HIGHLIGHTS Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE 3 ODI Series 2025, 3rd ODI- Result, Scorecard

We are back for the second chapter to unfold! The two umpires are out there in the middle. Afghanistan players have scattered to take their respective fielding positions. Saif Hassan and Mohammad Naim will be the opening pair for Bangladesh. Azmatullah Omarzai will be starting with the new ball with two slips in place. Away we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

So, 294 is the target set on the board. Afghanistan will be keen to find some early breakthroughs to set the tone of the match. The surface has been tricky to bat on, with its slower nature making it difficult for batters to find timing and clear the ropes. There has been a noticeable turn and bounce on offer for the spinners, but under lights, will it get any easier to bat? We shall find out. The chase is coming up shortly!

Trails of wickets started falling after 173-2 in the 32nd over, and in no matter of time, it was 188-5 in 38 overs. Saif Hassan, from Bangladesh, is the man who took care of the top order single-handedly by picking three wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi tried to anchor the inning, but Bangladesh had already found their way back to the game. It was Mohammad Nabi who stood tall till the end of the inning and had a sensational knock of 62 runs off just 37 deliveries. Bangladesh were finding wickets from one end, but they had no answers to the masterclass of Nabi.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is up for a quick chat. He starts off reckoning that the wicket was challenging, so they are pleased with the total they have put up. Their partnership with Ibrahim Zadran was crucial for the team. He continues that he played sensibly, but the finish from Mohammad Nabi was more pleasing to watch. Ends up saying that they need to focus on defending this total. Their bowlers are confident, and that's key to making things work in the second inning.

The innings took off exceptionally good for Afghanistan, with the picture-perfect start of the opening duo. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran were flying high and enjoying the batting pitch. Bangladesh, in the early stages of Powerplay 1, found a couple of edges, but those never got into the palms of any fielders. They both had a partnership of 99 runs of 98 deliveries before Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed by Tanvir Islam. However, Sediqullah Atal does well to fill the shoes and absorb the pressure on Afghanistan's shoulders. They both contributed 77 runs, but things started to tumble after the fall of the second wicket.

What a thrilling end to the first inning! Mohammad Nabi, you deserve a bow. The 40-year-old really proved that age is just a number when it comes to passion and intensity. Credits to Ibrahim Zadran for scoring 95 runs and giving off a strong start, Nabi's inning at the end was the cherry on the cake for Afghanistan to post the total of 293 runs on the board.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, FOUR! What a finish to the innings Nabi has given his side with the bat. Short and wide of off, Mohammad Nabi stays leg side and flat bats this wide to the bowler's left for a boundary towards the long off fence. Afghanistan finish with 293 on the board.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, FOUR! Nabi just can't stop scoring boundaries. On a length around the pads, Mohammad Nabi moves to his left, flicks this and tickles it in between the keeper, to his left and the short fine leg fielder to his right for four more.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! FIFTY FOR NABI! Nabi is clearing the fence at will. Full toss on the pads, Mohammad Nabi swings at it and connects well from the middle of his bat. The ball sails over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, WIDE! Full and wide down the leg, Nabi leaves it. Wided.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, On a length around middle and off, Mohammad Nabi tickles this to deep square and refuses the single.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, FOUR! Nabi moves to 44, just like that. On a length around middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi flicks this behind square on the leg for four runs.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, On a length, around leg, Mohammad Nabi clears his front foot and looks to slog but misses. This wasn't far from Nabi's leg stump.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Fired on the pads, Mohammad Nabi flicks this to cow corner for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! The injury to Nahid Rana has cost Bangladesh big time. Fuller again, wide of off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz looking to dish this away from the batter. Nabi shuffles across and slogs this over the long on fence for another huge six.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! ANOTHER BIGGIE! Fuller, on off. Mohammad Nabi stands his ground and gets right underneath it. Smashes this up and over the fence towards the long on region this time for a biggie.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, THREE WIDES! Fired down the leg, Mohammad Nabi leaves it and the keeper once again fumbles to gather this. The ball races to fine leg region and the batter run two.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! The matchup works for Nabi. Tossed up on middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi steps across and slogs this right out of the middle of his bat for a gigantic biggie towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Nahid Rana is struggling with his right foot and he walks off with Mehidy Hasan Miraz stepping in to finish this over.

Nahid Rana to Bilal Sami, TWO WIDES! Good length, down the leg. Bilal Sami leaves it. The keeper fumles and the batter's cross for an extra.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Nabi, On a length around the pads, Mohammad Nabi flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and was looking for one initially. The fielder runs aggressively towards the ball and throws this towards the keeper's end. Nabi settles for just one.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Nabi, Yorker on the pads, Mohammad Nabi flicks this towards deep square for a comfortable single but Nabi denies the opportunity to remain on the strike.

Bilal Sami walks out last to bat.

Hasan Mahmud to AM Ghazanfar, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Back-to-back wickets for Hasan Mahmud as he dismisses AM Ghazanfar. Hasan Mahmud runs in aggressively from over the wicket, hits the hard length with the ball skidding into the batter. AM Ghazanfar looks to cut this around off but the bat arrives late down from his high backlight and the ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad onto the top of off. A golden duck for AM Ghazanfar.

Hasan Mahmud to Nangeyalia Kharote, OUT! TIMBER! The inexperience of Nangeyalia Kharote costs Afghanistan another dismissal. Slower one, back of a length on middle and off, Nangeyalia Kharote looks to join the party by going down on a knee and swinging for the stands. The bat swings early and the ball arrives late, beating the batter and going on to rattle the timber. Kharote would have been better off finding the gap for one and bringing Nabi back on strike.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, Yorker on off, Mohammad Nabi pushes this past the bowler for one.

Hasan Mahmud to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Mohammad Nabi gets onto the act now. Back of a length on middle and off, Mohammad Nabi stands still, stays leg side to it and pulls this out of the park towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.

