BAN vs AFG, Asia Cup, 2022 : Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score, Full Scorecard and Match Updates

nd Innings Afghanistan

131/3 (18.3 OV) RR 7.08

BATTING

Hazratullah Zazai lbw b Mosaddek Hossain

Rahmanullah Gurbaz st Mushfiqur Rahim b Shakib Al Hasan

Ibrahim Zadran not out

Mohammad Nabi lbw b Mohammad Saifuddin

Najibullah Zadran not out

Karim Janat

Rashid Khan

Azmatullah Omarzai

Naveen-ul-Haq

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Total 131/3 (18.3 OV) RR 7.08

Fall of Wickets

1-15 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 4.1 ov), 2-45 (Hazratullah Zazai, 9.2 ov), 3-62 (Mohammad Nabi, 13 ov)

BOWLING

Shakib Al Hasan

Mustafizur Rahman

Mahedi Hasan

Taskin Ahmed

Mosaddek Hossain

2.3

Mohammad Saifuddin

st Innings Bangladesh

127/7 (20.0 OV) RR 6.35

BATTING

Mohammad Naim b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Anamul Haque lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Shakib Al Hasan b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mushfiqur Rahim lbw b Rashid Khan

Afif Hossain lbw b Rashid Khan

Mahmudullah c Ibrahim Zadran b Rashid Khan

Mosaddek Hossain not out

Mahedi Hasan run out (Rahmanullah Gurbaz / Azmatullah Omarzai)

Mohammad Saifuddin not out

Taskin Ahmed

Mustafizur Rahman

Total 127/7 (20.0 OV) RR 6.35

Fall of Wickets

1-7 (Mohammad Naim, 2 ov), 2-13 (Anamul Haque, 4 ov), 3-24 (Shakib Al Hasan, 5.2 ov), 4-28 (Mushfiqur Rahim, 6.2 ov), 5-53 (Afif Hossain, 10.3 ov), 6-89 (Mahmudullah, 15.4 ov), 7-127 (Mahedi Hasan, 19.5 ov)

BOWLING

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Naveen-ul-Haq

Rashid Khan

Mohammad Nabi

Azmatullah Omarzai

nd Innings Afghanistan

That's it then from this game and Afghanistan have qualified for the Super 4 phase, leaving one more space in Group B. The action in the Asia Cup 2022 continues on Wednesday, 31st August as India take on Hong Kong in Dubai in a Group A clash. India can join Afghanistan in the next phase of the competition with a win in that game. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but our build-up, as usual, will begin a lot earlier. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (4-0-16-3) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant spell. Mujeeb starts by congratulating his entire nation and teammates. He says that he did not get the chance to bowl at the start in the previous game, but he likes to bowl in the Powerplay. Adds that he played in Sharjah before and knows the pitch well. Mentions that his whole plan was to bowl wicket to wicket and that helped him to get the wickets.

Mohammad Nabi, the captain of Afghanistan starts by thanking the almighty. He says that everyone knows how incredible the two spinners are. Also says that Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan are world-class bowlers. Adds that they were ahead in the game by taking early wickets and that was their plan. Mentions that they do have some power-hitters in the ranks. Praises Najibullah Zadran's effort for the way he ended the game.

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that it is tough when you lose four wickets in the first 7-8 overs. Adds that they were 10-15 runs short. He praises his bowlers for this performance and says that they were in the game for 15 overs but credits the Afghani batters for their performance. Ends by saying that they will need to improve their batting and comeback harder in the next match.

The Presentation ceremony...

The man of the moment, Najibullah Zadran is down for a quick chat. He starts by thanking the almighty and by congratulating the whole nation on this victory. Adds that he looked for the straight hits and took his time to settle in. Says that he aimed to play his natural game and kept it simple. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony.

Earlier in the game, Shakib Al Hasan opted to bat first and almost instantly, the decision backfired. Bangladesh lost early wickets in the Powerplay as Mujeeb Ur Rahman ran right through their top order and they were pushed onto the back foot. Mosaddek Hossain and Mahmudullah did manage to build up a stand and Mosaddek played a gem of a knock to take his side to a total that was a bit better than a run-a-ball. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan both picked up three wickets each and were simply sensational. With a low target to chase down, all Afghanistan needed was one big stand and that came for the fourth wicket between Ibrahim Zadran and Najibullah Zadran, with the latter taking the game completely away from the opposition and Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for the Super 4 phase.

Bangladesh will be disappointed in the end as their batters just didn't put up enough runs on the board. Their spinners, however, were almost as good as their counterparts but just couldn't pick up enough wickets. Their pacers were bang average and one would have expected much better from the likes of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Bangladesh will now have to battle it out against Sri Lanka in their next game and whoever wins that one will make it to the Super 4.

Afghanistan have come into this tournament high on confidence and they are playing to the best of their abilities. They needed just 128 runs to win but given the nature of the wicket, it wasn't going to be easy. Both openers got starts and then got out and the skipper too couldn't put up a fight. It was Ibrahim Zadran who held up one end beautifully and when it mattered most, Najibullah Zadran targeted the Bangladeshi pacers and hit them to all corners and even finished proceedings with a biggie. He remained unbeaten on 43 off just 17 balls and that 69-run stand between the two Zadrans was enough for Afghanistan to win the game.

We have witnessed yet another thriller of a game in the Asia Cup. Well, we were on the verge of one but Najibullah Zadran has just powered Afghanistan into the Super 4 by flexing his muscles. The game was hanging on a knife's edge but it is Afghanistan who have made it back-to-back wins in the competition and they have done so very convincingly.

18.3

over

18.3 | 7 Runs | HH: 131/3

18.3

Mosaddek Hossain to Najibullah Zadran, SIX! Najibullah Zadran finishes things off in style! This is tossed up, full and on off, Najibullah Zadran smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie. Afghanistan WIN BY 7 WICKETS. Also, they have made it to the Super Four.

18.2

Mosaddek Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran mistimes his pull towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

18.1

Mosaddek Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, full and on leg, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it to mid-wicket.

over

18 | 22 Runs | HH: 124/3

17.6

Mohammad Saifuddin to Najibullah Zadran, SIX! TWO IN A ROW! It is full, outside off. Zadran clears his front leg and smokes it over the long off fence for another maximum. The Bangladesh fans are silent now.

