, the batsmen attempt for a run and Rashid picks the ball to have an immediate shy at the bowler's end. He connects and appeals again for a run out. Not given that time but now Rashid has decided to refer for the lbw. The Ball Tracker shows that it pitched outside leg. Also, the replays further finds that Afif was well inside the crease while completing the leg bye.
Referral time again! Afif is the batsman in question once more. He has not been given out lbw and Afghanistan has reviewed it. Let's find out in the replays.
16.3
0
Rashid Khan To Afif Hossain
GLOVED IT! Tossed up ball landing on middle and spinning in a bit, Afif tries the reverse-batted shot but fails to middle it properly. He is thudded on the pads, they appeal and the umpire agrees. Hossain is sure that he has hit it and goes for the referral. Snicko detects his gloves.
Afif Hossain is given out lbw! He has taken the DRS! Glove again?
16.2
4
Rashid Khan To Afif Hossain
DROPPED AND FOUR! A long hop on middle, Hossain rocks back and pumps his pull shot over the leg side. It's aerial and the fielder runs across to his left from deep mid-wicket. He dives full length to attempt for the catch but it bursts through his palms and goes on one bounce to the fence.
16.1
1
Rashid Khan To Mosaddek Hossain
Flighted and on middle, worked in the gap at mid-wicket for a single.
Rashid Khan to bowl two out of the last four overs.
End Of The Over 16 : 106/6
9 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
A. Hossain
11 (9)
M. Hossain
3 (3)
G. Naib
3-0-21-1
15.6
4
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain
FOUR! This is wide and on a shortish length. Afif just helps it between the point and short third man fielders and the ball races to the third man fence. Important boundary this. 59 more needed of 24 balls, 12 of which will be bowled by Rashid.
15.5
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mosaddek Hossain
Slower and wider on a fullish length, Mosaddek has to reach to it to push it towards covers for a single.
15.4
1
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain
On the pads this time, worked through mid on for a single.
15.3
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mosaddek Hossain
Fuller around off this time, Mosaddek pushes it left of Naib for a single. Bangladesh's total goes to 100 with that single.
15.2
1
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain
Slower ball around off, Afif strokes it towards sweeper cover for a single
15.1
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mosaddek Hossain
Good length outside off, slapped through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 97/6
3 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • W14.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 214.6
A. Hossain
5 (6)
M. Hossain
0 (0)
Ur Rahman
4-0-15-4
14.6
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Afif Hossain
Shortish ball on middle, Afif goes for the slog but mistimes it. The ball goes high in the air. Rashid hares from deep mid-wicket to pouch it but can't get to the ball. Excellent bowling from Mujeeb as he finishes his spell with a 4-fer.
14.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Afif Hossain
Quicker one around off, pushed towards point.
14.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Afif Hossain
Shortish one outside off, Afif goes for the drive through the off side but can't get bat on ball.
14.3
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Sabbir Rahman OUT!
OUT! Sabbir departs. Bangladesh in massive trouble now. Wicket number four for Mujeeb and this now is his best bowling effort in T20Is. Flatter one on middle, Sabbir needs quick runs as he plays this. He goes for the slog across the line but finds Naib at deep mid-wicket. Afghanistan are back on top again!
14.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Sabbir Rahman
Shortish and spinning away from the heave of Sabbir.
14.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Afif Hossain
Darts one on middle, Afif pushes it towards mid on and takes a single.
Mujeeb is back for his final over.
End Of The Over 14 : 94/5
4 Runs
  • 013.1
  • W13.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
A. Hossain
2 (2)
S. Rahman
24 (25)
G. Naib
2-0-12-1
13.6
1
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain
Shortish ball on middle, Afif drags it towards mid-wicket with his pull for a single. A good over for Afghanistan as they have got rid of Mahmudullah.
13.5
1
Gulbadin Naib To Sabbir Rahman
Shortish length around off, Sabbir pushes it towards cover and hares for a quick run. Rashid at cover has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. Could've been close.
13.4
1
Gulbadin Naib To Afif Hossain
Another slower one around off, Afif strokes it towards mid off for a single to get off the mark.
13.3
1
Gulbadin Naib To Sabbir Rahman
Fullish one on middle, Sabbir works it towards mid-wicket for a single.
Afif Hossain is the new batsman. He was the star of the last match and Bangladesh once again need him!