Hasan Mahmud to Nangeyalia Kharote, Good length wide of off, Nangeyalia Kharote drags this with a pull towards square leg for one.

Hasan Mahmud to Nangeyalia Kharote, Hasan runs in aggressively and bends his back to bowl a short one angling into the batter. Nangeyalia Kharote gets late on the pull and mistimes it in the empty pocket towards deep mid-wicket for two.

Tanvir Islam to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller on off, Mohammad Nabi finds the fielder at mid-wicket for no run.

Tanvir Islam to Nangeyalia Kharote, SOAPY HANDS! Rishad Hossain gives a lifeline to Nangeyalia Kharote on 6. Flighted on off, Nangeyalia Kharote tries to get underneath it and take on the long off fielder but fails to do so and hits it straight to Rishad Hossain at the long off fence. Rishad Hossain goes with hard hands at it and the ball goes in and pops out for a single.

Tanvir Islam to Mohammad Nabi, Seems like an arm-delivery from Tanvir Islam, on top of the stumps. Mohammad Nabi rocks back and dabs this around cover for a quick single.

Tanvir Islam to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller one, angling into the batter. Nabi pushes this back towards the bowler.

Tanvir Islam to Nangeyalia Kharote, Pushed through on leg, Nangeyalia Kharote rolls this to long off for one.

Tanvir Islam to Nangeyalia Kharote, Tossed up wide of off, Nangeyalia Kharote drives this through the vacant extra cover region for two.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Slight round arm from Mehidy, towards the pads of Mohammad Nabi. The veteran Afghan batter gets beaten as the ball doesn't bounce enough and is hit on his front pad. A loud and confident appeal by Mehidy but the umpire shrugs it off. Mehidy Hasan Miraz asks for a review. The Ball Tracker shows that the ball has landed outside the leg and the on-field decision stays. Bangladesh lose another review.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Nangeyalia Kharote, Kharote goes a tad more full on leg, Nangeyalia Kharote drives this down to long on for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Full and on off, Nabi gently pushes this in the gap for a strike rotation.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Nangeyalia Kharote, Fired onto the pads, Nangeyalia Kharote goes for the flick but gets it edged onto the pads and deflects it through square leg for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Pushed through on off, Mohammad Nabi goes deep in his crease and punches this to long on for just one this time.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, FOUR! Nabi gets going and this will give him a lot more confidence. Tossed up, around middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi shimmies down the track and smashes this down towards the long on fence for four runs.

Rishad Hossain to Nangeyalia Kharote, Fuller on off, Nangeyalia Kharote blocks this one.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Tossed up on off, Mohammad Nabi pushes this in the gap for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Nangeyalia Kharote, Tossed up on off, Nangeyalia Kharote drives this through cover for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Tossed up, on off. Mohammad Nabi pushes it away.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Fullish, on off. Mohammad Nabi blocks it down.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller, on off and middle. Mohammad Nabi paddles it toward deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Nangeyalia Kharote, Quicker and fuller, on off. Nangeyalia Kharote pushes it back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Nangeyalia Kharote, Fuller, on off. Nangeyalia Kharote eases it away.

Nangeyalia Kharote comes out to the middle.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rashid Khan, OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! Mehidy Hasan Miraz joins the party as well! Miraz bowls it fuller, wide outside off, asking the batter to hit it. Rashid Khan lunges to lash it over sweeper cover, but fails to get the connection underneath the delivery. The ball loops toward the right of the deep cover fielder. Tawhid Hridoy is the man who sprints toward his right, diving away before taking the catch safely into his palms.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Full-length delivery, on off. Mohammad Nabi punches it toward long off for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller, around the pads. Mohammad Nabi flicks it toward square leg.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Mohammad Nabi, Pitches it up, on off. Nabi taps it toward the off side.

Rishad Hossain to Rashid Khan, Pitches it up, around off, turns it away. Rashid Khan gets beaten while performing a defence.

Rishad Hossain to Rashid Khan, Fullish, around off. Rashid Khan drills it, but straight toward the cover-point fielder.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller, around off. Mohammad Nabi pushes it toward sweeper cover for one.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Flat and fuller, just outside off. Mohammad Nabi gets down on one knee to perform the lap shot, but misses and hits on the pad.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Tad fuller, on off and middle. Mohammad Nabi defends it down.

Rishad Hossain to Rashid Khan, Short, outside off. Rashid Khan cuts it toward deep cover for a single.

Tanvir Islam to Mohammad Nabi, Beaten! Pitches it up, once again from Tanvir Islam, pitching it on off and middle, just like he bowled to Omarzai. The ball pitches, grips and turns away from the batter. Nabi looks to block it down to his front foot but misses on the outside edge.

Tanvir Islam to Rashid Khan, Flat and short, on the stumps. Rashid Khan hangs back and drives it toward deep point for one run.

Tanvir Islam to Rashid Khan, SIX! What a way to start off the inning! Tanvir bowls it short and just outside off. Rashid Khan charges down the track and plays the inside out to loft it over the sweeper cover fence for a biggie.

Rashid Khan is the new man in.

Tanvir Islam to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! CASTLED! It's the second one for Tanvir Islam! He bowls it touch fuller, on off and middle and spins it away from the right-hander. Omarzai strides out big to work it toward the leg side, but the ball sneaks past the outer edge to clip the top of the off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai has to depart, scoring 20 runs off 21 deliveries. Nabi has his hands on his head as he was the one that denied an easy single on the previous ball.

Tanvir Islam to Azmatullah Omarzai, Pitches it up, on off. Azmatullah Omarzai prods to ease it away. Azmatullah Omarzai sets off a bit early but is sent back by his partner.

