Naim gave Bangladesh a quick start, but the southpaw left after appearing briefly. However, what came after Hridoy’s dismissal for a duck was an incredible collaboration between Najmul Hossain Shanto as well as Mehidy Hasan Miraz. In the process, each batter recorded their individual centuries and contributed to their team’s intimidating total.
By contributing with magnificent cameos in the latter stages, Mushfiq and Shakib helped the squad surpass the 330-run threshold. Afghanistan’s bowlers had a bad day because most of them ended up going for a bulk of runs during their spells. They also didn’t do a very good job of fielding which made it a tough day at the office.
Bangladesh amassed a staggering first innings score of 334/5 thanks to centuries from Mehidy Hasan Miraz as well as the prolific batter Shanto. This total required some chasing but Afghanistan batters had some hope as the pitch was going to get better under the lights and if they can manage the scoring rate, the run-chase might just be on.
Afghanistan falter in massive run-chase
In response, Afghanistan lost a vital first wicket in the shape of Gurbaz, and following that wicket, the top-order batsmen, particularly Ibrahim Zadran as well as Rahmat Shah, completely collapsed. Although Ibrahim Zadran had a fun innings, not many of his shots came after he had reached fifty.
To be honest, Afghanistan did not stay in the game despite Shahidi’s fifty-plus score since they were unable to keep up against the enormous required run rate. At the very end, Rashid Khan was given some restrictions, although they were unlikely to be sufficient. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam were the key bowlers for the Bangladesh side as they scalped seven of the ten opposition wickets.
Bangladesh got a vital win and are still in the hunt for qualifying for the super 4s which are going to start next week. Afghanistan must win their game against Sri Lanka on Tuesday and by a significant margin, in order to have some hope of advancing into the Super 4s.
Fans react to Bangladesh crushing Afghanistan during Asia Cup 2023:
Bangladesh hopes to Qualify for four Super Four are alive as they Won by a Huge Margin of 89 Runs Against Afghanistan ??.#BANvsAFG #AFGvBAN #AsiaCup23 #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/dZrd4Zguq1
— Shaharyar Ejaz ? (@SharyOfficial) September 3, 2023
Congratulations Bangladesh
— Bayezid khan ?? (@Bayezidkhan06) September 3, 2023
Pakistan will face Bangladesh on 6th of September ?
— Shehla Ahmed ?? (@ShehlaAhme68228) September 3, 2023
Lucky Pakistan they won't face Mighty Afg.
Rain Saving Pak
Ban Saving Pak
?????— Sharma (@stranger1845) September 3, 2023
Bangladesh already qualified for Super 4. Bd's NRR is more than SL, which means they cannot end in the last position.
— Dark Devil (@mtu_murdock) September 3, 2023
Mujeeb Ur Rehman makes history in cricket! ? Being dismissed hit wicket in consecutive matches, first against Pakistan and now against Bangladesh.#BANvsAFG #AFGvBAN #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/iL5jX9WX3l
— Shaharyar Ejaz ? (@SharyOfficial) September 3, 2023
BANGLADESH WIN BY 89 RUNS #BANvsAFG #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/kcDpb2fkBi
— afrin?? (@afrin29_) September 3, 2023
Mashallah congratulations ??
— ????:) (@irsa_71) September 3, 2023
Congratulations afrin! Hope to see Bangladesh in super 4 so we can have Pakistan ?? vs Bangladesh ?? on 6th September
— Waqas wazir (@wa10572449) September 3, 2023
Finally? congratulations ??
— Zoya Chaudhary (@Zoyachaudhary01) September 3, 2023
