BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 89 runs
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Bangladesh staged an impressive comeback and emerged victorious over Afghanistan by a margin of 89 runs in the Asia Cup 2023 clash held in Lahore on Sunday.
Opting to bat first, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto displayed exceptional batting prowess, each scoring a century, as Bangladesh amassed a colossal total of 334/5 in their allotted 50 overs. Mehidy, who was promoted to open the innings, struck a magnificent 112 runs off 119 deliveries before being forced to retire hurt. Meanwhile, Shanto showcased his skills with a quickfire 104 runs off 105 balls.
In response, Afghanistan faced an early setback when Shoriful Islam dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a mere 1 run off 7 deliveries. Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran then steadied the Afghan innings, forging a solid partnership of 78 runs for the second wicket. However, their efforts were thwarted by Taskin Ahmed, who dismissed Rahmat Shah for 33 runs off 57 balls. Ibrahim Zadran showcased his batting prowess, accumulating an impressive 75 runs off 74 deliveries, until his innings was abruptly ended by a remarkable one-handed catch by Mushfiqur Rahim. Hashmatullah Shahidi took charge after Ibrahim's departure, contributing a valuable 51 runs off 60 balls before falling victim to Shoriful's bowling. Ultimately, Afghanistan's innings came to a close at 245 runs in 44.3 overs.
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BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Bangladesh wins
The Bangla Tigers have successfully regained their momentum in the Asia Cup campaign. Although they suffered a defeat in the opener against Sri Lanka, their recent remarkable victory has placed them firmly on the path to the Super Four stage.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan is now preparing for their second match in the group stage. They are determined to address any shortcomings and achieve a positive outcome in their upcoming encounter against Sri Lanka, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
BAN 334/5 (50)
AFG 245 (44.3)
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OUT! Karim Janat fails to reach his crease, resulting in Afghanistan losing their eighth wicket.
AFG 231/8 (42)
Rashid Khan 16(9)
Mujeeb Rehman 0(0)
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Taskin dismisses Nabi! He cleverly delivers a short-pitched delivery, enticing Nabi to attempt a forceful pull shot. However, Nabi fails to connect with the required power and only manages to generate elevation, lacking the necessary distance.
AFG 219/7 (41)
Rashid Khan 5(4)
Karim Janat 0(0)
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Islam smashes the ball into the arc, and Naib expertly sends it soaring over long on for a colossal 89-meter hit. However, his attempt to replicate this feat falls short as he misses the timing.
AFG 212/6 (40)
Mohammad nabi 1(4)
Gulbadin Naib 15(13)
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Shoriful Islam returns to the attack, but unfortunately begins with five wides. Shahidi, on the other hand, skillfully defends the following delivery, placing his bat right in front of the stumps, narrowly avoiding chopping it onto the stumps.
AFG 193/3 (36)
Hashmatullah 50(54)
Najibullah 17(24)
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Shakib Al Hasan has returned to the attack, delivering an impressive over that yielded only four runs, all scored through singles.
AFG 158/3 (32)
Hashmatullah 37(43)
Najibullah 6(11)
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Rahim takes a stunning catch! Zadran, unfortunately, departs after getting an edge. The ball flies towards Rahim, who swiftly dives to his right, stretching his body to the fullest, and successfully secures the ball in his gloves.
AFG 138/3 (28)
Hashmatullah 23(29)
Najibullah 1(1)
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FOUR! Zadran skillfully reaches the pitch of the ball and elegantly flicks it towards the deep square boundary. SIX! The ball is perfectly placed, enabling Zadran to unleash his full potential. With a powerful swing, he sends it soaring over the cow corner and into the stands.
AFG 129/2 (27)
Hashmatullah 16(26)
Ibrahim Zadran 74(72)
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Ibrahim Zadran reaches his half-century! He achieves this milestone by guiding the ball gently towards deep square. The outcome of the innings now heavily relies on his performance.
AFG 90/2 (21)
Hashmatullah 3(7)
Ibrahim Zadran 51(55)
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz has returned to the field to resume his bowling duties. Previously, he had been forced to retire hurt during his batting innings due to a bout of cramps.