Tanvir Islam to Azmatullah Omarzai, Excellent running between the wickets! Bowls it fuller, on middle and leg. Azmatullah Omarzai soft hands it toward the vacant square leg region and runs hard for the first one to complete the second.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Another back of a length, shaping it in, on leg stump. Azmatullah Omarzai stays deep inside his crease and blocks it from the inner half of his bat toward the square leg for a single.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Hard-length delivery, on off, angling it in. Azmatullah Omarzai dabs it down the track.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Back of a length, outside off. Azmatullah Omarzai looks to cut it away but misses the connection on the outer edge.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Easy pickings for Omarzai! Rana bowls fuller, spraying it down the leg. Azmatullah Omarzai, with no footwork, flicks it off his pads toward the left of the chasing deep fine leg fielder for four more runs.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Good-length delivery, on off. Azmatullah Omarzai camps back and dabs it toward the off side for no run.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Play and a miss! Slower delivery, back of a length, just outside off. Azmatullah Omarzai rocks back and looks to lash it up and over the cover region but misses on the outer edge.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the end of Afghanistan's inning..

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Pushed through on off, Mohammad Nabi blocks this out.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Short and wide outside off, Mohammad Nabi cuts this wide to the left of point for a couple of runs.

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, Short again, on middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai rolls this off his back foot through mid on for one.

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, Quicker one on off, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes this towards the bowler's left.

Rishad Hossain to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! With Azmat out in the middle, there will never be a dull moment in the field. Short of a length on middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai plants his front foot away from the line and pulls this up and over mid-wicket for four runs.

Rishad Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller on off, Mohammad Nabi tucks this away for one.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, On a length around off, Azmatullah Omarzai blocks it.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Good length on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches this crisply but straight to point.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! A boundary after more than 10 overs for Afghanistan. Short and wide outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai hops up on his toes and cuts this up and over backward point for four runs.

Nahid Rana to Mohammad Nabi, LEG BYE! Good length, around middle and off, nipping back in late onto the batter. Mohammad Nabi looks to flick but gets beaten to the late swing, maybe reverse swing from Rana. A loud appeal as the ball thuds on Nabi's pads before deflecting through short third for a leg bye. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, after consultation with his keeper and the bowler, sends this upstairs. The Ball Tracker confirms that the ball would have just kissed the leg stump and it is the umpire's call on ball hitting the stumps. A lucky escape for Nabi.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Short and wide of off, Azmatullah Omarzai cuts this to deep point for one.

Nahid Rana to Azmatullah Omarzai, Back of a length on off, Azmatullah Omarzai hops up on his toes and blocks this out.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up on off, Azmatullah Omarzai rolls this down the ground for one.

Saif Hassan to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller on off, Mohammad Nabi pushes this wide of the bowler for one.

Mohammad Nabi walks out next.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Maybe the run out was still on the back of Ikram's mind. Ikram Alikhil looks dejected while walking back to the dressing room. Seam up, straight one, on middle and leg. Ikram Alikhil, without any footwork, looks to flick this but gets beaten as the ball skids on and his bat arrives down late. Stumps are rattled as the ball strikes the woodwork. Saif Hassan has turned out to be the golden arm for Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Bangladesh.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller on off, Ikram Alikhil defends this one.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches this in the gap for one.

Saif Hassan to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller on the pads, Azmatullah Omarzai tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Tanvir Islam to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller on off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives this ot long off for one.

Azmatullah Omarzai walks out next.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, OUT! IBRAHIM ZADRAN IS RUN OUT! Nervous 90s strike again as Ibrahim Zadran, just like the last game, gets out on 95. Fired on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran looks to punch this down the track but gets it edged off the inside, rolling towards the short fine leg fielder's left. Ibrahim Zadran sets off for a single but is sent back and rightly so by his partner at the other end. Nahid Rana glides to his left, picks it up and hits the stumps directly at the keeper's end with the batter short of his crease. This is sent upstairs from the on-field umpire, and the replay shows that Ibrahim Zadran is inches away from reaching the popping crease at the striker's end.

IS THAT OUT? YES HE IS! A criminal mix-up between Ibrahim Zadran and Ikram Alikhil costs Ibrahim Zadran his wicket and a century.

Tanvir Islam to Ikram Alikhil, That's more like it from Ikram Alikhil as he plays a positive stroke. Tossed up on middle and off, Ibrahim Zadran dances down and smashes this to long on for a strike rotation.

Tanvir Islam to Ikram Alikhil, Dots are piling up for Ikram as he blocks another one around his off.

Tanvir Islam to Ikram Alikhil, Offie, around off, Ikram Alikhil pushes this back to the bowler. Not a good start from Ikram.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Under-cutter around middle and off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to long off for one.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, Floated on the pads, Ikram Alikhil tucks this around short leg for no run.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, Flatter and fuller on off, Ikram Alikhil jams it out.

Saif Hassan to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran rocks back and pushes this away for one.

Saif Hassan to Ibrahim Zadran, Quicker and flatter on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this back to the bowler.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, LEG BYE! Fuller on the pads, Ikram Alikhil plants a long way across as he gets down on a knee to ramp this. Gets it tickled off his pads toward short fine for a leg bye.

Saif Hassan to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this through mid on for one.

Tanvir Islam to Ikram Alikhil, Tossed up on middle and off, Ikram Alikhil presses in front to block but gets beaten and wears it on his front pad. A loud appeal by Tanvir but the umpire turns it down as the ball seemed to have spinning a long way.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran rolls this towards long off for one.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Tanvir Islam to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller on off, Ikram Alikhil drills this down to long on for one.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, A tad short, on off. Ibrahim Zadran goes back and away and punches this through cover for one.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Quicker one, around off. Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to short cover for no run.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, Quicker on off,  Ikram Alikhil defends this well.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, WIDE! Fired down the leg, Ikram Alikhil looks to nudge this around square leg but misses out. Nurul Hasan gathers this well, gliding down his leg and appeals for a caught behind but the umpire doesn't buy this and calls it a wide.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, What an appeal from Nurul Hasan, behind the stumps and with such an appeal, you have got to send this upstairs and Mehidy Hasan Miraz does exactly that. Floated around the pads, Ikram Alikhil presses in front to block but gets beaten on the inside as the ball comes in with the angle but he was playing for the spin. Ikram is hit on the front pad and a roaring appeal from Nurul is complemented by that from the bowler but the umpire turns it down. Mehidy Hasan Miraz sends this upstairs and the Ball Tracker shows that the ball would have missed the stumps. On-field decision stays as Bangladesh lose a review.

