After a closely fought T20 series, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are now taking on each other in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah. With both teams showing their potential in the T20 format, fans are eager to see which side will come out on top in the 50-over format. The series promises to be an exciting clash between two talented and competitive teams.
Bangladesh, led by skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, were looking comfortable in their chase of a modest total of 235 runs against Afghanistan until Allah Ghazanfar's bowling onslaught. He took six wickets for just 26 runs, including a hat-trick, to lead his team to a 1-0 lead in the series. This was also Bangladesh's eighth consecutive loss in international cricket. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi and Hashamtullah Shahidi's partnership helped their team recover from a precarious situation at 71/5 and post a competitive total.
The battle between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in the first ODI of their three-match series is set to begin. Bangladesh, who lost their last Test and ODI series against India, will be looking to bounce back, while Afghanistan is riding high after their historic ODI series win against South Africa. The match will be held in Sharjah and will start at 3:30 PM IST, but unfortunately, it will not be televised in India.
With a thrilling 8-run victory over Bangladesh, Afghanistan's national cricket team qualified for their first ever T20 World Cup semifinal. The win also knocked out heavyweights Australia, who were relying on a Bangladeshi victory to advance. Captain Rashid Khan and bowler Naveen-ul-Haq were the heroes of the match, both taking four wickets each to secure the historic win. Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the semifinals, with India going up against defending champions England in the other match.
Shakib Al Hasan, captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team, has won a seat in the country's parliament following a landslide victory in the general election held on January 7. He replaced Zahid Ahsan Russel in the Ministry of Information in 2024 and has been at the helm of the Bangladesh Cricket Board since 2012. This adds to his already impressive career as a top player in the cricket world, with his team recently defeating Afghanistan with the help of top players Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammed Nabi, and Tamim Iqbal.