Date: October 5, 2025 | đź“Ť Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Result: Bangladesh won by 6 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
Series Result: Bangladesh clean sweep 3-0
Bangladesh wrapped up their T20I series against Afghanistan with a convincing 6-wicket victory in the third and final match at Sharjah, completing a 3-0 clean sweep. Afghanistan batted first and managed 143/9 in their 20 overs, with contributions from Darwish Rasooli (32 off 29) and Sediqullah Atal (28 off 23). Despite some late resistance from Mujeeb Ur Rahman (23 not out off 18) and Rashid Khan (12 off 7), Afghanistan struggled to post a challenging total.
Bangladesh’s bowlers were on point, with Mohammad Saifuddin (3/15) and Nasum Ahmed (2/24) picking up early wickets to keep Afghanistan under pressure. Extras (12) also added to Afghanistan’s woes.
Chasing 144, Bangladesh made steady progress. Saif Hassan starred with a blistering 64 off 38 balls, supported by Tanzid Hasan’s 33 off 33, guiding the team to victory in 18 overs with 12 balls to spare. Jaker Ali (10) contributed to keep the chase on track, and the partnership-building ensured the match never slipped away from Bangladesh.
Key Performers
- Saif Hassan (64)* – Anchored the chase and played a match-winning knock.
- Mohammad Saifuddin (3/15) – Crucial early wickets that set the tone.
- Nasum Ahmed (2/24) – Picked up key breakthroughs and kept the run rate in check.
Bangladesh’s men’s team showcased composure and firepower, completing a dominant series. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will need to regroup as they look ahead to their next T20 fixtures.
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