Saif Hassan to Ikram Alikhil, Fired around the pads, Ikram Alikhil goes for the block but misses out and wears it on his pads. Not that much of an appeal from Bangla players as this appears to be going down.

At the stroke of Shahidi's wicket, the umpires have called for drinks. After a brilliant start to this contest, Afghanistan have found themselves in some trouble, not much but some, with quick wickets falling. Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran looked at ease while they lasted but Sediq first and then Hasan Mahmud both struggled. As Hasan Mahmud departs, Ikram Alikhil walks out next to bat.

Saif Hassan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, OUT! CAUGHT! Double delight for the part-timer and Bangladesh are right back in this contest with quick wickets. Tossed up on the pads, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes for the sweep. Fails to get right on top of it and ends up getting a top edge towards Tawhid Hridoy's left behind square on leg. Tawhid Hridoy runs to his left a few yards before putting in the dive to help himself grab a sensational catch. Afghan skipper departs for 2(10).

Saif Hassan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fuller, in the line of the stumps. Hashmatullah Shahidi keeps it out off his front foot.

Saif Hassan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Quicker one on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this out.

Rishad Hossain to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fuller on middle and leg, Shahidi flicks this away in the gap for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Pushed through on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets right on top of it and blocks.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fired around off, Ibrahim Zadran goes deep in his crease and cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

Rishad Hossain to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short and wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi cuts this to deep point for one.

Rishad Hossain to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Tossed up on the pads, Hashmatullah Shahidi flicks this to mid-wicket for a dot.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Flighted on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to long off for a single.

Saif Hassan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, What an over from Saif Hassan, a wicket maiden. Quicker and flatter on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi punches this to cover for no run.

Saif Hassan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Floated on middle and off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this off his front foot.

Saif Hassan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fuller on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi defends this out.

Hashmatullah Shahidi walks out next.

Saif Hassan to Sediqullah Atal, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Saif bowls a little wide of the crease, angling into the batter. Sediqullah Atal shuffles a bit to his leg and looks to punch this down to long off for one but the ball shoots up on the batter and Atal ends up chipping this towards the left of the part-timer. Saif Hassan glides to his left and grabs hold of it.

Saif Hassan to Sediqullah Atal, Short of a length on off, Sediqullah Atal rises up with the bounce and pushes this back to the bowler for no run.

Saif Hassan to Sediqullah Atal, Atal isn't finding it easy out in the middle. Fuller on the pads, going down the leg. Sediq looks to flick but misses out and gets his on his backpad.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Quicker one on off, Sediqullah Atal cuts this well through cover for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Flighted on off, Atal drives this on the bounce towards the righ of mid off for no run.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short of a length on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this through square leg for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to short cover for no run.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up on the pads, Sediqullah Atal shimmies down the track and slogs this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this towards the cover region for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Short, on off and middle. Sediqullah Atal punches it toward cover from his backfoot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Flat and fuller, on middle. Sediqullah Atal leans on the delivery and eases it toward left of the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Full, on off. Sediqullah Atal knocks it back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Tad fuller, just outside off. Sediqullah Atal stays deep inside his crease and pushes it toward point.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Fullish, on off. Sediqullah Atal eases it toward cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller, on off, spins it toward leg. Ibrahim Zadran flicks it from the inner half of his bat toward fine leg for a single.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran taps it toward the left of the short extra cover fielder for one run.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran hops a bit to dab it away but misses with a thin air.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, around the hips of the batter. Ibrahim Zadran pulls it from the inner half of his bat toward deep fine leg for a brace.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, Full, outside off. Sediqullah Atal opens the face of his bat and drives it toward sweeper cover for a single.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Just over the fielder! Good-length delivery, just outside off. Sediqullah Atal punches it uppishly, over the point region. The ball flies just a couple of inches over the leaping point fielder and it rolls away toward the fence for a boundary.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! There we go! Back of a length from Rana, on off. Sediqullah Atal camps back and pulls it away with authority toward the far right of the deep square leg fielder for a boundary.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Pitches it up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran gets on his front foot and pushes it toward cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller, on middle and leg. Ibrahim Zadran tucks it toward sqaure leg.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, A bit careful approach from Afghanistan batters! Pitches it up, on off and middle. Ibrahim Zadran strides out and brings out his formidable defense.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Fullish, on middle. Ibrahim Zadran lunges and soft hands it toward the leg side.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Sediqullah Atal drives it gently toward long on for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Full-length delivery, just outside off. Sediqullah Atal leans on the delivery and eases it toward short extra cover.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran gets behind the bounce and dabs it toward point. Only a single from the over!

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, On a length, outside off. Sediqullah Atal steers it toward deep backward point for one.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, Play and a miss! Nahid Rana now runs from over the wicket and bowls a short one, angling across the line. Sediqullah Atal looks to pull it across the line but misses on the outer edge.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, Pitches it up, on off. Sediqullah Atal plants his front foot toward the delivery and drives it a bit uppish toward the short extra cover fielder.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, Back of a length, on off. Sediqullah Atal hops a bit and dabs it down.

Nahid Rana to Sediqullah Atal, Rana scoots round the wicket to the left-hander and bangs the ball on the deck to get some bounce. Atal hangs back and carves it away but gets beaten on the outer edge.

Shamim Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Tad fuller, outside off. Sediqullah Atal crouches low to knock it toward sweeper cover for a single.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Pitches it up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it toward long on for one run.