17.5

Mohammad Saifuddin to Najibullah Zadran, SIX! This is huge! Back of a length, on off. Najibullah Zadran stays back and throws his blade at it. The ball flies over the fine leg fence.

17.5

Mohammad Saifuddin to Najibullah Zadran, WIDE! It is full, wide of off, outside the tramline. Wided.

17.4

Mohammad Saifuddin to Najibullah Zadran, Full length, on off. Zadran gets an inside edge on his pads.

17.3

Mohammad Saifuddin to Najibullah Zadran, FOUR! Najibullah Zadran gets into the act now! A length ball, outside off. Zadran picks up the length early and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

17.2

Mohammad Saifuddin to Ibrahim Zadran, Length ball, on the pads, Zadran flicks it to deep square leg and crosses for one.

17.1

Mohammad Saifuddin to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Incredible shot! Ibrahim Zadran seems to be in a hurry to end things here. It is full length, on the pads. Zadran flicks it over mid-wicket. It goes through the gap and over the fence.

Mohammad Saifuddin (1-0-5-1) is back on.

over

17 | 17 Runs | HH: 102/3

16.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Ibrahim Zadran, A single to end the over! A length ball, outside off. Zadran drives it through covers for one. A great over for Afghanistan. 17 runs off it.

16.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Najibullah Zadran, A length ball, outside off. Zadran slices it over point. It lands safely and they take one. Afghanistan are back in the game.

16.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Najibullah Zadran, SIX! BANG! For the second time in this over a wide ball is followed by a maximum. 100 is up for Afghanistan. It is full, outside off. Najibullah Zadran hits it flat and hard over the man at long off for a maximum.

16.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Najibullah Zadran, WIDE! Rahman now serves it full, wide outside off and outside the tramline. Wide called.

16.3

Mustafizur Rahman to Najibullah Zadran, Swing and a miss! Rahman comes 'round the wicket. It is in the slot, around off. Zadran looks to heave it away but misses. The ball swings past the off pole.

16.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Najibullah Zadran, SIX! Zadran steps on the gas this time. It is a length ball, on the pads. Zadran swivels and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. There was a man in the deep but he could just look it sail over him.

16.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Najibullah Zadran, WIDE! Rahman hurls in a short ball, wide outside off. This one flies off the deck. Zadran leaves it alone. Wide called due to height.

16.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Ibrahim Zadran, A length ball, outside off. Zadran steers it to third man for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman (2-0-13-0) is brought back into the attack.

over

16 | 9 Runs | HH: 85/3

15.6

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, Flatter and full, on off, Najibullah Zadran goes for the big shot again but misses it completely. 43 runs needed in 23 balls now.

15.5

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, SIX! BANG! This is tossed up, full and on off, Najibullah Zadran stays there and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

15.4

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, A half-volley, on off, Najibullah Zadran drives it straight to covers.

15.3

Mahedi Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Slower through the air, short and on off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block it but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket. They cross.

15.2

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, Full agian and on off, Najibullah Zadran slaps it down to long on for a run.

15.1

Mahedi Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Floated, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran forces it towards long on for one.

over

15 | 11 Runs | HH: 76/3

14.6

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it towards mid-wicket for one. 11 runs from the over then.

14.5

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Two in a row! This is full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran makes room and smashes it wide of the mid off fielder for a boundary.

14.4

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Tremendous shot! This is on a hard length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran stays there and just opens the face of his bat at the last moment to guide it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.

14.3

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, Fuller one and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran slices it up in the air and towards sweeper cover. The ball falls in no man's land and they pick up two runs.

14.2

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, Swing and a miss! This is on a good length and on off, shaping away, Ibrahim Zadran has a wild swing at it but misses.

14.1

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, A dot! This is full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran goes for the slog but gets an inside edge onto his pads and goes nowhere. The crowd is cheering every dot ball.

over

14 | 3 Runs | HH: 65/3

13.6

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, A dot to end the over! A really good over for Bangladesh. It is tossed up, outside off, Zadran mistimes it back to the bowler.

13.5

Mahedi Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, A single now as this is worked to long on.

13.4

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, Quicker and full, on off. Zadran makes room and slashes it to deep point for a single.

13.3

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, Fuller, at the stumps. Zadran eases it back to the bowler.

13.2

Mahedi Hasan to Najibullah Zadran, Full and on off, defended out.

13.1

Mahedi Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Around off, Zadran hits it to long on for a single.

Najibullah Zadran is the new man in.

over

13 | 5 Runs | HH: 62/3

12.6

Mohammad Saifuddin to Mohammad Nabi, OUT! LBW! Mohammad Saifuddin picks up the wicket off the last ball. Bangladesh players are celebrating and they know they have got their man here. It is a length ball, on off, it skids on. Mohammad Nabi shuffles across and looks to tickle it leg side. He ends up playing all around it and gets rapped on the pads. Mohammad Saifuddin appeals and the finger goes up. Mohammad Nabi has a chat with his partner but decides against the review.

12.5

Mohammad Saifuddin to Ibrahim Zadran, A single now! Slower short delivery, on off. Zadran waits for it and dabs it down to third man. They cross.

12.4

Mohammad Saifuddin to Ibrahim Zadran, On a length, around off. Zadran opens the face of the bat and guides it to point.

12.3

Mohammad Saifuddin to Ibrahim Zadran, Good length, on middle and leg. Zadran tucks it to deep square leg. The batters push hard and get two runs. This is really good running.

12.2

Mohammad Saifuddin to Mohammad Nabi, Length again, on the pads, Nabi hangs back and flicks it to deep square leg for one.

12.1

Mohammad Saifuddin to Ibrahim Zadran, This is a length ball, on the pads, Zadran flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Mohammad Saifuddin to have a bowl now.

over

12 | 3 Runs | HH: 57/2

11.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it towards long off for a single. A brilliant from Shakib Al Hasan comes to an end. He conceded only 13 runs and picked up one wicket in his four overs.

11.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Another dot as this full delivery is knocked towards covers.

11.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Flighted, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out.

11.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Floated, full and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drills it towards deep point region for a brace.