AFG 76/1 (17)
Rahmat Shah 32(54)
Ibrahim Zadran 42(41)
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FOUR! Rahmat elegantly steps out and strikes the ball beyond Shakib's reach. The fielder positioned at long off attempts to halt its progress but fumbles while collecting the ball, resulting in an unfortunate error. FOUR more runs are added to the scoreboard! Rahmat, displaying his skill, executes a flawless sweep shot. With no fielder guarding the deep, the batter effortlessly secures yet another boundary.
AFG 61/1 (14)
Rahmat Shah 26(43)
Ibrahim Zadran 34(34)
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In the fourth delivery of the over, the first run is scored with a single hit to deep square. Zadran skillfully plays out the remaining two deliveries without encountering any difficulties.
AFG 23/1 (8)
Rahmat Shah 7(24)
Ibrahim Zadran 15(17)
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Zadran opens the scoring with a single off the first delivery in Islam's over. Rahmat also manages to get off the mark on the third delivery. Islam consistently shapes the ball into the right-handers, showcasing his skill and precision.
AFG 12/1 (4)
Rahmat Shah 1(5)
Ibrahim Zadran 10(12)
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Islam strikes again as he successfully traps Gurbaz leg before wicket with a well-executed delivery. Gurbaz, hopeful for a reprieve, decides to challenge the umpire's decision by opting for a DRS review. However, upon reviewing the ball tracker, it becomes evident that the umpire's initial call stands.
AFG 1/1 (2)
Rahmat Shah 0(2)
Ibrahim Zadran 0(3)
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Afif skillfully scores two runs. Although his pull shot is executed with an inside edge, it manages to slow down the ball, allowing him enough time to complete a second run before the deep square fielder retrieves it. He concludes the over with a single off the final delivery.
BAN 334/5 (50)
Afif Hossain 4(3)
Shakib Al Hasan 32(18)
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Shamim shuffles across and skillfully lifts the ball over the fielder positioned at fine leg. However, due to a slight timing issue, he is compelled to return for a second run. Unfortunately, he is run out.
BAN 324/5 (49)
Shamim Hossain 11(6)
Shakib Al Hasan 26(15)
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Shanto gracefully executes a well-timed punch towards deep mid-wicket, successfully reaching a significant milestone. On the other hand, Rahim attempts to clear the infield on the off side but unfortunately manages to secure only a single run.
BAN 263/2 (43)
Najmul Hossain 102(102)
Mushfiqur Rahim 2(3)
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz reaches a remarkable century! Despite a slight misjudgment in his pull shot, he manages to complete the single and secure his well-deserved hundred.
BAN 239/2 (41)
Najmul Hossain 89(96)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 104(116)
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There was a mix-up between the batters as Shanto hit the ball towards long on, and Mehidy wanted to go for a second run. However, Shanto had already left the non-striker's end but was quickly sent back. Fortunately, the throw was off the mark, giving Shanto enough time to reach home safely.
BAN 228/2 (39)
Najmul Hossain 86(91)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 96(109)
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Mujeeb fumbles while attempting to collect the ball hit back at him, allowing Mehidy to swiftly steal a single during this momentary lapse. Consequently, Bangladesh reaches the milestone of 200 runs.
BAN 202/2 (35)
Najmul Hossain 74(78)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 82(98)
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FOUR! After missing the previous delivery, Shanto successfully connects with this one, elegantly driving it through the covers.
BAN 194/2 (33)
Najmul Hossain 68(68)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 80(96)
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Shanto scores a remarkable fifty with a powerful shot! The ball was delivered short and angled down the leg side, but Shanto skillfully swivels and launches it over the fine leg boundary.
BAN 171/2 (31)
Najmul Hossain 54(61)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 75(91)
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Mehidy greets Janat with a powerful punch through the covers, sending the ball teasingly towards Rashid in the deep, ultimately hitting the fence. FOUR more runs added to the scoreboard as Shanto expertly chases a wider ball, driving it skillfully between cover and mid off.
BAN 147/2 (27)
Najmul Hossain 42(49)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 63(79)
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Rashid Khan is now bowling his fourth over. And, what a mistake from Rashid! He unintentionally provides some width, allowing Mehidy to expertly execute a late cut, sending the ball racing towards the third man fence for a boundary.