Shamim Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Sediqullah Atal nudges it toward long on for a single.

Shamim Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Full-length delivery, on leg. Sediqullah Atal nudges it toward mid-wicket.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran guides it toward wide backward point for a single.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran flicks it toward mid-wicket.

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, Tad fuller, just outside off. Sediqullah Atal looks to block it away but gets the outer edge. The ball rolls toward the right of the backward point fielder. He does well to tumble away and makes a half stop. Brace taken in between the wickets!

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, Short, angling it in toward the batter. Sediqullah Atal pats it back to the bowler.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Pitches it up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it toward wide cover for a single.

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up, just outside off. Sediqullah Atal flicks it toward long on for one run.

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Excellent shot! Tanvir Islam drags his length back, on middle and off. Sediqullah Atal puts on his dancing shoes and charges down the track and loft it over the head of the bowler for a boundary.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Pitches it up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it toward long off for one.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, on off. Ibrahim Zadran knocks it toward long on for one.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Shamim Hossain drags his length back, on off. Ibrahim Zadran chops it toward point for no run.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it toward sweeper cover for a couple of runs.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, on middle Ibrahim Zadran eases it toward cover.

Shamim Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Crunched away! Tad fuller, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran goes deep into his crease and cuts it hard, piercing into the gap of cover and point fielders for four more runs.

Shamim Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Pitches it up, on leg. Sediqullah Atal flicks it toward deep square for one run.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Flat and fuller, on off. Ibrahim Zadran rests it down the track.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Pitches it up, on middle. Ibrahim Zadran eases it toward left of the bowler.

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, Full-length delivery, on middle and leg. Sediqullah Atal punches it toward long on for one.

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, Fullish, outside off. Sediqullah Atal blocks it right under his eyesight.

Tanvir Islam to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up, fuller, outside off. Sediqullah Atal drives it back to the bowler.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, down the leg. Ibrahim Zadran tucks it toward deep square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, on off. Ibrahim Zadran works it toward long on and crosses for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Easy pickings for Ibrahim Zadran! Fuller, on off and middle. Zadran picks up the slot nicely and lofts it between the wide long on and deep mid-wicket fielders for four runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran leans on the delivery and eases it toward cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Short, on off, turns it away. Sediqullah Atal knocks it toward long off for one run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Full, on off. Ibrahim Zadran knocks it toward long on for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, SIX! Up, up and over! Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowls it flat and touch fuller, on off. Ibrahim Zadran skips down the track, makes the delivery a half-volley and slogs it up and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Rishad Hossain drags his length back, on middle and off. Sediqullah Atal charges down the track and pushes it gently toward mid off.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Pitches it up, on middle. Sediqullah Atal eases it back to the bowler.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Much fuller, on off. Sediqullah Atal jams it toward mid off.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it toward long off for one run.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Smart batting from Zadran! Hossain bowls it fuller, with some flight, on off and middle. Ibrahim Zadran sweeps it past the sqaure leg fielder for a boundary.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it toward short extra cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Floated on middle and leg, Atal rocks back and punches this back to the bowler for a dot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Top-spinner, on middle and off, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this to suare leg for a dot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up on off, Sediqullah Atal drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Pushed through on leg, Sediqullah Atal punches this to short mid-wicket for another dot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller on the pads, Sediqullah Atal pushes this towards the bowler's left for no run.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller on the pads, Sediqullah Atal nudges this away for a single to end the over.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Googly, read well by Zadran as he goes deep inside his crease and flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short of a length on off, Ibrahim Zadran smashes this on the boucne to point.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up on off, Sediqullah Atal flicks this to long on for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this to backward square leg and rotates.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Slider, keeps a tad low but Ibrahim Zadran does well to get bat on it and push this to cover for no run.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Floated on off, Sediqullah Atal defends this off his front foot.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, FIFTY! Ibrahim Zadran gets to his half-century with a single towards sweeper cover. Ibrahim Zadran continues to be vital in ODIs for Afghanistan.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Quicker one on off, Sediqullah Atal punches this to long off for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Sediqullah Atal, Short of a length on off, Sediqullah Atal punches this to short cover.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Fired on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this to deep square for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran jumps down the track, doesn't quite get on top but still manages to loft this to deep cover for two.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller on the pads, Sediqullah Atal flicks this to short fine for no run.

Rishad Hossain to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up on off, Sediqullah Atal blocks this out.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this to wide long off for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Quicker one on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this back to the bowler.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short of a length on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches this towards short cover.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this to deep square leg for a couple.

Sediqullah Atal comes out at 3. Afghanistan has got a good start and Sediqullah Atal has a golden opportunity to get back amongst runs with the stage set for him.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! PLUMB! Floated on off, Gurbaz prods in front to block this out but the ball comes in with the arm and beats the batter on the inside. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is hit on the front pad and a confident appeal brings curtains to his innings with the umpire raising his finger. Gurbaz, after some discussion with Ibrahim, sends this upstairs, more in hope. Nothing on the UltraEdge and three reds on the Ball Tracker confirm that the ball would have gone on and hit middle and leg. The on-field decision of OUT stays. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has to walk back after a steady start.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fuller on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes this towards the fielder for no run.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, That was almost it for Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Arm-delivery on middle and off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz runs down the track, expecting a turner but the ball comes in and almost beats him. Gurbaz gets lucky to edge this off the inside towards short fine leg for no run.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fired on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends this off his front foot towards short mid-wicket.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tossed up on middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz slogs this off the bottom of his bat towards wide long on for two here.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fuller on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes this straight to the fielder.

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short of a length on middle and off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz rocks back and pulls this to cow corner for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Quicker and flatter on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays this late and dabs this around cover-point to take one.