11.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Full again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards covers.

11.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran leans on and drives it towards mid off.

over

11 | 6 Runs | HH: 54/2

10.6

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Nabi, FOUR! Nicely played! This is full and on middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi helps it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. The last ball spoils the over for Taskin Ahmed.

10.5

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, Bangs in a short delivery, on off, Ibrahim Zadran upper cuts it on the bounce towards third man. A single taken and 50 comes up for Afghanistan.

10.4

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Nabi, This is on a good length and on leg, Mohammad Nabi eases it towards long on for a single.

10.3

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Nabi, On a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi blocks it out.

10.2

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Nabi, Length again, on middle, angling in, Mohammad Nabi looks to cut from close to his body but gets an bottom edge towards the keeper where Mushfiqur Rahim moves to his right to stop it.

10.1

Taskin Ahmed to Mohammad Nabi, This is on a hard length and on middle, Mohammad Nabi guides it off his backfoot towards point.

Drinks break! The game is very evenly poised at the moment. The wicket has a lot in it for the bowlers and Bangladesh have done a really good job till now. Afghanistan know that they need one big stand in order to get ahead in the game. With 80 needed off 60 deliveries, it is anybody's game at the moment. A fascinating final passage of play awaits. Also, Taskin Ahmed (1-0-5-0) is back on.

over

10 | 3 Runs | HH: 48/2

9.6

Mosaddek Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, A dot to end the over. On the stumps. Zadran pushes it gently towards extra cover. A wicket-taking over of Hossain comes to an end.

9.5

Mosaddek Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Another single now! Fuller, on the stumps. Nabi shuffles and flicks it to long on. They cross.

9.4

Mosaddek Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Zadran pushes this full delivery through mid off for one.

9.3

Mosaddek Hossain to Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Nabi is off the mark instantly! It is full, outside off. Nabi drives it to sweeper cover for one.

The skipper, Mohammad Nabi walks in at number 4.

9.2

Mosaddek Hossain to Hazratullah Zazai, OUT! LBW! It looks plumb and the umpire agrees as well. Zazai has a chat with his partner and takes the review. Coming to the delivery, Hossain goes 'round the wicket, it is coming in with the angle, on middle. Hazratullah Zazai gets low and looks to whip it across the line. He misses and gets rapped on the pads. It looks to be plumb. The umpire raises his finger. The review though does not work in favour of Afghanistan, as the Ball Tracking confirms that it is umpire's call on the ball hitting the wickets. Afghanistan lose their batter here but not the review.

9.1

Mosaddek Hossain to Hazratullah Zazai, It is floated, outside off. Zazai looks to cut it away but misses.

over

9 | 8 Runs | HH: 45/1

8.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Hazratullah Zazai, Back of a length, on off. Zazai pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more. A good over for Afghanistan, 8 runs off it.

8.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Hazratullah Zazai, FOUR! Cracking shot! This should ease some pressure. It is a slower delivery, fuller in length, outside off. Zazai waits for it and slaps it along the ground through covers. It races away through the gap for a boundary.

8.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Ibrahim Zadran, Rahman serves it a bit shorter, on the body. Zadran flicks it behind square on the leg side for one more.

8.3

Mustafizur Rahman to Hazratullah Zazai, Good length, on fourth stump. Zazai makes some room and steers it towards backward point. They take a single.

8.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Hazratullah Zazai, A dot now! Back of a length, around off. Zazai gets it back to the bowler off the inner half.

8.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Ibrahim Zadran, Full length, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it to sweeper cover. They take one.

over

8 | 2 Runs | HH: 37/1

7.6

Mosaddek Hossain to Hazratullah Zazai, Quicker one, full and on the leg stump, Hazratullah Zazai misses his flick and the ball hits the pads. Only 2 runs from the over.

7.5

Mosaddek Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Floated, short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it towards deep square leg for one.

7.4

Mosaddek Hossain to Ibrahim Zadran, Short again and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to the right of the bowler where Mosaddek Hossain cuts it out.

7.3

Mosaddek Hossain to Hazratullah Zazai, A bit short and on off, Hazratullah Zazai moves back and forces it towards long off for a single.

7.2

Mosaddek Hossain to Hazratullah Zazai, Flatter and around middle and leg, Hazratullah Zazai looks to sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

7.1

Mosaddek Hossain to Hazratullah Zazai, Tossed up, full and on off, Hazratullah Zazai knocks it back to the bowler.

Mosaddek Hossain is now brought into the attack.

over

7 | 6 Runs | HH: 35/1

6.6

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, Good comeback from Taskin! He bowls it on a length and on middle, angling in, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards mid on. A dot!

6.5

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Width on offer and punished! This is on a hard length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran stays there and smashes it over point for a boundary.

6.4

Taskin Ahmed to Hazratullah Zazai, Another length delivery, on the pads, Hazratullah Zazai misses his flick and the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. They cross.

6.3

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran hops up and pushes it towards covers for a single. Tight bowling from Taskin!

6.2

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, This is on a good length and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran knocks it to the leg side.

6.1

Taskin Ahmed to Ibrahim Zadran, Taskin Ahmed start with a sharp bouncer! This is short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran sways away from it.

over

6 | 10 Runs | HH: 29/1

5.6

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Length ball, around off, this is cut away again but straight towards the cover region. At the end of the Powerplay, Afghanistan are 29/1!

5.5

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, FOUR! That is raw power from Hazratullah Zazai. On a length and at the stumps, Zazai hangs back and punches it past the diving fielder at mid off for a boundary.

5.4

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, On the pads, Zazai flicks it past the man at square leg and picks up a couple of runs.

5.3

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, And again! Quicker and flatter, cut away off the back foot towards cover-point.

5.2

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Flatter again, around off, this is tapped away towards point.

5.1

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, EDGED AND FOUR! Quicker delivery, from around the wicket and fired in on off stump. Hazratullah Zazai goes back to a full ball and looks to cut close to his body. The ball takes the inside edge and misses the off stump by a whisker before running away into the fence.

over

5 | 4 Runs | HH: 19/1

4.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, A hint of flight on that occasion, looped up on off stump. Ibrahim Zadran solidly defends it off the front foot.