BAN 123/2 (23)
Najmul Hossain 33(40)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 49(64)
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FOUR! Shanto skillfully strikes the ball over mid-on, resulting in four runs. However, Naib cleverly outwits Shanto with a slower delivery. As a result, the batter closes the face of the bat a bit too early, leading to a slight mis-hit, but fortunately, it doesn't cause any significant trouble.
BAN 86/2 (15)
Najmul Hossain 18(17)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 27(39)
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OUT! Naib strikes, Hridoy is gone! Hridoy attempts to play a delicate shot, but unfortunately, he ends up offering a simple catch to the fielder positioned at first slip.
BAN 63/2 (11)
Najmul Hossain 0(3)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 22(29)
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The partnership crumbles just as the PowerPlay concludes. Mujeeb delivers a deceptive googly, catching Naim off guard. The target is the top of the off stump, and Afghanistan successfully secures the breakthrough.
BAN 60/1 (10)
Mohammad Naim 28(32)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 21(28)
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There has been a change in the bowling lineup as Gulbadin Naib steps into the attack. A splendid shot by Naim as he takes advantage of the ample room provided. The ball elegantly glides through the covers, resulting in a well-deserved four runs.
BAN 54/0 (9)
Mohammad Naim 28(31)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 16(23)
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Farooqi's slower delivery is sent to the extra cover fence by Mehidy, resulting in his first boundary. Additionally, Mehidy skillfully cuts the fifth delivery through point, adding four more runs.
BAN 47/0 (7)
Mohammad Naim 22(22)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 15(20)
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Mehidy managed to secure two singles, while Naim confidently scored a single off Mujeeb's subsequent over.
BAN 33/0 (4)
Mohammad Naim 21(19)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2(5)
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman takes the ball to deliver the second over. Naim skillfully executes a cut shot, allowing him to collect a couple of runs. A slight misfield at point grants Naim the opportunity to snatch a single.
BAN 22/0 (2)
Mohammad Naim 12(9)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 0(3)
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Farooqi provides width to Naim, who skillfully slaps the ball towards the point fence. However, Farooqi's next delivery goes wide, resulting in five extra runs for the opposing team. Naim then executes a powerful slash, managing to find the gap between the slips and scoring a boundary with an under edge.
BAN 14/0 (1)
Mohammad Naim 9(6)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 0(0)
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Teams
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Bangladesh opt to bat
Shakib Al Hasan: We will bat first. It looks a good wicket and keeping the weather in mind, it is very hot. We have three changes. We didn't execute with the bat and that was our downfall, but today is a new day and a good wicket, hopefully we put up a good score on the board.
Hashmatullah Shahidi: We would have batted first as well. Quite excited, we have a lot of crowd and supporters here. The preparation was quite good, we had a series against Pakistan and we have been here for the last one week. Two seam all rounders, one seamer, three spinners and rest of them are batters.
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“We picked up wickets but did not have enough on the board. There were a lot of nerves when we started the game. A lot of guys playing Asia Cup for the first time. They have been playing good cricket that is why they are in the dressing room,” Shakib had said after the loss on Thursday.
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Skipper Shakib Al Hasan will undoubtedly emerge as Bangladesh's most influential player in the upcoming match against Afghanistan. With the absence of Litton and Tamim, all eyes will be on Shakib to lead the team to victory.
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Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed will undoubtedly be one of their pivotal players in the upcoming game against Afghanistan. Taskin has exhibited exceptional form throughout the year 2023, having already claimed an impressive tally of 13 wickets in just 8 matches.
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Weather forecast
Great news for fans of Bangladesh and Afghanistan! Lahore is expected to be bathed in sunshine throughout the day. However, there is a slight chance of rain during the night. Nevertheless, we are in for an exciting and uninterrupted match today.
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Match details
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 4, Asia Cup 2023
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: Sunday, September 3, 03:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app and website
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Probable playing XI
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, N Sheikh, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Squads
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Gulbadin Naib, Riaz Hassan, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Abdul Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Anamul Haque
BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup 2023 Live: Hello and Welcome!
Welcome to our live coverage of Match 4 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2023, which is about to commence in Lahore.