Bangladesh Seal Series Whitewash with Dominant Win Over Afghanistan

Bangladesh Seal Series Whitewash with Dominant Win Over Afghanistan

Bangladesh capped off a memorable tour of the UAE with a convincing six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With this triumph, the Tigers not only secured a 3–0 clean sweep but also reaffirmed their growing reputation as a consistent and confident T20 side on the international stage.

Match Summary

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

Match Analysis

After winning the toss, Afghanistan opted to bat first but struggled to find momentum against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. The top order collapsed under early pressure, losing wickets at regular intervals. Ibrahim Zadran (20), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (8), and Mohammad Nabi (5) fell cheaply as Afghanistan found themselves reeling at 82/6 by the 12th over. Only Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli offered brief resistance, but the Bangladeshi bowlers maintained control throughout the innings.

Afghanistan’s fall of wickets reflected their struggle:

1–20 (Ibrahim Zadran – 2.1 ov)
2–24 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 3.1 ov)
3–39 (Wafiullah Tarakhil – 5.6 ov)
4–73 (Sediqullah Atal – 10.1 ov)
5–81 (Azmatullah Omarzai – 11.3 ov)
6–82 (Mohammad Nabi – 12.3 ov)
7–98 (Rashid Khan – 14.3 ov)
8–98 (Abdollah Ahmadzai – 14.4 ov)
9–132 (Darwish Rasooli – 18.2 ov)

Bangladesh’s bowling was once again sharp and effective. The pacers struck early to dismantle Afghanistan’s top order, while the spinners kept the run rate under control. Every bowler contributed, showing the depth and versatility of the attack.

Bangladesh Seal Series Whitewash with Dominant Win Over Afghanistan

Bangladesh’s Confident Chase

Chasing 144 for victory, Bangladesh began steadily with openers Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan putting on a handy start. Emon fell for 24, but Tanzid anchored the innings beautifully with solid stroke play. Despite a couple of quick wickets in the middle overs, Jaker Ali Anik and Shamim Hossain Patwari ensured the chase stayed on track before being dismissed in quick succession.

Bangladesh’s fall of wickets:

1–24 (Parvez Hossain Emon – 4.1 ov)
2–79 (Tanzid Hasan – 10.4 ov)
3–109 (Jaker Ali Anik – 13.5 ov)
4–109 (Shamim Hossain Patwari – 13.6 ov)

From there, the middle-order duo of Saif Hassan and Nurul Hassan Sohan finished the job confidently, steering Bangladesh to 144/4 in 18 overs. The calm and composed approach from the batters highlighted the team’s growing maturity in T20 cricket.

Series Takeaways

This 3–0 whitewash is a significant achievement for Tigers, marking their dominance over a competitive Afghan side. The Tigers displayed excellent teamwork, with consistent contributions from both batters and bowlers across all matches. The bowlers, in particular, stood out with their disciplined lines and effective use of variations, while the batters chased targets smartly without unnecessary risks.

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