4.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, A bit slower and shorter, on off stump. Hazratullah Zazai has to wait for it and he taps it in front of mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

4.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, Length ball, on the pads, this is pushed towards mid on for one more.

4.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, A bit fuller and on middle, Zazai stays inside the crease and watchfully works it leg side for a run.

4.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Ibrahim Zadran, On middle and leg, this is worked away through mid-wicket for a single.

Ibrahim Zadran is the new man in.

4.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! STUMPED! Shakib Al Hasan does eventually get Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Bangladesh have their first wicket! Nicely flighted, on a length and pushed wider. Gurbaz dances down the track but gets completely beaten in the flight. The ball turns away a touch after picthing and Mushfiqur Rahim has all the time in the world to whip off the bails. Gurbaz was looking edgy and now has to depart.

over

4 | 4 Runs | HH: 15/0

3.6

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Zazai backs away and Mahedi Hasan sees this Hasan follows the batter and angles it into the body. Zazai gets an inside edge and is lucky that the ball didn't go on to hit the stumps.

3.5

Mahedi Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Flatter delivery around leg stump, Gurbaz goes deep in his crease and pushes it down to long on for a single.

3.4

Mahedi Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Back to around the wicket now. This is fired in on the pads, Gurbaz looks to work it leg side but the ball holds a bit in the surface again.

3.3

Mahedi Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Switches to over the wicket now for the right-hander. This is fired in full and at the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz wrists it through mid-wicket and picks up an easy couple of runs.

3.2

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Quicker delivery, a bit on the shorter side and around off. Zazai punches this one through extra cover and rotates the strike.

3.1

Mahedi Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Around off, Hazratullah Zazai just punches it towards mid off.

Mahedi Hasan comes into the attack now.

over

3 | 4 Runs | HH: 11/0

2.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Flatter one, close to the off pole, this is cut away to sweeper cover for one more.

2.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length again and this one holds a bit in the surface. Gurbaz waits for it and pushes it down the ground for a run.

2.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Length ball, around middle and this is tucked away towards mid-wicket.

2.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Quicker one, around middle, punched off the back foot towards mid on for a single.

2.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, DROPPED! A chance goes begging early for Bangladesh and how much will this cost them? A tad shorter and around middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz mistimes the pull off the back foot and hits it flat towards long on. Mahmudullah over there comes forward but spills the low catch. Single taken.

2.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pre-meditates and moves past the leg stump. Shakib Al Hasan follows him and floats it around leg stump. Gurbaz plays it onto the off side.

over

2 | 5 Runs | HH: 7/0

1.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Good half stop! Length again, around off, this is nicely driven on the up but the man at cover dives to his left and gets a hand on it. Just the single then.

1.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A touch fuller, on middle and skidding through. Gurbaz plays it out with soft hands towards cover.

1.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hits the hard length now, around off, Gurbaz hops onto the back foot and defends it back onto the deck.

1.3

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Length ball, angled across the right-hander. Gurbaz steps out and looks to swing across the line but gets beaten past the inside edge.

1.2

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Overpitched and punished! Right in the slot around off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz makes a bit of room and thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

1.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, It is full, angled across the right-hander, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it alone.

Mustafizur Rahman to share the new ball.

over

1 | 2 Runs | HH: 2/0

0.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Risky single but they make it in time! On off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches it straight towards mid off and sets off the for the single. Hazratullah Zazai is a bit late to set off and the throw comes in at the striker's end. It is a direct hit and it is sent upstairs. The replays show that Zazai made it in time.

Is it a run out? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays confirm that the batter is safe. The big screen shows NOT OUT.

0.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On the pads and pushed awya towards mid on.

0.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Flatter delivery, around off, Gurbaz backs away and cuts it straight towards point.

0.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Good length, from around the wicket and on off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends it out.

0.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Quicker again, angled onto middle, Zazai forces it off the back foot and towards mid on for a quick single. Afghanistan are up and running here.

0.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Hazratullah Zazai, Shakib starts off with a quicker and shorter ball on off. Hazratullah Zazai gets pushed onto the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.

st Innings Bangladesh

We are back. Bangladesh players make their way out on the middle. Followed by Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz who walk out to open for Afghanistan. It will be Shakib Al Hasan to start with the new ball.

... The Run Chase ...

Right then. Afghanistan does not have a stiff mountain to climb here. They will surely back their batters to chase this down. Also, lets not forgot about the dew in play. Bangladesh need to start well with the ball to make something of the game. Do join us to find out how things pan out in the second essay.

Rashid Khan is in for a quick chat. He starts by thanking God for his performance and says that it is all about performing for the team and whenever they need him, he tries to keep it simple. Adds that it is hard on this wicket to play shots off the back foot and they had a talk about it. Says that once Mujeeb bowled that first over, they were mindful of the length and stuck to it. Adds that they need to play positive cricket and regardless of what happens, it is important to go out and express yourself.

Afghanistan were brilliant with the ball. They kept asking the right questions and made the batters work hard for runs. The two leg spinners, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan completely dismantled the Bangladeshi attack. The former ran riot with the new ball, while the latter dominated the proceedings in the middle overs. They both took three wickets each. Afghanistan were also brilliant in the field throughout the innings.

Bangladesh were off to a horrific start. They had the supporters on their back but the batters could not keep up with the pressure from the opposition. They certainly lacked partnerships in the middle which lead them to a below-par score. They lost three wickets inside the Powerplay and were unable to stable the ship ever since. Mosaddek Hossain added some impetus to the total with his brisk innings of 48 runs. The bowler's don't have much to fight for but will come out with an aggressive intent. A few early wickets and it could turn up the heat in Sharjah.

Afghanistan were on top for the most part of the innings. They will be a bit hurt with the way they leaked runs in the death overs but nonetheless would be the happier side going into the break. Bangladesh would've ended below 100 runs if not for Mosaddek Hossain's innings.

over

20 | 7 Runs | HH: 127/7

19.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mosaddek Hossain, What an excellent delivery to finish off the innings by Azmatullah Omarzai and he concedes just 7 runs! This is a pacy wide yorker, perfectly bowled, just inside the tramline. Mosaddek Hossain backs away and leaves it in hopes of it being called a wide but it was just perfect. Mosaddek stays unbeaten on 48 and Bangladesh end with 127/7 on the board!