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Floated on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz rocks back and punches this back to the bowler.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on off, Ibrahim Zadran drops this away on off and takes one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran drives this through cover for two now.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Darted on off, Ibrahim Zadran nudges this away for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fired onto the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps across and works this towards backward square leg and takes one. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was keen on the second and he turned back for it as well but Ibrahim Zadran called 'NO' loudly and sent him back. Not so good running from Rahmanullah Gurbaz but an excellent yell of no from his partner saves the partnership.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! A nicely struck reverse for four from Gurbaz. Tossed up wide of off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz picks up the line early and goes for the reverse sweep. Ends up hitting this in the gap towards the deep third region for four runs.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Slider on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks this out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran flicks this to long on for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Now that's a really quick single. Short of a length on the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz rocks back and tucks this towards the right of mid-wicket and sets off for a quick single. A better throw towards the keeper from the fielder might have just got the number of Ibrahim Zadran running towards the keeper's end.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, WIDE! Fuller, down the leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it. Wided.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Quicker one on off, Ibrahim Zadran thumps this on the boucne to extra cover for no run.

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short of a length on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hangs back and cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

Rishad Hossain to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Flighted on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz strides to the pitch of it and keeps it out.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller on off, Ibrahim Zadran hangs back and pushes this away in the gap for one.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this to mid off for no run.

Rishad Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Floated on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Quicker one on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes this down the track for one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, In the air... and safe. Half a chance goes begging for Bangladesh. Length dragged back a shade, on off. Ibrahim Zadran jumps down the track and slogs at it. Gets it off the bottom of his bat towards the left of Shamim Hossain at the deep square leg fence. Shamim Hossain puts in a good effort, gliding to his left and diving as well to grab this but fails to even get any part of his hand on this. A couple taken.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Top-spinner from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, around middle and leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets down on a knee and goes for the sweep but the top-spin outfoxes him and it induces a top-edge of Gurbaz's bat that fall sjust in front of the fielder running in from long leg. Hasan Mahmud picks it up and thorws it back to the keeper as the batters run one.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran sweeps this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Quicker and flatter on off, Ibrahim Zadran thuds this back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ibrahim Zadran, Floated on off, Ibrahim Zadran defends this out.

In comes the skipper of Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

Hasan Mahmud to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Good length on middle and off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hits this well but finds the fielder for no run.

Hasan Mahmud to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hasan hits the hard length on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends this well.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Excellent running between the wickets. On a length, drifting down the leg. Ibrahim Zadran pushes this crisply towards mid on but calls for one early and gets on the other end within a blink of an eye.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Good length on the pads, Ibrahim Zadran punches this with a striaght bat to mid on for a dot.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Good length on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches this to mid off for no run.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, SIX! ENORMOUS! In the slot from Hasan Mahmud and Ibrahim Zadran deposit this out of the park. Slower one, right in the slot around middle and off, Ibrahim Zadran stays leg side to it and slogs this right out of the middle of his bat for a huge six over deep mid-wicket fence.

Hasan Mahmud to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, NO BALL! An extra on the other side of the Powerplay. Back of a length on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches this through point for a single. A free hit for Ibrahim Zadran and Bangladesh can change the field as the strike has been rotated on the previous ball.

End of Powerplay 1! Afghanistan will be the happier of the two sides at the end of 10 overs. They scored 66 in the Powerplay and they looked pretty firm. Gurbaz found a couple of edges, but he was fortunate enough to get away with those. Hasan Mahmud can now have 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the 40th over.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Beaten! Turn and bounce! Tanvir Islam bowls it tad fuller, pitching it just outside off and turns it away from the batter. Zardan gets on his front foot to block it away but misses on the outside edge.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Stand and deliver! Short and just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran gets on his backfoot and punches it crisply between the cover fielders for four more runs.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Tanvir Islam drags his length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran dabs it away.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, WIDE! Fuller, down the leg. Ibrahim Zadran misses on his sweep.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tanvir Islam sees the batter to make some room. He puts on more pace on the delivery and fires it to the stump. Gurbaz punches it wide cover to get one more run.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller, around the pads. Ibrahim Zadran flicks it toward wide mid-wicket for another single.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Flat and fuller, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches it toward long off and rotates the strike.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran looks to punch but gets a thick outside edge toward the left of the diving backward point for a couple of runs.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR LEG BYES! Runs are flowing for Afghanistan! Mahmud bowls it fuller, shaping it down the leg. Ibrahim Zadran looks to flick it away but misses. The ball kisses the outer part of the pad and rolls away toward the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Slower delivery, fuller, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran looks to punch it hard toward the cover region but gets beaten on the outer edge.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Pitches it up, around off. Ibrahim Zadran drills it toward mid off once again.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller, on off and middle. Ibrahim Zadran blocks it toward mid off.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Good-length delivery, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran rocks back and punches it toward the off side.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz attempts a watchful block to his front but hits on the top of his pad. Bangladesh appeals, but height might be an issue.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Full, on middle. Ibrahim Zadran drives it down the ground of a single.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Full, on the stumps. Ibrahim Zadran drives it toward extra cover.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Appeal goes round from Bangladesh for LBW, but there's a clean inside edge, but it hits the pad! Fuller, on middle and leg. Ibrahim Zadran prods and pushes it back to the bowler, but gets the inner edge onto his pad.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Full, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it toward cover.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Short, on the stumps. Ibrahim Zadran nduges it toward mid-wicket.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Edged and away! This is the second time Rana has found the edge of Gurbaz, but no luck! Pitches it up, outside off, jags it away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to carve it away, but gets the thick outer edge. The ball zips toward the far right of the slip fielder and gets the four runs.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, wide outside off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it pretty late toward deep backward point to cross for one run.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length, on middle and leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz dabs it toward square leg for a single.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, SIX! Superb ball striking from Gurbaz! Rana bowls it much fuller, on off and middle, angling it in. Rahmanullah Gurbaz shuffles across to cover the stump and flicks it uppishly, with one of the most perfect timing, using the pace of the bowler against him, to sail it over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short, of a length, shaping it in, on off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz rocks back and defends it right under his eyesight.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Good-length delivery, on off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it away from the crease.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wide! Pitches it up, much fuller, but sprays it down the leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses the flick but gets the bonus run for his team.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Short once again, on off and middle. Ibrahim Zadran dabs it from the inner half of his bat onto his pad.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Full, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran lunges and blocks it down to the track.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Tanvir Islam drags his length back, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran slices it late toward deep backward point and get a couple of runs.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short, just outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches it toward left of the long off fielder.

