• Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by 17 runs in a rain-affected affair.

  • Fazalhaq Farooqi was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his impressive spell.

BAN vs AFG 2023: Fazalhaq Farooqi’s brilliant spell helps Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in a rain-affected first ODI
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After losing the one-off Test against Bangladesh on their multi-format tour, Afghanistan started the ODI series against the hosts on a positive note as they𝓰 won the first ODI at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium by 17 runs via Duckworth Lewis☂ Method (DLS).

Asked to bat first, Bangladesh struggled to post a formidable🉐 total and managed to reach 169/9 in the rain-reduced 43 overs match. Towhid Hridoy was the standout performer for the home team, scoring a gritty half-century (51 runs off 69 balls) with the support of Litton Das (26 runs off 35 balls). However, the reꩵst of the batting lineup ღfailed to contribute significantly.

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With this win, Afghanistan takes a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI is scheduled to be held on Saturday (July 8) at Zahur Ahmed C⛎howdhury Stadium. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back and level the series, while Afghanistan will aim to maintain their winning momentum.

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