19.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mahedi Hasan, OUT! RUN OUT! A misunderstanding in the middle and Mahedi Hasan has to go back to the hut. This is a bouncer, on middle, Mahedi Hasan looks to pull it but misses and the ball carries towards the keeper. However, Mosaddek Hossain wants the run and sets off, Hasan did not see him untill he is already in the batting end and moves out of his crease then. The keeper throws the ball back to the bowler and he does the rest. Also, Mohammad Saifuddin is the next batter but he will be at the non-striker's end.

19.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mahedi Hasan, FOUR! What a shot! This is full and on off, Mahedi Hasan thinks about playing the ramp shot, but adjusts well and scoops it over the keeper for a boundary.

19.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mosaddek Hossain, A slower one, on a yorker length and on off, Mosaddek Hossain digs it to the right of he short third man felder but the fielder does well to stop it. They cross.

19.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mahedi Hasan, A low full toss, on middle, Mahedi Hasan drills it towards deep extra cover for just a run. Nabi does well to cut it out in the deep.

19.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mosaddek Hossain, This is on a good length and on leg, Mosaddek Hossain slaps it towards long off for a single.

over

19 | 9 Runs | HH: 120/6

18.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mahedi Hasan, FOUR! Nice innovation! Fazalhaq Farooqi tries to go for the yorker, but misses and it ends up being a full toss on off, Mahedi Hasan moves across and ramps it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

18.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mosaddek Hossain, A low full toss, Mosaddek Hossain looks to work it to the leg side but gets a leading edge towards covers. He sets off for the run, Nabi has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. The batters get the run.

18.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mahedi Hasan, A slower one now, short and on middle, Mahedi Hasan waits for it and only manages to pull it towards short fine leg for a single.

18.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mosaddek Hossain, Pulls his length back a bit and on off, Mosaddek Hossain clears his front leg and cuts it towards wide third man for a run.

18.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mahedi Hasan, Full again and around off, Mahedi Hasan mistimes his lofted drive through covers for another run.

18.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mosaddek Hossain, Full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain drives it towards sweeper cover for just one.

over

18 | 8 Runs | HH: 111/6

17.6

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahedi Hasan, Slower one, bowled into the deck and around off. Mahedi Hasan goes right across the off stump and looks to scoop it over the keeper's head but fails to make a connection.

17.5

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, Good comeback by Naveen! Nails the yorker on off stump, Mosaddek Hossain just about manages to get an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes nowhere but the batters scamper through for a run.

17.4

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, FOUR! Mosaddek Hossain is getting Bangladesh closer and closer to a defendable total. Full and outside off, pace on and Mosaddek makes brilliant use of the pace. Mosaddek hangs deep and opens the face of the bat at the last moment to steer it past short third man for a boundary.

17.3

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahedi Hasan, Slower delivery, very full and hugging the tramline outside off. Mahedi Hasan gets low and lofts it over covers for a single.

17.3

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahedi Hasan, WIDE! Goes full and wide again but this time it's a bit too wide for the umpire's liking.

17.2

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahedi Hasan, Excellent delivery! Pacy delivery, full and wide, Mahedi Hasan can't reach it.

17.1

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, Naveen-ul-Haq comes back into the attack and delivers a slower ball, shorter and outside off. This is pulled away in front of mid-wicket for a single.

over

17 | 8 Runs | HH: 103/6

16.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mahedi Hasan, Very full and pace on this time, at the stumps. Mahedi Hasan just blocks it back towards the bowler.

16.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mosaddek Hossain, Another full toss, outside off and dipping on the batter. Mosaddek Hossain slaps it towards deep point for just a single this time.

16.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mahedi Hasan, Smart from Mahedi Hasan, just turning the strike over. Slower again, on a length and pushed wider. This is tapped towards cover-point for one more.

16.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mosaddek Hossain, Another slower delivery and on the shorter side, close to the off pole. Mosaddek waits for it and plays it towards short third man for a run.

16.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mosaddek Hossain, FOUR! Mosaddek Hossain keeps on punishing the bad deliveries. With point and third man inside the circle, Fazalhaq Farooqi serves a juicy full toss outside off. Mosaddek just opens the face of the bat and steers it behind point for a boundary.

Almost 4 overs left now! Bangladesh will be looking to go all guns-blazing in the death now. They have nothing to lose here. Can Afghanistan continue to pile up the pressure?

16.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mahedi Hasan, Farooqi starts off the new spell with a slower delivery, bowled into the deck and on off. Mahedi Hasan hangs back and keeps it down on the off side, scampering across for a single as well.

over

16 | 8 Runs | HH: 95/6

15.6

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, FOUR! Quicker one, down the leg side, Mosaddek Hossain manages to get a bit of bat on it and the ball races past the diving fielder at short fine leg for a boundary. Mosaddek holds the key now for Bangladesh.

15.5

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, A googly now, sliding onto the pads, Mosaddek Hossain tickles it past the man at short fine leg and the batters get a couple of runs.

Mahedi Hasan is the new batter in.

15.4

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, OUT! TAKEN! Ibrahim Zadran takes a fine catch in the deep and Mahmudullah has to depart! He tries to take on Rashid, but holes out this time. This is floated, full and on leg, turning away a bit, Mahmudullah tries to go for the slog-sweep against the spin, but gets it more of his bottom of the bat. The ball goes up in the air and towards deep mid-wicket where Ibrahim Zadran moves towards the ball, dives forward and takes a good catch. This shot was not needed at all considering this is the last over of Rashid. Bangladesh lose their sixth now.

15.3

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, Fullish length around off, Mosaddek Hossain just bunts it out towards silly mid on and sets off for a quick single.

15.2

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, NOT OUT! This is flighted, full and on middle, turning away, Mosaddek Hossain makes room to slog it over extra cover, but misses. The keeper is quick to gather and takes the bails off. There is an appeal for stumping and the umpires sends it upstairs. They UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. The replays shows that Mosaddek Hossain has managed to keep some part of his boot behind the line when the wickets are broken. He survives.