13.2
W
Gulbadin Naib To Mahmudullah OUT!
OUT! Slower one has done the trick for Naib and the dangerous looking partnership has been broken. This is the slower one around off on a shortish length, Mahmudullah is not expecting it this time as he goes for the shot early. His bottom hand comes off the handle and he mistimes his shot in the deep at mid-wicket. Najeeb Tarakai makes no mistake. 75 runs needed off 40 balls.
13.1
0
Gulbadin Naib To Mahmudullah
Swing and a miss. Good length ball around off, Mahmudullah goes for the massive whack over the extra cover region but misses.
End Of The Over 13 : 90/4
8 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
Mahmudullah
44 (37)
S. Rahman
22 (23)
R. Khan
2-0-11-0
12.6
1
Rashid Khan To Mahmudullah
Quicker one on the pads this time, worked nicely towards square leg for a single.
12.5
1
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
Flatter one on the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
4
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
FOUR! Reverse sweep this time. This is loopy ball on off, Sabbir goes for the reverse sweep and connects it well. The ball races to the third man fence.
12.3
1
Rashid Khan To Mahmudullah
Loopy ball around middle, Mahmudullah sweeps it nicely through square leg for a single.
12.2
1
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
Flighted ball around off, Sabbir drives it left off Rashid who shows some footwork to slow down the ball going into the fence. The long off fielder mops it off. Just a single.
12.1
0
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
Quicker one on middle, Sabbir can't get bat on ball as he was early into the shot.
Rashid back on!
End Of The Over 12 : 82/4
8 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
S. Rahman
16 (19)
Mahmudullah
42 (35)
G. Naib
1-0-8-0
11.6
1
Gulbadin Naib To Sabbir Rahman
Good delivery to end the over. Another slower one. Sabbir misreads as he goes for the shot early. The ball takes the leading edge and goes towards covers. They get a single. 50-run stand comes up between the current pair and that has kept Bangladesh on the track.
11.5
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mahmudullah
Fuller ball around off, jammed towards covers for a single.
11.4
2
Gulbadin Naib To Mahmudullah
Full toss around off, Mahmudullah times it through cover-point for a couple this time.
11.3
1
Gulbadin Naib To Sabbir Rahman
Good bowling. Naib takes the pace off from the ball and bowls it wide too. Sabbir can only pick up a single through mid off.
11.2
2
Gulbadin Naib To Sabbir Rahman
Fuller ball outside off, Sabbir is made to reach at the ball. He drives it uppishly over covers for a couple.
Sabbir Rahman gets a change of bat.
11.1
1
Gulbadin Naib To Mahmudullah
Good length ball around off and middle, Mahmudullah tucks it towards mid-wicket and gets off for a quick run.
Gulbadin Naib to bowl now!
End Of The Over 11 : 74/4
15 Runs
  • 210.1
  • 2 NB10.2
  • 010.2
  • 410.3
  • 410.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
Mahmudullah
38 (32)
S. Rahman
12 (16)
K. Janat
3-0-27-0
10.6
1
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Good length ball on the pads, Mahmudullah tucks it towards square leg off the inside half of his bat for a single.
10.5
2
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Good length ball around off, Mahmudullah tucks it towards mid-wicket and takes a quick couple. Good running between the wickets.
10.4
4
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries. Banged short outside off, Mahmudullah reaches out for the ball and times it over point for a boundary again.
10.3
4
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
FOUR! Width on offer outside off, Mahmudullah reaches out for it but fails to get it from the middle of his bat. It finds the outer edge and flies over short third man for a boundary.
10.2
0
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
DOT! Mahmudullah winds up for a big hit across the line but fails to make any connection.
10.2
nb
Karim Janat To Sabbir Rahman
NOT OUT! Janat lets out a full toss around off, Sabbir jumps out of the crease and forces it towards mid off. He attempts for a quick single and there is a direct hit at the non-striker's end. The fielding side appeals and it has been referred upstairs. The replay rolls in and the first frame is enough to tell that Rahman is safe. Also, one of the stumps is broken and they are getting it changed. Meanwhile, this delivery has been termed as a no ball for being very high, over the waist of the batsman. Free Hit coming up...
Run out appeal! It has been referred upstairs. Sabbir is found safe in the replays. The stumps though are broken and the umpires have called for a replacement.
