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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI Match Summary

AFG vs BAN, 2024 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Scorecard

Match Ended

3rd ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Nov 11, 2024

Afghanistan

246/5 (48.2/50)

Bangladesh

244/8 (50.0/50)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets

Player of the Match

Azmatullah Omarzai

70(77)&4/37(7)

Player of the Series

Mohammad Nabi

BAN 244/8

Top Batsmen

Mahmudullah

98 (98)

7x4s
3x6s
100SR

Mehidy Hasan

66 (119)

4x4s
0x6s
55.46SR

Top Bowlers

Azmatullah Omarzai

ECON 5.28

OVERS

37/4

R/W

Mohammad Nabi

ECON 3.70

OVERS

37/1

R/W

AFG 246/5

Top Batsmen

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

101 (120)

5x4s
7x6s
84.16SR

Azmatullah Omarzai

70 (77)

3x4s
5x6s
90.90SR

Top Bowlers

Nahid Rana

ECON 4.00

OVERS

40/2

R/W

Mustafizur Rahman

ECON 5.55

OVERS

50/2

R/W

Right then, that is it from this game and the series as well. Afghanistan have defeated Bangladesh 2-1 maintaining their excellent form in ODIs. Hashmatullah Shahidi, the skipper steps up to receive the trophy. He then joins his teammates to lift it together and pose for some photographs. It is another feather in the cap of this Afghanistan team who are making big strides in world cricket. Next up for the Afghans is a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The first game will be played on 9th December at 11 am GMT. For Bangladesh, they go to the Caribbean to take on West Indies in a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to begin on 22nd November at 2 pm GMT. But as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to every game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the victorious skipper of Afghanistan says that he is very happy with the performance and proud of his team. Adds that they were a bit disappointed losing the toss as chasing can be difficult on this wicket. Mentions that Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a match-winner and whenever he does well, the team wins. He hopes that he continues this form into the next series and in the Champions Trophy as well. Says that if you see their games, in each match, a new guy is stepping up for them which is a great sign. Ends by saying that they have Zimbabwe next and they want to win that and take the momentum into the Champions Trophy.

Mehidy Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that It was a tough job but the boys did well. Adds that Mahmudullah was excellent with the bat and he is disappointed that they could not win the game. Adds that he chose to bat first because it was tough to chase in the first two games where the ball was gripping. Mentions that they did not bowl well in the middle overs and were not able to pick up wickets or else things could have been different. Concludes that he has played in Sharjah after a very long time and it is tough for everyone to adapt to the situation of the ground and pitch.

Mohammad Nabi is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his 129 runs and 2 wickets across the three games. He says that he had in his mind since the last ODI World Cup about retirement but then they qualified for the Champions Trophy and he wants to play in that. Adds that it is small contributions from him and he always talks with the youngsters. Mentions that he chats with AM Ghazanfar and Nangeyalia Kharote about how to bowl in different situations. Says that in the last series, he did not play well, so he worked hard for this one. Ends by saying that he told Azmatullah Omarzai to play straight and wait for the bad balls.

Azmatullah Omarzai is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible all-round performance. He says that he wants to thank his captain and he was positive in batting and that's why was able to apply himself better in the middle. Adds that having Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave him a lot of confidence and it was a great partnership. Mentions that while bowling he used the change of pace to fox up the batters of Bangladesh, and it was the first time for him bowling at death. Concludes that it is his first Man of the Match award and he is very happy.

Presentation Time...

Earlier in the game, Bangladesh set a strong total on the board. The openers got off to a solid start, but a sudden collapse saw them slip from 53/0 to 72/4. However, Mehidy Hasan and Mahmudullah joined forces to stabilize the innings, putting together a record 145-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Mehidy played a steady knock of 66, while Mahmudullah impressed with a superb 98, narrowly missing his century. Azmatullah Omarzai stood out among the Afghan bowlers, claiming four wickets, with Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan adding one each to the tally.

On the flip side, Bangladesh had a strong start with Nahid Rana's electrifying new-ball spell, delivering the first breakthrough with his raw pace. Fizz followed suit, striking twice and piling pressure back on the Afghans. But after that promising start, they let Afghanistan find their footing again, missing key chances - a dropped catch and a missed stumping on Gurbaz that proved costly as he went on to score a hundred. Mehidy Hasan finally dismissed Gurbaz, and from there, Bangladesh tightened up, making every run hard-earned for the batters. Rana added another to his tally capping off a good debut. However, with the batters set and the ball getting a bit wet, they could not contain the runs and despite their fight, they ended up on the losing side.