Is it stumped? The square leg umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The UltraEdge first confirms that there is no bat involved. The side-on angle shows that Mosaddek Hossain has his back leg grounded and some part is behind the crease as well. The big screen shows NOT OUT. Everything going Bangladesh's way now. Will they be able to make the most of the momentum here?

15.1

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Tossed up, full and on middle, Mahmudullah drills it towards wide long on for a single.

Change. Rashid Khan (3-0-14-2) comes back into the attack.

over

15 | 8 Runs | HH: 87/5

14.6

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahmudullah, Another single to end the over as this full delivery is flicked away through mid-wicket by Mahmudullah.

14.5

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, Bangs in short this time, on off, Mosaddek Hossain pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one more.

14.4

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahmudullah, This is almost on a yorker length and on off, Mahmudullah moves across and works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

14.3

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, Fullish one and on off, Mosaddek Hossain wristily flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

14.2

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, On a length and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain knocks it back to the bowler.

14.1

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mosaddek Hossain, FOUR! A welcome boundary for Bangladesh! This is pitched up and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain stays there and flicks it fine past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. This was a risky shot as well because if he would have missed the ball, he would been plumb in front.

Change. Naveen-ul-Haq (2-0-15-0) is back into the attack now.

over

14 | 7 Runs | HH: 79/5

13.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mahmudullah, Flatter delivery, close to the off pole, Mahmudullah backs away and dabs it down to short third man. Bangladesh need to start looking for boundaries now.

13.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mosaddek Hossain, On the shorter side and around the pads, this is played off the back foot and through mid-wicket for a single.

13.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mosaddek Hossain, Sloppy back-up and it allows an extra run. On the pads, tucked away past square leg for a single. The throw at the bowler's end is a bit wide and the fielder backing up slips, letting the ball through and Bangladesh will get a couple of runs in total.

13.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mahmudullah, A tad quicker and shorter this time, around off. Mahmudullah goes deep in his crease and guides it down to third man for a single.

13.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mahmudullah, Turning it onto the pads, wristed away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Good running!

13.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mosaddek Hossain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman comes back for his final over and starts off with a length ball on leg stump. Mosaddek Hossain stays back and eases it through wide mid on for a single.

over

13 | 6 Runs | HH: 72/5

12.6

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, A tad shorter and at the stumps, this is pulled away in front of mid-wicket for a run.

12.5

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, Nicely tossed up, around middle, Mosaddek Hossain skips down the track and plays an inside-out cover drive. The ball seems to be heading towards the fence but Fazalhaq Farooqi from sweeper cover runs around to his right and keeps it down to a brace.

12.4

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, This is bowled onto the pads, Mahmudullah leans in and flicks it through square leg for just another single.

12.3

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Flatter this time, close to the off pole. Mahmudullah backs away and dabs it down towards the man at short third man.

12.2

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, A googly now, fired in around middle and leg. Mosaddek Hossain steps out and then plays a checked-straight drive down to long off for a run.

12.1

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, This is fired in full and around off, played off the inner half of the bat onto the leg side for a single.

over

12 | 11 Runs | HH: 66/5

11.6

Mohammad Nabi to Mosaddek Hossain, Floated, full and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain works it towards the vacant mid-wicket region and comes back for the second.

11.5

Mohammad Nabi to Mosaddek Hossain, Flatter and around off, Mosaddek Hossain pushes it towards covers.

11.4

Mohammad Nabi to Mosaddek Hossain, SIX! Almost a spectacular catch but it ends up being a maximum by the smallest of margins and the crowd goes wild as well. Tossed up by Mohammad Nabi, around off and Mosaddek Hossain launches high in the evening sky. The ball almost flies over the long off fence but Azmatullah Omarzai runs to his right and takes it before flicking it back to Rashid Khan who came in from long on. The catch is checked by the third umpire and after a lot of replays, the third umpire concludes that Omarzai's foot touched the ropes just before he let go off the ball and Mosaddek survives.

Is that a clean catch? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The soft signal is OUT. After several replays the third umpire is convinced that the fielders right leg touched the boundary cushion. The big screen shows NOT OUT and the crowd is loving it.

11.3

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, Short and on middle and leg, Mahmudullah makes room and cuts it towards deep point for one more.

11.2

Mohammad Nabi to Mosaddek Hossain, Another single as this short delivery is pushed towards long on.

11.1

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, A bit short and on middle, Mahmudullah goes back and eases it towards long on for one.

over

11 | 5 Runs | HH: 55/5

10.6

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Floated and around off, short too, Mahmudullah punches it off the back foot through covers for a single. End of another successful over for Afghanistan.

10.5

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Tossed up, full and around off, Mahmudullah late cuts it towards short third man.

10.4

Rashid Khan to Mosaddek Hossain, This is bowled around off, Mosaddek Hossain steps out and gets an inside edge behind square on the leg side for a single.

Mosaddek Hossain comes in at number 7.

10.3

Rashid Khan to Afif Hossain, OUT! LBW! Rashid Khan strikes again. The break works in favour of the fielding team again. This is the googly, flatter and quicker, on middle, skids through the surface, Afif Hossain gets cramped in his crease and tries to work it away to the leg side. He misses the ball and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. There is a huge appeal for LBW and the finger goes up. It looks plumb as well. However, Afif Hossain still goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Bangladesh lose half their side now.

10.2

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Floated, full and on middle, Mahmudullah tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

10.1

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Tossed up, full and on off, Mahmudullah goes for the big heave over mid-wicket but gets it off the inside edge through square leg for a brace. Good running between the wickets!

Drinks break! We are halfway through the first innings and Afghanistan have completely bossed the game so far. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been simply sensational and has managed to pick up 3 wickets. Rashid Khan too has just bowled one over and has one wicket to his name. Bangladesh just a have couple of more decent batters to follow and a lot rests on the shoulders of Afif Hossain and Mahmudullah. Can they stitch some sort of a comeback? Well, Rashid Khan is back into the attack for Afghanistan now.

over

10 | 8 Runs | HH: 50/4

9.6

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, So 50 is up for Bangladesh at the end of 10 overs. It is full, on middle and leg. Mahmudullah clips it to long on for an easy single.

