Getting into the tournament, Bangladesh aimed to place a breezy date at the back of them nearest captain Tamim Iqbal first of all introduced his leaving impulsively, most effective to opposite his resolution a month upcoming.
Afghanistan’s opening pair laid the foot for a mammoth overall of 331/9 in Chittagong with an notable 256-run partnership, a document get up for the visiting workforce. The Afghan bowlers after finished the task through bowling out Bangladesh for 189 within the forty fourth over.
Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed 3-22, moment Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 3-40 to dismantle the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
The victory makes Afghanistan most effective the second one workforce within the extreme seven years to win an ODI form in Bangladesh, following within the footsteps of worldwide champions England.
Mushfiqur Rahim fought a lone fight for the hosts, top-scoring with 69 runs, however won modest backup as Bangladesh discovered themselves suffering at 72/6. Mehidy Hasan joined Mushfiqur in an 87-run partnership for the 7th wicket, however their efforts proved inadequate. Mushfiqur sooner or later fell to Farooqi, departure extreme guy Ebadot Hossain not able to bat.
Bangladesh, having selected to bowl first nearest stand-in skipper Litton Das gained the toss, struggled to assemble breakthroughs on a inexperienced floor. Through the occasion Shakib Al Hasan brushed aside Gurbaz leg-before, Afghanistan had already neared their earlier best possible ranking in opposition to Bangladesh of 306/4.
Gurbaz performed a sensational innings, smashing 145 runs off simply 125 deliveries, comprising 13 fours and 8 sixes. Following his dismissal, a couple of fast wickets fell as Ebadot got rid of Rahmat Shah (two), moment Mehidy accounted for Hashmatullah Shahidi (two) and Najibullah Zadran (10). Shakib, Mehidy, Mustafizur, and Hasan Mahmud all claimed two wickets each and every for Bangladesh.
Amidst the form drama, Tamim’s leaving announcement and next reversal garnered consideration. Later assembly with Top Minister Sheikh Hasina, Tamim made up our minds to extract his leaving, choosing a six-week sabbatical earlier than returning for the Asia Cup.
The 3rd and ultimate tournament of the form will probably be performed on the similar venue on July 11, offering a chance for Bangladesh to salvage some delight and finish the form on a favorable notice.
(With inputs from AFP)