However, as the saying goes 'When the going gets tough, the tough gets going'. That is exactly what happened in this game. Mohammad Nabi with all his experience came to the crease and brought a sense of calmness. He took his time initially but picked his moments perfectly to accelerate and put the pressure back on Bangladesh. He played a quick-fire knock of 34 off 27 while it was Azmatullah Omarzai who was the hero with the ball earlier in the game, became the hero with the bat as well fittingly hitting the winning runs as well staying unbeaten on 70 runs.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz reached a half-century, and his previous record against Bangladesh - where he converted fifties into hundreds- sparked confidence within the team. Azmatullah Omarzai timed his acceleration perfectly, ensuring they stayed on top of the required rate with regular boundaries. Gurbaz powered on to a fantastic century but was soon dismissed ending the 100-run stand, offering Bangladesh a glimmer of hope. The pressure then fell squarely on Omarzai, who also reached his fifty, but as the game progressed, scoring became increasingly difficult.

Afghanistan started off well, scoring at a brisk pace, though the openers faced a real test against Nahid Rana's raw pace. Rahmanullah Gurbaz managed to weather the storm, but Atal couldn't hold on and was dismissed within the Powerplay. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi struggled to contribute much and soon followed him back to the pavilion. With batting conditions steadily toughening in the second innings, Afghanistan needed a strong anchor. Gurbaz finally found his form in this series, and with crucial support from Azmatullah Omarzai at the other end, they navigated the middle overs confidently.

AFGHANISTAN CLINCH A MEMORABLE SERIES WIN! After taking down Ireland and South Africa, the Afghans have defeated Bangladesh as well to register their third consecutive ODI series victory. Sharjah is a fortress for them and this win shows their resilience and determination and that they are a rising force in world cricket, especially in limited-overs cricket. Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will be retiring from ODIs after the Champions Trophy 2025, and if this is his last game at Sharjah, it surely will be one to remember for a long, long time.

Over 48.2 : 246/5

7 Runs

148.1
648.2

A. Omarzai

70 (77)

M. Nabi

34 (27)

S. Islam

8.2-0-61-0

48.2

Shoriful Islam To Azmatullah Omarzai

SIX! Azmatullah Omarzai finishes it off in style! On middle. Length. He clears his front leg away and lofts it over mid on. Goes all the way. They take the game and the series. Omarzai punches the air in delight and shares a hug with Mohammad Nabi. It is all smiles in the dugout, and the fans are absolutely buzzing too. AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 5 WICKETS!

48.1

Shoriful Islam To Mohammad Nabi

On middle. Nabi swings. He gets an inside edge onto the off side. A run taken.

Over 48 : 239/5

10 Runs

047.1
147.2
447.3
447.4
147.5
047.6

A. Omarzai

64 (76)

M. Nabi

33 (26)

M. Rahman

9-0-50-2

47.6

Mustafizur Rahman To Azmatullah Omarzai

Badk of a length. Defended.

47.5

Mustafizur Rahman To Mohammad Nabi

Around off. This is pushed to cover. A biggie needed.

47.4

Mustafizur Rahman To Mohammad Nabi

FOUR MORE! Just the 7 needed! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg. In the gap and it races away. That also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

47.3

Mustafizur Rahman To Mohammad Nabi

FOUR! A bit streaky but Afghanistan won't mind one bit! Mustafizur Rahman goes a bit fuller and outside off, Mohammad Nabi slashes at it but gets an outside edge too. The ball goes to the right of third man, but this time he has no chance of stopping that from going to the boundary.

47.2

Mustafizur Rahman To Azmatullah Omarzai

Hard length and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai throws his bat at it but gets an outside edge towards third man. The fielder does well to dive to his left to stop it. They cross.

47.1

Mustafizur Rahman To Azmatullah Omarzai

A slower bouncer, on off, angling away, Azmatullah Omarzai sways away from it.

Over 47 : 229/5

10 Runs

446.1
046.2
146.3
146.4
446.5
046.6

M. Nabi

24 (23)

A. Omarzai

63 (73)

N. Rana

10-1-40-2

46.6

Nahid Rana To Mohammad Nabi

Good length and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Nabi steps across to work it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

46.5

Nahid Rana To Mohammad Nabi

FOUR! The President is taking this game away from Bangladesh! Nahid Rana bowls this full and just outside off, Mohammad Nabi gets the chance to free his arms and creams it through covers for another boundary. Afghanistan getting closer and closer!

46.4

Nahid Rana To Azmatullah Omarzai

Pitched up and on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it to extra covers for a quick one.

46.3

Nahid Rana To Mohammad Nabi

Fuller and outside off, Mohammad Nabi slices it through point for a run.