9.5

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Bangladesh. It is floated, drifting down leg. Mahmudullah goes back and glances it down to fine leg. A fielder gives it a chase but the ball wins the race.

9.4

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, Second dot of the over! It is looped up, on off. Mahmudullah shuffles across and flicks it to mid-wicket. Not in the gap though.

9.3

Mohammad Nabi to Afif Hossain, On the stumps, this is flicked to square leg for just a single.

9.2

Mohammad Nabi to Afif Hossain, Brilliant fielding! Tossed up, full and on off. Afif Hossain reverse-sweeps it to deep point. The fielder in the deep dives to make a sharp stop. They take two.

9.1

Mohammad Nabi to Afif Hossain, A dot to start with! Full and on off. Afif Hossain reverse sweeps it to backward point.

over

9 | 7 Runs | HH: 42/4

8.6

Naveen-ul-Haq to Afif Hossain, Shorter, on off, Hossain pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. A decent over for Bangladesh, just 7 runs off it.

8.5

Naveen-ul-Haq to Afif Hossain, It is a length ball, on off. Hossain pushes it gently towards mid off. The fielder there slips and the batters take a couple. Looks like the dew is out, as the towel can be seen now.

8.4

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahmudullah, Another single now! Fuller, on the stumps. Mahmudullah flicks it to mid-wicket and scampers across for a quick single.

8.3

Naveen-ul-Haq to Afif Hossain, Length ball, on middle stump. Hossain goes back and clips it to the left of mid on. They take one.

8.2

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mahmudullah, Full length, on middle and leg. Mahmudullah stays back and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

8.1

Naveen-ul-Haq to Afif Hossain, LEG BYE! Naveen-ul-Haq goes full, on leg. Afif Hossain fails to flick it away. It goes to square leg off his pads. Naveen-ul-Haq makes a stifled appeal but the umpire shows no interest. They collect a leg bye.

over

8 | 4 Runs | HH: 35/4

7.6

Mohammad Nabi to Afif Hossain, In the air...safe! This is floated, full and outside off, Afif Hossain makes room and slashes at it. The ball goes of the outer half towards sweeper cover, but falls well short of the fielder. A single taken.

7.5

Mohammad Nabi to Afif Hossain, Fires this full and on the pads, Afif Hossain flicks it towards short fine leg.

7.4

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, Short and on off, Mahmudullah punches it off the backfoot through covers for one.

7.3

Mohammad Nabi to Afif Hossain, Nabi follows the batter well here, Afif Hossain makes room to the leg side, Nabi darts a full delivery, on leg, Afif Hossain tucks it towards square leg for one.

7.2

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, A bit short and on middle, turning in, Mahmudullah pushes it with soft hands towards point and gets a quick single.

7.1

Mohammad Nabi to Mahmudullah, Tossed up, full and on off, Mahmudullah uses his feet and knocks it towards short mid-wicket.

Will Mujeeb Ur Rahman be brought in to finish his spell in search of a wicket? No, the skipper Mohammad Nabi brings himself into the attack.

over

7 | 3 Runs | HH: 31/4

6.6

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Another googly, full and on off, Mahmudullah gets to the pitch of it and works it through mid-wicket for a run.

6.5

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Quicker again, short and on middle, Mahmudullah knocks it to the leg side.

6.4

Rashid Khan to Afif Hossain, Floated, full and on off, Afif Hossain pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

6.3

Rashid Khan to Mahmudullah, Edgy start! Nicely tossed up, full and outside off, it is the googly and Mahmudullah attempts the extravagant drive. The ball goes off the inside edge and towards square leg as the batters get a single.

Mahmudullah is in at number 6.

6.2

Rashid Khan to Mushfiqur Rahim, OUT! LBW! Rashid Khan strikes in his very first over. This is the googly, flatter and on middle, turning in, Mushfiqur Rahim goes to block it but plays down the wrong line. He gets rapped on his pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Rashid Khan is confident and convinces Nabi to take the review. The UltraEdge shows that there is not bat involved. The Ball Tracking shows three reds and Rahim has to walk back to the hut.

6.1

Rashid Khan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it onto the ground.

Rashid Khan is now brought into the attack.

over

6 | 6 Runs | HH: 28/3

5.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mushfiqur Rahim, Drags the length back and bowls it around the pads, Mushfiqur Rahim goes deep in his crease and tucks it away through square leg for a run. At the end of the Powerplay, Bangladesh are 28/3!

5.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Afif Hossain, Leg bye! This is floated up on the pads, Afif Hossain looks to work it behind square but misses. The ball rolls off his pads onto the leg side and the batters scamper through for a run.

5.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Afif Hossain, Tossed up, full and on middle, Afif Hossain tries to go for the reverse sweep but mistimes it towards covers.

5.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Afif Hossain, A beautiful shot to get off the mark! This flatter and quicker and around off, Afif Hossain uses the pace and guides it towards the third man region for a brace.

Afif Hossain comes out to the middle now.

5.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shakib Al Hasan, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Mujeeb Ur Rahman is on fire out there in the desert and picks up his third wicket! Shakib Al Hasan walks right across the leg stump and exposes his stumps. Mujeeb is aware of it and fires one in around middle and this one comes in with the angle. Shakib misses the cut and the ball castles into middle and leg. Bangladesh in a spot of bother here and Afghanistan on top of proceedings.

5.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shakib Al Hasan, Quicker and flatter, around off, Shakib Al Hasan rocks back and cuts it past point for a couple of runs.

over

5 | 9 Runs | HH: 22/2

4.6

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mushfiqur Rahim, Staying a touch low! Full and well outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to go after it but the ball sneaks under his willow.

4.5

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shakib Al Hasan, A tad slower and close to the off pole. Shakib Al Hasan waits for it and cuts it close to his body towards deep point for a single.

4.4

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shakib Al Hasan, Keeps it a bit fuller and serves it on middle and leg, Shakib defends it off the front foot.

4.3

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Back-to-back! Fullish length, angling across the left-hander, Shakib Al Hasan makes a bit of room and crunches it through the cover region for yet another boundary.

4.2

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Up and over! This is pitched up on leg stump, Shakib Al Hasan clears the front leg and lofts it over wide mid on for a boundary.