Tanvir Islam to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Half an appeal from the bowler, as the ball strikes the pad, but the impact is clearly outside off. Tanvir bowls it fuller, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz crouches low to sweeps it across the line but misses and wears on the pad.

Tanvir Islam to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, on off. Ibrahim Zadran knocks it toward cover.

Now, we will witness some turn on the track as Tanvir Islam joins the attack.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short, just outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends it away.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Optimum usage of the Free-Hit delivery! Rana bowls it fuller, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes for a wild swing. The ball catches the outside edge and flies over the left of the slip fielder for four runs.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, NO BALL! The ball slips from the hand of Rana and the ball loops directly toward the rib cage of the Gurbaz, as he dabs down. Free hit upcoming!

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Good-length delivery, on off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz camps back and blocks it down the track.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short of a length, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends it away.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Picture perfect from Gurbaz! Rana bowls it fuller, wide outside off, away from the seventh stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz strides out big and carves it between the cover and extra cover fielders for a boundary.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pitches it up, around the pads of the batter. Rahmanullah Gurbaz with no footwork, flicks it toward wide mid-wicket and gets a brace.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller, on middle and leg. Ibrahim Zadran eases it toward wide mid on.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length, just outside off. Ibrahim Zadran tries to push it away but gets the inner edge, onto his pad.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, FIVE WIDES! Short of a length, down the leg. Ibrahim Zadran misses the hook and it goes flying toward the left of the diving keeper. It rolls away toward deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran dabs it away.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Nicely played! Good-length delivery, shaping it in, down the leg. Ibrahim Zadran rocks back and clips it to pierce the gap of the mid-wicket and wide mid on for a boundary.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Short of a length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it toward cover.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it toward the off side.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length, outside off, jags it in. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to punch it away but gets beaten on the inside.

Mohammad Naim is walking off the field to get some medical attention after the dropped catch. We can see blood coming out from his right thumb area. Hope he is alright.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Edged and dropped! Rana bowls it fuller, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran tries to drive it away but gets nicked on the outer edge. The ball zips toward right and low of the slip fielder. Mohammad Naim tumbles away and goes with one one-handed catch, but the ball thrashes his hand toward deep backward point. Single taken.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Rana bangs a bouncer, on middle, shaping it in. Ibrahim Zadran gets on his backfoot to pull it away but misses on the outer edge.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Fullish, around off. Ibrahim Zadran leans on the delivery to drive but finds the cover fielder.

Nahid Rana to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran taps it back to the bowler.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Short of a length, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz dabs it toward third man for a single.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! A boundary to end the over! Fuller, on middle, angling it in. Ibrahim Zadran lunges halfway and drives it toward the right of the bowler. The fielder in the mid on region is placed wide, therefore no question raised for him to save the boundary.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length, on off and middle, shaping it in. Ibrahim Zadran works it toward mid-wicket from his backfoot.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran hangs back and defends it away.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Up and over! This is pure class from Zadar! He gets off the mark with that boundary. Mahmud bowls it slightly fuller, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran frees his arms, rolls his wrist while performing the punch and slices it over the cover-point fielder for four more runs.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, Hard-length delivery, on off. Ibrahim Zadran gets on his toes and blocks it down the track.

Hasan Mahmud to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length, on off. Ibrahim Zadran gets behind the bounce and dabs it toward cover.

Who will operate from the other end? Hasan Mahmud it is!

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Good-length delivery, around off, jags it away from the batter. Rahmanullah Gurbaz lets that one through.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length, outside off. Gurbaz lets it travel to the keeper.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! OH.... GLORIOUS! Nahid Rana bowls it fuller, just outside off, swings it a bit away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz prods, leans on the delivery and drives it from the middle of his bat between the cover fielders for a boundary.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, The ball is getting some good bounce on the track! Hard-length delivery, pitching it outside off, around seventh stump and jags it a bit back. Rahmanullah Gurbaz lifts his willow up and makes another leave.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Back of a length now, outside off and swings it away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz plants his front foot and shoulder arms the delivery.

Nahid Rana to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nahid Rana scoots from over the stumps and bowls it fuller, on off, shaping it in. Gubaz gets on his front foot and drives it back to the bowler.

We are all set to begin the action. The two umpires make their way out to the middle, followed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and his men. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran are the two openers for Afghanistan. Nahid Rana will open the attack for the Bangla Tigers. Rana to Gurbaz with a slip in place. Here we go!

PITCH REPORT - Athar Ali Khan and Owais Shah are pitchside with their insights. They says that the pitch looks dry and flat, with no green top to speak about. It's a good surface for batting, but it hasn't yielded high-scoring games so far. The key is to be patient and play the long game. Rahmat Shah's innings was a good example, as he worked hard to accumulate runs, and that's what teams need to do on this surface. For Bangladesh, it's crucial to adopt a similar approach against Afghanistan. The pitch slows down the ball, making it tricky to hit through the line, and precise footwork is essential

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, skipper of Bangladesh, says that will be fine to bowl first. He agrees that the batters haven't performed in the last game and it's part of the game. The batting department will take more responsibility to perform better. Also says that they will try to restrict their opposition in 200-210. Mentions that under the light, it was skidding in the last match, but this time they are ready. Ends up saying that they have four changes, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud join the playing XI.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, skipper of Afghanistan, says that they are going to bat first as it's the same pitch where they played their last ODI. In that match as well, they won the toss and decided to bat first, which actually worked, so they are going to replicate the same thing. Continues that the quality batters will surely bounce back this time. Ends up saying that they have two changes. Rahmat Shah have been ruled out for a month due to his injury, Ikram Alikhil takes his place and Bilal Sami will take the place of Bashir Ahmad.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim (In place of Tanzid Hasan), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Nurul Hasan (WK), Shamim Hossain (In place of Jaker Ali), Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud (In place of Mustafizur Rahman), Nahid Rana (In place of Tanzim Hasan Sakib).

Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ikram Alikhil (In place of Rahmat Shah), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami (In place of Bashir Ahmad).

TOSS - Afghanistan have won the toss and they will BAT first.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, are on the brink of making history with a 3-0 clean sweep. Having already sealed the series with two convincing wins, they've continued their dominance in the third match, winning by a margin of 81 runs. Ibrahim Zadran's impressive 95 and Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul were the highlights of their last game. With momentum firmly on their side, Afghanistan start as clear favourites. However, concerns over Rahmat Shah's injury might force some changes in the playing XI. Nevertheless, Afghanistan will look to complete the whitewash and continue their impressive run in the series, where they've showcased their growing maturity as a 50-over side. Stay tuned for toss and team updates.

Bangladesh will be keen to avoid a series whitewash and put up a strong fight in the final match. Despite a tough series so far, Bangladesh has shown glimpses of brilliance, with bowlers like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain doing well at times. However, their batting lineup will need to step up and fire on all cylinders to cause an upset. Bangladesh will hope to summon a strong response and give Afghanistan a run for its money. A good start from their top-order batters and some crucial partnerships will be key to their success.

A warm welcome to the finale of the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi! Cricket fans are in for a treat as these two talented teams clash in the last match of the series, that's already been sealed by Afghanistan with a 2-0 lead heading into this one.

... MATCHDAY ...

Cricket is not just a game of runs and wickets, it’s poetry in motion, written in sweat and silence! And oh boy, the desert of Abu Dhabi has been a canvas of such poetry for the last two weeks. As we arrive at the final chapter of this gripping tour, Afghanistan and Bangladesh meet again - one chasing a whitewash dream, the other fighting to rewrite their story. From the chaos of Sharjah’s T20I nights to the calm precision of ODI cricket, both sides have lived a tale of extremes. And now, it all comes down to pride, persistence, and maybe... a bit of payback. So, what’s been the theme of this tour? Dominance switched hands like a pendulum. Bangladesh began the trip roaring - clean-sweeping the T20Is 3-0 with fire in their eyes and freedom in their strokes. But come the ODIs, the tide turned dramatically! Afghanistan struck back with clinical precision, sealing the series 2-0 already. Can Bangladesh save face, or will Afghanistan pen down a reverse sweep of their own, literally and figuratively? That’s the question that will echo across Abu Dhabi. Now, let’s know a bit about the hosts - Afghanistan! My word, what a turnaround it has been. From being outplayed in the T20Is to now standing tall on the verge of a whitewash. Their recipe? Calm heads, clever spin, and a dash of Afghan fearlessness. Ibrahim Zadran’s 95 in the second ODI was pure class on a tough pitch - steady as a monk, sharp as a sword. Rashid Khan? He just hypnotised Bangladesh with a 5-fer. And how about Azmatullah Omarzai - batting, bowling, fielding - he’s basically Afghanistan’s all-round insurance policy. But are they flawless? Not quite! Their middle order still wobbles like a camel on roller skates. Rahmat Shah’s injury scare, Sediqullah Atal’s inconsistency, and Hashmatullah Shahidi’s need for a big captain’s knock could haunt them if early wickets tumble. Yet, the confidence they carry right now could power an entire solar plant. Their spinners have weaved magic, their pacers have chipped in, and their fielding - oh, that’s been pure heart. Afghanistan knows, one final push and they etch their biggest ODI whitewash against Bangladesh ever. And now, onto Bangladesh - the tigers who once roared in Sharjah but seem to have lost their growl in Abu Dhabi. What’s gone wrong? Perhaps fatigue, or maybe Afghanistan’s slow poison of spin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the captain, has been their lone fighter - batting, bowling, leading, almost babysitting the scoreboard himself. Tawhid Hridoy showed grit in the first ODI, but where are the rest? Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Jaker Ali - those names need to shine tonight if Bangladesh want to end this series with a roar instead of a whimper. Can their bowlers spark a comeback? Possibly! Tanzim Hasan Sakib has impressed with his swing and spirit, while Mehidy’s guile keeps him the best bet on this sluggish track. But oh, the elephant in the room - Rashid Khan! How do they stop him? Maybe by praying, maybe by sweeping, or maybe both. Their biggest task is mental - believe they can beat this Afghan juggernaut again, just like they did a week ago in T20Is. Because cricket, like life, loves a surprise comeback. Strategies? Afghanistan’s strength lies in control. They strangle the opposition with spin and squeeze runs dry. Bangladesh’s key is tempo - playing fearless yet smart cricket. Can they find the balance? Can someone play a defining knock to shut Rashid’s party down? Questions galore, answers await the evening breeze of Abu Dhabi. And oh, what about the pitch? The Zayed Stadium wicket has behaved like a moody artist - sometimes slow, sometimes deceptive. Expect another spin-heavy contest, where anything around 250 could be gold dust. The heat will test endurance, the lights will test nerves. Add dew into the mix, and it’s going to be a spicy, slippery finale. So, who holds the upper hand? On paper, Afghanistan! On passion, maybe both! Because when two teams play with heart, records don’t matter, only moments do. Will Afghanistan script a fairytale finish, or will Bangladesh claw one back for dignity? One thing’s sure - the desert’s about to echo with roars, spins, and maybe a few sighs of relief!