Table of Contents
Bangladesh emerged victorious over Afghanistan in the 3rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday. Bangladesh won the contest by 6 wickets, successfully chasing down Afghanistan’s paltry target of 156 runs.
Mehidy, Shakib destroy Afghanistan batting
Afghanistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, found themselves facing a formidable Bangladesh bowling𒅌 attack. They struౠggled to build substantial partnerships throughout their innings and were eventually bowled out for 156 runs in 37.2 overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the standout performer for Afghanistan, scoring 47 runs from 62 deliveries. However, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan proved to be the thorn in Afghanistan’s side, both picking up three wickets each. Bangladesh’s bowlers exhibited discipline and teamwork, ensuring that Afghanistan couldn’t post a more challenging total. Apart from Mehidy and Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam also chipped in with crucial wickets.
Also WATCH: CWC 2023 – Najibullah Zadran hits the bulls eye to dismiss Tanzid Hasan during Bangladesh vs Afghanistan clash
Mehidy, Najmul drive Bangladesh over the finish line
In their chase, Bangladesh approached the target with determination. Mehidy and Najmul Hossain Shanto played pivotal roles in securing the win. Mehidy showcased hꦗis all-round abilities and contributed a well-constructed 57 runs from 73 balls.
Similarly, Shanto anchored the innings with 59 runs from 83 balls, including a crucial six. Their partnership was crucial in steering Bangladesh to victory. While Afghanistan’s bowlers tried to create pressure, Bangladesh’s batters kept their composure and successfully reached the target. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the mosꦍt 🔴successful bowler for Afghanistan, picking up 1 wicket for 19 runs in his five overs. In the end, Bangladesh achieved the target of 156 runs with ease, finishing at 158/4 in 34.4 overs.
Also READ: From 112/2 to 156 – Fans react to Afghanistan’s sudden collapse against Bangladesh in ODI World Cup 2023
Here is how Twitter reacted:
BANGLADESH BEAT AFGHANISTAN BY 6 WICKETS….!!!
Mehidy Hasan is the hero with 57 runs & 3 wickets – The X factor of Bangladesh in the World Cup.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Bangladesh start their World Cup campaign with a victory over Afgha♒nistan.
13th consecutive defeat for🐭 Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
BANGLADESH WIN BY 6 WICKETS. 🇧🇩
The Tigers start their World Cup mission with an empha༺tic win over Afghanistan. 🔥
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75)
— Shoriful Islam (@Shoriful_47)
Bangladesh showed all-round dominance to take their🐼 opening cla🌞sh against Afghanistan 👌 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
Bangladesh Beat Afghanistan by 6 wi▨ckets as they chase the target of 157 in 34.4 overs.
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888)
Mehidy's first step towards a Shakib-2019 esque tournament
— Rᴀɪᴋᴀᴛ (@OverMidWicket)
Afghanistan have been pulverized by Bangladesh, 𒁏with Mehidy and Shakib leading the way.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango)
Shakib is world class but ꧒Mehidy is also close to becomiꦗng an elite player. Has also stepped up in the ODI format
— Hamza (@davgillwho)
Bangladesh won by 6 wickets vs Afghanistan ICC ♛cricket World Cup 2023
— Rayyan (@Rayyan2471)
//twitter.com/Gopi_Chand24/status/171💎0611198222414009
Bangladesh defea⛄ted Afghanistan by 6 wickets 🇧🇩
— afrin♡︎ (@afrin29_)
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets to get their first points in the World Cup 2023. They c꧂hased the target of 15ꦅ7 in 34.4 overs and got the third position in the points table.
— Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_)
Winning start from the team ❤️
Great all round performance ❤️
Best of luck for the rest ꦜof the tournament 🇧🇩🇧🇩 🇧🇩❤️🔥— Md Zakariya Haque Limon (@mzhl_08)