4.1

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shakib Al Hasan, Starts off with a length ball, around off and skidding through. Shakib Al Hasan hangs back and cuts it square towards the man at cover-point.

Naveen-ul-Haq comes into bowl now as Mushfiqur Rahim walks in at number 4.

over

4 | 3 Runs | HH: 13/2

3.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, OUT! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW but turned down! Mohammad Nabi is convinced by his bowler. He takes the review and Afghanistan get their second wicket. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has given his side the best start possible. It is much straighter and on middle. Anamul Haque looks to sweep it away but misses. He gets rapped on his pads. The bowler appeals and the finger stays low. Mohammad Nabi takes the review and the Ball Tracking confirms three reds. Bangladesh are in a spot of bother.

3.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, Tossed up, outside off. Anamul Haque looks to chase it but misses.

3.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, Full, on middle and leg. Anamul Haque flicks it to mid-wicket.

3.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, On off, pushed to the off side.

3.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shakib Al Hasan, LEG BYE! On the pads, Shakib Al Hasan fails to flick it away. It goes off his pads and they collect a leg bye.

3.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, A single now as this is worked to mid on.

3.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, WIDE! This is sprayed down leg. Anamul Haque looks to flick it away but misses. Wide called.

over

3 | 3 Runs | HH: 10/1

2.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shakib Al Hasan, On a length, around off. Shakib Al Hasan defends it out watchfully. A great over by Fazalhaq Farooqi just 3 runs off it.

2.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Anamul Haque, Fuller, around middle. Haque pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

2.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Anamul Haque, Full length, outside off. Haque taps it to mid off.

2.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Anamul Haque, On off, blocked out.

2.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Anamul Haque, A length ball, down leg. Haque hangs back and flicks it through square leg. A fielder gives it a chase and does well to keep it down to two.

2.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Anamul Haque, Good length, around off. Haque stays back and dabs it down to backward point.

Shakib Al Hasan, the skipper walks in at number 3.

over

2 | 2 Runs | HH: 7/1

1.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Naim, OUT! TIMBER! Mujeeb Ur Rahman continues to dominate with the new ball. He draws the first blood here. Mohammad Naim has to walk back on just 6. Mujeeb Ur Rahman comes 'round the wicket for the left-hander. It is arm ball, around off, that comes in with the angle. It skids on. Mohammad Naim is in no position to play the drive but still goes for it and the ball goes past his blade to rattle the stumps.

1.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, A single now as this is eased down to long on.

1.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, Floated and outside off. Anamul Haque looks to drive it away but gets beaten.

1.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, On middle and leg. Haque taps it to the right of the bowler. Mujeeb Ur Rahman moves to that side and stop it.

1.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Anamul Haque, Mujeeb Ur Rahman serves it outside off, a seam up delivery. Anamul Haque looks to chase it but misses.

1.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Naim, Full, down leg. Naim clips it to deep square leg and crosses for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to share the new ball with Fazalhaq Farooqi.

over

1 | 5 Runs | HH: 5/0

0.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Naim, Length ball, outside off. Naim gets an inside edge and it dies instantly on the off side. The batters scamper through for a quick single. 5 runs off the over then.

0.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Naim, Swing and a miss! This has been a solid comeback from Fazalhaq Farooqi. Good-length ball, outside off. Not much pace on offer. Naim looks to cut it away but misses. The ball dies as it reaches the keeper.

0.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Naim, Almost chops on this time! A length ball, around off. It is too close to cut. Naim hangs back and still look to cut it away. It takes an inside edge and bounces past the stumps.

0.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Naim, FOUR! This should give him some confidence. The crowd erupts as the ball races away. It is a full toss, on middle and leg. Naim gets behind and lofts it past mid on for four.

0.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Naim, Two dots in a row! Full length, wide outside off. Naim looks to thrash it past mid off but mistimes it.

0.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Naim, Fazalhaq Farooqi goes full, outside off, with some hint of out swing. Mohammad Naim leans in and pushes it to covers.

Done with the pre-game formalities and we are now ready for play to begin. The umpires are out in the middle and the Afghan players can be seen in a huddle. Mohammad Naim and Anamul Haque are set to open the innings for Bangladesh. It will be the star of the previous game, Fazalhaq Farooqi to get proceedings underway with the ball for Afghanistan. Let's play...

We are minutes away from the start of play! But before the game begins, the umpires and the two sets of players line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Afghanistan's national anthem first followed by the national anthem of Bangladesh.

Allan Donald, the fast-bowling coach of Bangladesh is in for a chat. He says they have trained for three very tough days in Dhaka and four days in the ICC venues. Adds they are very well prepared, and now is the time to put the performance on the pitch. Mentions that they have lost crucial wickets in the Powerplay and that needs to improve. Ends by saying they are pretty good in their bowling in the Powerplays but now they need to control the game in the middle phase of matches.

PITCH REPORT - Scott Styris is near the deck. He says that it is a fresh deck. There is sheen across the deck as well. Adds that the boundaries are small. Ends by saying it is a great surface to bat on.

Mohammad Nabi, the skipper of Afghanistan is in for a chat. He says that the wicket is good and they will aim to restrict them to a low score. Mentions the morale of the team is high and hopefully they continue in the same manner. Further says that they are sticking to the same side. Mentions it is a slow pitch also a fresh one. Ends by saying they will try their best to keep them to a low total.

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that they will bat first. Mentions that it looks like a good wicket and will be a bit difficult for Afghanistan to put score on the board. Adds that their bowling pack seems to be in rhythm and now it is only about moving up with the momentum. Says that Asia Cup is a great platform and the rivalry between the neighbouring countries makes it more intriguing.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Afif Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.

Afghanistan (Unchanged Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (C), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

TOSS - Bangladesh have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first.

Bangladesh come into this game on the back of some really poor performances in T20I matches, but their regular skipper, Shakib Al Hasan, is back in the team and will look to provide that leadership that his team has lacked in recent times. They will face a tough opposition who are flying high, but Bangladesh do have players that can beat any side on their day. Will Bangladesh be able to start off with a win? Or will Afghanistan continue their march? We'll find out soon. Toss and team news in a bit.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022, Match 3 - Full Scorecard