46.2

Nahid Rana To Mohammad Nabi

Gets the yorker right this time, on middle, Mohammad Nabi digs it to mid-wicket.

46.1

Nahid Rana To Mohammad Nabi

FOUR! That's a crucial boundary for Afghanistan! Nahid Rana looks for the yorker but serves this full and in the slot on middle. Mohammad Nabi gets right underneath it and lofts it over the mid on fielder for a boundary. Bringing his experience into play here. Afghanistan needs 22 runs in 23 balls now!

Over 46 : 219/5

7 Runs

145.1
145.2
145.3
145.4
245.5
145.6

M. Nabi

15 (18)

A. Omarzai

62 (72)

M. Rahman

8-0-40-2

45.6

Mustafizur Rahman To Mohammad Nabi

Overpitched, on middle, Mohammad Nabi knocks it down the pitch where Fizz goes down and gets a hand to it but goes behind him. Nabi wants the run and Azmatullah Omarzai responds quickly to get to the other end. 7 runs off the over and Afghanistan needs 26 runs in 24 balls now!

45.5

Mustafizur Rahman To Mohammad Nabi

Uppish but safe! Good length and on middle, Mohammad Nabi looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge that flies over point. Nabi turns around for the second run and makes it with the fielder's throw not being a good one.

45.4

Mustafizur Rahman To Azmatullah Omarzai

Full once more and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it wide of long off for one. This is sensible batting from Afghanistan!

45.3

Mustafizur Rahman To Mohammad Nabi

Pitched up and on off, Mohammad Nabi drills it down to long off for another run.