10.1
2
Karim Janat To Sabbir Rahman
In the air but lands safe. Good length around off, Sabbir looks to lift it over mid off but mistimes it. The ball goes towards third man. They pick a couple.
Magic spray is out for Sabbir Rahman. Maybe, he hurt his fingers in the previous over while attempting the reverse sweep. Karim Janat is into the attack now.
End Of The Over 10 : 59/4
4 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 1 LB9.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
S. Rahman
9 (14)
Mahmudullah
27 (27)
R. Khan
1-0-3-0
9.6
1
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
Flatter and shorter googly on off, Sabbir goes back and tucks it through mid-wicket for another run. 4 from Rashid's first! 59/4 at the halfway mark. 106 needed more off 60 balls.
9.5
1
Rashid Khan To Mahmudullah
Flatter and shorter on middle, Mahmudullah moves back and works it through square leg for one.
9.4
lb
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
Turning down the leg side, Sabbir tries to sweep but fails to connect again. It goes towards short fine leg off his pads and they cross. There is a direct hit at the striker's end but nothing doing.
9.3
0
Rashid Khan To Sabbir Rahman
NOT OUT! There is the involvement of gloves. Rashid dishes out a flighted full ball around off, a googly, Sabbir tries to play the reverse sweep but fails to middle his shot. He is hit on the pads, they appeal and the finger goes up. Sabbir is quick to refer it and the Snicko detects his gloves.
Sabbir Rahman has been adjudged lbw! He has decided to refer it. Review time! Is there any part of his gloves involved?
9.2
1
Rashid Khan To Mahmudullah
Another sweep shot attempted by Mahmudullah. This time it takes the top edge and goes behind square leg for a couple of runs.
9.1
0
Rashid Khan To Mahmudullah
Tossed up delivery landing full on middle, it's swept but straight to short fine leg.
Time for some magic from Rashid Khan.
End Of The Over 9 : 55/4
7 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 28.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 28.6
S. Rahman
8 (11)
Mahmudullah
25 (24)
M. Nabi
2-0-11-0
8.6
2
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Reverse sweep this time. Fuller and tossed up one around off, Sabbir gets in the position for the reverse sweep and connects it well as he beats the diving short third man fielder. The ball goes towards deep point and they pick a couple.
8.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Mahmudullah
Flatter one on middle, Mahmudullah works it towards square leg for a single.
8.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Flatter around off, slapped through mid off for a single.
8.3
2
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Superb fielding from the skipper to save a couple. This is on middle, Sabbir lifts it over the mid-wicket fielder. Ball is racing to the fence but Rashid hares from deep mid-wicket and saves a certain boundary.
8.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Fuller one outside off as Nabi sees the batter shuffling across the off stump for a sweep. Rahman can't connect and is hit on the pads.
8.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Mahmudullah
Shortish ball on middle, Mahmudullah works it towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 48/4
6 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
Mahmudullah
23 (22)
S. Rahman
3 (7)
K. Janat
2-0-12-0
7.6
1
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Another ball outside off, this time Mahmudullah stays in the crease and crunches it through covers. Just a single as they have a protection in the deep.
7.5
0
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Smart bowling from Janat. He sees Mahmudullah coming down the track and bowls it wide. Mahmudullah can't connect.
7.4
4
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
FOUR! Nicely done. Fuller one on middle, Mahmudullah works it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
7.3
1
Karim Janat To Sabbir Rahman
Fuller ball this time, Sabbir taps it towards point and takes off for a quick single. Good running. The point fielder has a shy at the non-striker's end but he hits Sabbir instead with the throw. No extra runs.
7.2
0
Karim Janat To Sabbir Rahman
Shortish ball outside off, Sabbir chases it for a drive but misses
The physio is out in the middle to check if Sabbir is all right. He is taking some time in the middle. Ready to go now.
7.1
0
Karim Janat To Sabbir Rahman
Ouch! Sabbir is hit on the neck as he attempts a scoop shot. This is around off, Sabbir looks to scoop it down the leg side but can't time it. He looks in some pain.
End Of The Over 7 : 42/4
4 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 1 WD6.2
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
Mahmudullah
18 (19)
S. Rahman
2 (4)
M. Nabi
1-0-4-0
6.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Mahmudullah
Fuller again, Mahmudullah looks to block it down the leg side but gets an inside edge.
