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In a high-octane encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium, Bangladesh emerged victorious over Afghanistan by 🃏a substantial margin of 89 runs in the fourth match of the Asia Cup 2023. The contest, marked by exemplary batting performances and spirited bowling, showcased the resilience and skill of both teams.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto hit brilliant tons
Bangladesh put up an imposing total of 334/5 in their allotted 50 overs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the standout performer, scoring a brilliant 112 runs off 119 balls. He was well-supported by Najmul Hossain Shanto, who contributed a vital 104 runs off 105 balls. The other notable contributions came from Shakib Al Hasan (32) and Mohammad Naim (28).
The Afghan bowlers faced a tough challenge as they tried to contain the Bangladeshi batters. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (1/62) and Gulbadin Naib (1/58) claimed 1 wicket each but were a bit expens🥃ive♎.
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Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam restrict Afghanistan at 245
Chasing the daunting target, Afghanistan could only manage to score 245 runs before being bowled out in the 44th over. Ibrahim Zadran was the top scorer for Afghanistan, displaying an impressive innings of 75 runs off 74 balls. Rahmat Shah (33) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (51) also made valuable contributions.
Bangladeshi bowlers were able to maintain pressure throughout the innings, with Taskin Ahmed being the star performer, taking 4 wickets for 44 runs. Shoriful Islam (3 wickets for 36 runs) and Hasan Mahmud (1 wicket for 6ꦑ7 runs) also played crucial roles.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Bangladesh secure their firs✤t win of the Super 11 🏏ꩵ
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
In a high-stakes showdown, Banglad💜esh triumphs over A🎉fghanistan with domination. Alhamdulillah. 🇧🇩
— Mehidy Hasan Miraz (@Officialmiraz)
Bangladesh won by 89 runs:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan 🏏
Bangladesh Won by 89 Runs 🔥 | |
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
Quality knocks from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shanto…300+ will take some chasing even on this r൲oad at Lahore.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
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Shanto Didn't Forget this!! 🥵🔥
— afrin (@afrin29_)
Bangladesh won by 89 runs 😋❤️🔥🔥
— 🦋🤍 (Definitely) (@Aqsay_01)
Congratulations on yo🅷ur well 🍌deserved victory against Afghanistan 🙌🏻
My prediction:
Bangl𝓰adesh & Sri Lanka will qua🍌lify for the next round.— Momina 🪷 (@IamMomina_19)
Congratulations team🥳🐅
We did it Alhamdulillah❤️— JustMyThoughts (@JustMyT14098039)
Bangladesh have qualified for the Super Four st𒅌age. For Afghanistan to qualify, they will need to beat Sri Lanka by approximately 70 runs or chase in approximately 36 overs.
— Ali Muhammad (@iamalii786)
Bangladesh smashed Afghanistan without tamim liton mahmudullan and no service fr🧸om SHAKIB. no wonder ODI is their stronger suit.
— AGK (@itzme_av)
Must Wining Match! boys fight back & done the job but there is long road to go……
— Kamruzzman Masud (@Kamruzzman205)
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