Full Commentary

48 OV

10 Runs

M. Rahman to A. Omarzai M. Nabi

047.1
147.2
447.3
447.4
147.5
047.6

47 OV

10 Runs

N. Rana to M. Nabi A. Omarzai

446.1
046.2
146.3
146.4
446.5
046.6

46 OV

7 Runs

M. Rahman to M. Nabi A. Omarzai

145.1
145.2
145.3
145.4
245.5
145.6

45 OV

7 Runs

M. Hasan to M. Nabi A. Omarzai

044.1
144.2
044.3
644.4
044.5
044.6

44 OV

6 Runs

S. Islam to A. Omarzai M. Nabi

043.1
143.2
043.3
443.4
043.5
143.6

43 OV

3 Runs

N. Rana to M. Nabi A. Omarzai

042.1
042.2
142.3
042.4
042.5
1 WD 42.6
142.6

42 OV

3 Runs

S. Islam to M. Nabi A. Omarzai

141.1
041.2
041.3
041.4
141.5
141.6

41 OV

6 Runs

N. Rana to A. Omarzai G. Naib M. Nabi

140.1
W 40.2
040.3
040.4
140.5
440.6

40 OV

3 Runs

S. Islam to A. Omarzai G. Naib

139.1
139.2
039.3
039.4
139.5
039.6

39 OV

2 Runs

M. Hasan to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai G. Naib

138.1
138.2
038.3
W 38.4
038.5
038.6

38 OV

12 Runs

S. Sarkar to A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

037.1
137.2
637.3
037.4
137.5
437.6

37 OV

2 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

036.1
036.2
036.3
136.4
036.5
136.6

36 OV

8 Runs

M. Hasan to A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

635.1
135.2
035.3
135.4
035.5
035.6

35 OV

0 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Gurbaz

034.1
034.2
034.3
034.4
034.5
034.6

34 OV

9 Runs

M. Hasan to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

633.1
133.2
133.3
133.4
033.5
033.6

33 OV

7 Runs

M. Rahman to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

032.1
032.2
132.3
632.4
032.5
032.6

32 OV

2 Runs

M. Hasan to A. Omarzai

031.1
231.2
031.3
031.4
031.5
031.6

31 OV

4 Runs

M. Rahman to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

030.1
1 LB 30.2
130.3
130.4
030.5
130.6

30 OV

2 Runs

N. Ahmed to A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

029.1
029.2
029.3
129.4
029.5
129.6

29 OV

3 Runs

N. Rana to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

028.1
028.2
028.3
1 WD 28.4
028.4
128.5
128.6

28 OV

2 Runs

N. Ahmed to A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

027.1
027.2
127.3
027.4
127.5
027.6

27 OV

5 Runs

N. Rana to R. Gurbaz

026.1
026.2
026.3
026.4
1 WD 26.5
426.5
026.6

26 OV

3 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

025.1
125.2
125.3
125.4
025.5
025.6

25 OV

13 Runs

S. Islam to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

624.1
224.2
124.3
024.4
424.5
024.6

24 OV

10 Runs

M. Hasan to A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

123.1
223.2
123.3
623.4
023.5
023.6

23 OV

5 Runs

S. Islam to A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

022.1
122.2
022.3
422.4
022.5
022.6

22 OV

5 Runs

M. Hasan to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

121.1
021.2
121.3
021.4
2 WD 21.5
121.5
021.6

21 OV

6 Runs

M. Rahman to H. Shahidi A. Omarzai R. Gurbaz

W 20.1
120.2
020.3
420.4
120.5
020.6

20 OV

5 Runs

M. Hasan to H. Shahidi R. Gurbaz

019.1
119.2
119.3
119.4
119.5
119.6

19 OV

1 Runs

M. Rahman to H. Shahidi R. Gurbaz

018.1
018.2
018.3
018.4
118.5
018.6

18 OV

1 Runs

M. Hasan to H. Shahidi R. Gurbaz

017.1
017.2
117.3
017.4
017.5
017.6

17 OV

6 Runs

M. Rahman to R. Gurbaz

016.1
016.2
616.3
016.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

7 Runs

M. Hasan to R. Gurbaz H. Shahidi

115.1
115.2
415.3
115.4
015.5
015.6

15 OV

1 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Gurbaz H. Shahidi

114.1
014.2
014.3
014.4
014.5
014.6

14 OV

3 Runs

M. Rahman to R. Gurbaz R. Shah

213.1
013.2
013.3
113.4
013.5
W 13.6

13 OV

4 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Shah R. Gurbaz

112.1
012.2
112.3
112.4
112.5
012.6

12 OV

7 Runs

M. Rahman to R. Shah R. Gurbaz

011.1
111.2
011.3
011.4
011.5
611.6

11 OV

4 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Gurbaz R. Shah

110.1
110.2
010.3
110.4
110.5
010.6

10 OV

1 Runs

N. Rana to R. Gurbaz R. Shah

19.1
09.2
09.3
09.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

0 Runs

N. Ahmed to R. Shah

08.1
08.2
08.3
08.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

6 Runs

N. Rana to S. Atal R. Gurbaz R. Shah

07.1
17.2
07.3
2 WD 7.4
W 7.4
07.5
37.6

7 OV

6 Runs

N. Ahmed to S. Atal R. Gurbaz

06.1
16.2
16.3
1 WD 6.4
06.4
36.5
06.6

6 OV

2 Runs

N. Rana to R. Gurbaz S. Atal

05.1
05.2
1 LB 5.3
15.4
05.5
05.6

5 OV

10 Runs

S. Islam to S. Atal R. Gurbaz

04.1
04.2
34.3
04.4
64.5
14.6

4 OV

0 Runs

N. Rana to R. Gurbaz

03.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

8 Runs

S. Islam to S. Atal R. Gurbaz

12.1
02.2
62.3
02.4
12.5
02.6

2 OV

6 Runs

N. Rana to S. Atal R. Gurbaz

1 WD 1.1
1 LB 1.1
01.2
11.3
21.4
01.5
11.6

1 OV

6 Runs

S. Islam to R. Gurbaz S. Atal

00.1
00.2
10.3
10.4
00.5
40.6

Match Info

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Weather Clear
Toss Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat
Result Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets
Player of the Match Azmatullah Omarzai
Player of the Series Mohammad Nabi
Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Izatullah Safi (AFG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)
Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Bangladesh 244/8 in 50.0 overs
Referral 3 (48.6 ovs): AFG against M Mahmudullah (LBW) Unsuccessful (BAN: 2, AFG: 1)
Referral 2 (47.2 ovs): AFG against J Ali (Caught) Successful (BAN: 2, AFG: 2)
Referral 1 (46.1 ovs): M Mahmudullah against AFG (LBW) Successful (BAN: 2, AFG: 2)
Bangladesh 203/4 in 44.4 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 158 balls between M Miraz (43) and M Mahmudullah (58)
M Miraz 4th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 106 balls (2x4) (0x6)
Power play 2 (11-40): Bangladesh 166/4 (108 runs, 2 wickets)
M Mahmudullah 29th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (4x4) (1x6)
Bangladesh 151/4 in 34.6 overs
Drinks: Bangladesh 138/4 in 33.0 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 77 balls between M Miraz (27) and M Mahmudullah (22)
Bangladesh 101/4 in 23.2 overs
Drinks: Bangladesh 72/4 in 14.4 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Bangladesh 58/2
1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 49 balls between T Hasan (19) and S Sarkar (24)
Bangladesh 53/0 in 8.1 overs
T Hasan dropped on 6 by H Shahidi in 3.6 overs
T Hasan dropped on 0 by G Naib in 2.2 overs