6.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Fuller ball around off, worked through long off for a single.
6.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Mahmudullah
Loopy ball on middle, pushed towards square leg for another single.
6.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Flatter one on middle, tucked towards square leg this time for a single.
6.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Quicker one on the pads, punches off the back foot towards mid on for nothing.
6.2
wd
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
Ohhh! Huge appeal from the keeper but nothing from the bowler. Umpire signals wide too. This was a flighted ball which spun down the leg side to beat Sabbir's flick. Rashid thinks of the review but don't think Nabi is interested. Good decision as the Ultra Edge suggested there was no bat.
6.1
0
Mohammad Nabi To Sabbir Rahman
On middle, Sabbir goes for the reverse sweep on the first ball he is facing. Connects it well but can't beat short third man.
Mohammad Nabi to bowl after the Powerplay.
End Of The Over 6 : 38/4
6 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
Mahmudullah
17 (17)
S. Rahman
0 (0)
K. Janat
1-0-6-0
5.6
0
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Good length around off this time, tucked right of the bowler who stops. No runs taken. Powerplay done and both teams have got off to an almost identical start with the bat!
5.5
0
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Play and a miss! This time he goes for the massive heave over long off but can't get bat on ball. This was outside off on a good length.
5.4
4
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
EDGY FOUR! Good length ball around off, Mahmudullah goes to cut it but gets it from the inside half of the willow and through to the fine leg fence. It wasn't too far from his stumps.
5.3
2
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
On middle on a fullish length, Mahmudullah works it fine down the leg side this time to get a couple. Timed nicely there.
5.2
0
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Fuller outside off again, Mahmudullah dances down to hammer it through cover but can't find the gap.
5.1
0
Karim Janat To Mahmudullah
Starts with a wide fuller ball, Mahmudullah reaches to the ball to and pushes it towards mid off.
Sabbir Rahman walks in now with Bangladesh reeling. Karim Janat into the attack for the Afghans.
End Of The Over 5 : 32/4
2 Runs
  • 14.1
  • W4.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • W4.6
S. Sarkar
0 (1)
Mahmudullah
11 (11)
Ur Rahman
3-0-12-3
4.6
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Soumya Sarkar OUT!
OUT! Trapped in front! Twin wicket in this over has forced Bangladesh deep on the back foot. Mujeeb hurls in a quicker one in the line of the off stump and gets it to skid back into the left-hander. Sarkar tries to keep it out from the back foot but the ball stays low and strikes him on the pads. They appeal and the umpire agrees. Sarkar knows that he is a dead duck and immediately walks back without even thinking about the review. Afghanistan on top!
4.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
On the pads this time. Mahmudullah flicks it towards square leg for a single
4.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Flatter one, pushed back to the bowler.
4.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Quicker one on middle and leg, Mahmudullah looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.
Soumya Sarkar is the new batsman at number 5.
4.2
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Shakib Al Hasan OUT!
OUT! Rashid roars as he pouches this one towards mid on. The altercation before the start of this over between both the captains has certainly put off Shakib. He tries to dominate the bowler there but instead gets dominated. A shortish length ball, following the batsman down the leg side, Shakib hangs deep inside the crease for a big shot but mistimes his shot badly. It balloons high towards mid on where Rashid grabs the skier safely and is all pumped up. Bangladesh in all sorts of trouble early on. 134 needed off 94 balls.
4.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Bangs one short around off, Mahmudullah pushes it right of Mujeeb to take a run.
Some war of words going on! It's between the two superstars. Rashid and Shakib are arguing about something and the umpire intervenes. The crowd is also getting into it. Not sure about the exact reason.
End Of The Over 4 : 30/2
10 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 23.2
  • 1 LB3.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 23.6
Shakib
15 (12)
Mahmudullah
9 (7)
F. Ahmad
2-0-19-1
3.6
2
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
Fuller this time, Shakib pierces the mid-wicket and mid on gap and takes a couple to finish the over. This went from the inner half of the bat.
3.5
4
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
FOUR! That was not from the meat of the blade but good enough to get to the fence. Fareed bangs this one short, Shakib drags this one from outside off and slams it through mid-wicket for a fence.
3.4
1
Fareed Ahmad To Mahmudullah
Goes round the wicket and bangs one shortish ball around off, Mahmudullah taps it towards point. Najeeb misfields there and allows a single.
