SCORECARDCOMMENTARY
BAN WON
ODI
BAN beat AFG by 68 runs
Man of the Match - Najmul Hossain Shanto
BAN
252-7
50.0/50 Ovrs
184-10
43.3/50 Ovrs
AFG
Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 |2nd ODI |11/9/2024
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Commentary
- That is all from this match. Bangladesh keep the series alive. It is all to play for in the third and final ODI. Join us for the action on the 11th of this month. The action starts at 10 am GMT. Join us earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!
- Najmul Hossain Shanto wins the Player of the Match award. He says he is feeling better but still has to wait till the next match. Tells he is not happy with himself as he thinks he needs to bat a bit longer. Shares the bowling group did a great job. Mentions Jaker Ali and Nasum Ahmed did well to gather some momentum which helped them a lot.
- Hashmatullah Shahidi says Bangladesh scored 40 runs in the last five overs which was the turning point. Adds they need to bowl well in the Powerplay and feels they lost wickets at crucial moments.
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- Afghanistan were in there in the chase. Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah played well but the former was dismissed thanks to a blinder from Mehidy Hasan at square leg. Afghanistan lost three wickets in six balls including the big run out of Rahmat Shah. Naib and Nabi then tried to steady the ship but once they too fell, it was all over. Credit to the way Bangladesh bowled. They kept it tight and were impressive in the field as well while Afghanistan leaked plenty on the field.
- This is a superb performance from Bangladesh and they have levelled the series. It was the crucial moments which Bangladesh won today. From the last carnage from Jaker Ali and Nasum Ahmed to three wickets in span of six balls which have made the difference. A good toss to win you reckon. Bangladesh read the conditions perfectly and laid the foundation at the top. Najmul Hossain Shanto was the mainstay as his fifty was vital on a tricky pitch. There was handy contributions from others as well but it was Jaker Ali's handy cameo that made a real difference of 15-20 runs.
- 43.3WNasum Ahmed to AM Ghazanfar, OUT! BOWLED! All over! Too full and on middle, Ghazanfar swings wildly across the line and misses his shot. It rolls through and hits the stumps. Bangladesh win by 68 runs.
- 43.20Nasum Ahmed to AM Ghazanfar, On middle, Ghazanfar sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and denies the single.
- 43.10Nasum Ahmed to AM Ghazanfar, Bowls it full and slanting on leg. Ghazanfar looks to sweep but misses. An appeal for LBW but turned down.
- END OF OVER 43 | 3 Runs & 1 Wkt | AFG 184/9
- 42.6WMustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, OUT! TAKEN! Match over? Very full and outside off, Mustafizur Rahman rolls his fingers over it. Khan makes room to hit it away but toe ends it to covers where Mahmudullah takes it with ease.
- 42.51Mustafizur Rahman to AM Ghazanfar, Full and outside off, Ghazanfar drives it to covers for a single.
- 42.40Mustafizur Rahman to AM Ghazanfar, Goes more fuller and close to off pole. Ghazanfar looks to push but misses.
- 42.30Mustafizur Rahman to AM Ghazanfar, A length ball, outside off, Ghazanfar looks to punch it away but misses.
- 42.21Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, Outside off, Khan punches it late to third man for a single.
- 42.21wdMustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, Wide! Full and going away over the tramline. Khan swings and misses.
- 42.10Mustafizur Rahman to Rashid Khan, Length ball on middle and leg. Khan defends it out.
- END OF OVER 42 | 0 Runs & 0 Wkt | AFG 181/8
- 41.60Mehidy Hasan to AM Ghazanfar, Outside off, Ghazanfar knocks it to cover. Wicket maiden and Mehidy Hasan completes his spell.
- 41.50Mehidy Hasan to AM Ghazanfar, Flatter and on middle and leg. Ghazanfar keeps it out.
- 41.40Mehidy Hasan to AM Ghazanfar, On middle, Ghazanfar defends again.
- 41.30Mehidy Hasan to AM Ghazanfar, Full and on middle, Ghazanfar solidly blocks.
- 41.20Mehidy Hasan to AM Ghazanfar, Tossed up on off, Ghazanfar defends on the front foot.
- 41.1WMehidy Hasan to Nangeyalia Kharote, OUT! STUMPED! Floats it nicely, outside off, fuller and Kharote comes down the track and swings wildly but misses. It rolls past his blade and the keeper has enough time to clip the bails off.
- END OF OVER 41 | 3 Runs & 1 Wkt | AFG 181/7