3.3
lb
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
Fuller ball on the leg stump, Shakib looks to flick it off his pads but misses. The ball hits the pads and rolls towards short fine leg. A leg bye taken.
3.2
2
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
Length ball closer to off, Shakib drags it through mid-wicket and gets a couple this time.
3.1
0
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
Fuller ball on middle and leg, pushed towards mid-wicket for nothing.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/2
8 Runs
  • 22.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
Shakib
7 (7)
Mahmudullah
8 (6)
Ur Rahman
2-0-10-1
2.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib shuffles back to get some room outside off but Mujeeb smartly bowls it around middle and leg, Shakib can only push towards mid off for a single.
2.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Quicker one on the pads again, tucked towards mid on for a single.
2.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Darts one on the pads, Mahmudullah can't push for a run as he is hit on the pads.
2.3
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
On middle, Mahmudullah goes for the sweep but can't connect it well. The ball takes the outer half and goes through square leg for a boundary.
2.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Carrom ball around off, Mahmudullah blocks onto the pitch.
2.1
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mahmudullah
Well played! Flighted and very full on off, Mahmudullah paddle sweeps it down towards fine leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/2
10 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 41.4
  • W1.5
  • 11.6
Mahmudullah
1 (1)
Shakib
6 (6)
F. Ahmad
1-0-10-1
1.6
1
Fareed Ahmad To Mahmudullah
Full in length and outside off, angling away, Mahmudullah gets forward with an angled bat and pushes it square of the wicket on the off side for a run. 10 runs and a wicket off the first over from Fareed!
Mahmudullah is the new batsman.
1.5
W
Fareed Ahmad To Mushfiqur Rahim OUT!
OUT! Rahim tries to be cheeky and pays the price for it. The off stump is disturbed and Fareed lets out a big roar in delight. A length ball landing around off, Rahim shuffles across the stumps to attempt for a paddle scoop but fails to middle his shot. It probably takes some part of his pads before going onto the stumps. 154 runs needed in 109 balls!
1.4
4
Fareed Ahmad To Mushfiqur Rahim
FOUR! Cracking shot! Fareed delivers it on a length and wide outside off, Rahim reaches out for it and drives it crisply through point for a boundary. The crowd certainly loved it.
1.3
1
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
Eases a full ball down towards mid on for a single.
1.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
Lands it on a length around middle and off, it straightens after landing, Shakib is a bit squared up in defense.
1.1
4
Fareed Ahmad To Shakib Al Hasan
FOUR! Shot! Full in length around leg, Shakib takes his front leg forward and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Fareed Ahmad to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/1
2 Runs
  • 00.1
  • W0.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Shakib
1 (3)
M. Rahim
1 (1)
Ur Rahman
1-0-2-1
0.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Shakib Al Hasan
Turning back into the batsman from around middle, Shakib again goes hard at it but fails to middle his shot. It goes off the inside edge to short fine leg and they take a run. Excellent first over by Mujeeb.
0.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Shakib Al Hasan
Looks to defend it off his front foot but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
0.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Shakib Al Hasan
Hangs on the back foot and punches it to the bowler.
0.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Mushfiqur Rahim
Walks forward and helps it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
Shakib Al Hasan is the new batsman.
0.2
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Liton Das OUT!
OUT! Early blow to Bangladesh and the crowd has gone quiet. A knuckle ball by Mujeeb around off, it lands full and straightens a bit. Das expects it to come into him and hence opts for a shot across the line over the leg side. But it catches the leading half of his bat and goes up in the air. Najeeb Tarakai is under that catch at covers.
0.1
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Liton Das
Flighted and on middle, Das comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler.
Welcome back for the run chase! Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim are the openers for Bangladesh. Mujeeb Ur Rahman to kick off proceedings with the new ball. Here we go...
Match Info
  • Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 25 runs
  • Player of the Match Mohammad Nabi
  • Umpire Masudur Rahman (BAN), Gazi Sohel (BAN) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Afghanistan 100/4 in 14.2 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 42 balls between A Afghan (19) and M Nabi (29)
  • Afghanistan 50/4 in 8.2overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 41/4
  • Bangladesh 100/6 in 15.3 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 44 balls between Mahmudullah (31) and S Rahman (16)
  • Bangladesh 51/4 in 8.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 38/4
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